Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Mar 2025

Can Pelicans Keep the Scores Close?

Our prediction is that the Pelicans will be able to cover the spread against the Grizzlies, with +8.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -108 that is currently available.

7 Wins for Grizzlies in Past 10 H2H Games

Memphis Grizzlies triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Dallas Mavericks were beaten 122-111 at American Airlines Center. Ja Morant scored 31 points, with Desmond Bane getting 27 and Brandon Clarke 17.

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 146-117 scoreline occurred on the road at Toyota Center against Houston Rockets. On the points front, Zion Williamson recorded 20, Jose Alvarado 17 and CJ McCollum 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 139-126 win for the Grizzlies at FedExForum when they last played the Pelicans. The Grizzlies have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Pelicans. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Grizzlies are averaging 120.2 points, 46.4 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 7.0 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 46.8% from the field and 84.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 124.3 points and 43.8 rebounds per contest.

Desmond Bane is averaging 19.5 points and 5.1 assists, while Zach Edey averages 8.5 rebounds and Jaylen Wells 2.1 (37.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Pelicans have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.5 points, 47.4 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 71.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.6 points and 46.4 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 19.7 points, Yves Missi 7.2 rebounds and Jose Alvarado 4.9 assists, while CJ McCollum has an average of 2.8 (39.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Jaylen Wells, Vince Williams Jr., Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Desmond Bane.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Kelly Olynyk, Jose Alvarado, Yves Missi, Jordan Hawkins, Trey Murphy.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

With Pelicans capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -108 is available that the +8.5 is covered in this NBA showdown.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers monitor the current injuries. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Grizzlies vs Pelicans stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Grizzlies in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games against Grizzlies.

Pelicans +8.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

In the hunt for bigger odds, you might be interested to know that you can move the line. This allows you to shoot for a franchise to perform better than expected by the sportsbooks.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Jaylen Wells Over 2.5 Rebounds -182

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies) has secured Over 2.5 rebounds in 5 straight road games. We recommend backing the -182 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

Latest Jaylen Wells Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 11.5

-115

Under 11.5

-115

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-182

Under 2.5

+135

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Jordan Hawkins Under 15.5 Points -108

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans) has recorded an average of 10 points in the past 5 home games. We’re expecting this trend to continue on this latest appearance and you can get Player Points odds of -108.

Latest Jordan Hawkins Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-123

Under 15.5

-108

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-127

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Correct Score Prediction

Grizzlies 118 - 114 Pelicans

For a fun wager, consider backing the Grizzlies to claim a 118-114 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Grizzlies Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 83% probability of winning this NBA game, Memphis Grizzlies might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -500 Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +390.

The spread currently stands at 10.5 and the total points line is 239.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Under 239.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

There’s a chance to back the Grizzlies at -225 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Pelicans are available at +175.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Grizzlies

-500

Pelicans

+390

Point Spread

Grizzlies -10.5

-110

Pelicans +10.5

-110

Total Points

Under 239.5

-110

Over 239.5

-110

Ja Morant Favorite to Score the Most Points

Ja Morant is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -128 that he goes Over 24.5 points and -104 when it comes to Under.

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 24.5

-128

Under 24.5

-104

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 24.5

-114

Under 24.5

-118

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 23.5

-105

Under 23.5

-127

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 19.5

-109

Under 19.5

-122

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 15.5

-123

Under 15.5

-108

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 12.5

-122

Under 12.5

-109

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 12.5

-100

Under 12.5

-132

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

-127

Under 11.5

-106

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 11.5

-115

Under 11.5

-115

Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies)

Over 10.5

-127

Under 10.5

-105

Vincent Williams Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 10.5

-104

Under 10.5

-128

Zach Edey (Grizzlies)

Over 10.5

+105

Under 10.5

-141

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

-127

Under 9.5

-105

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

-118

Under 7.5

-114

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+112

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+120

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+114

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+115

Vincent Williams Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+104

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

+106

Under 8.5

-141

Zach Edey (Grizzlies)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-103

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

-110

Under 6.5

-120

Brandon Clarke (Grizzlies)

Over 6.5

-128

Under 6.5

-104

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-149

Desmond Bane (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-109

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-164

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-139

Vincent Williams Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-127

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-104

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 2.5

-182

Under 2.5

+135

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Memphis Grizzlies Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 244.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 240.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 238: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 238 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.20 pts and allowed 124.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 121.20 pts and allowed 119.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 237.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 238: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 238 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.50 pts and allowed 119.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.10 pts and allowed 117.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.80 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (84.05%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.4, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 28.00
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 7.00
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (75.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 50.5, Offensive 15.90, Defensive 34.60
• Assists: 27.10
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.90 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.00 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.70 (71.36%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.4, Offensive 14.30, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 27.20
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 16.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.40 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.50 (78.54%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.3, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 35.00
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 6.00
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

13 Kelly Olynyk

15 Jose Alvarado

21 Yves Missi

24 Jordan Hawkins

25 Trey Murphy

Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup

0 Jaylen Wells

5 Vince Williams Jr.

12 Ja Morant

14 Zach Edey

22 Desmond Bane

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak