New Orleans Pelicans
Memphis Grizzlies
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Grizzlies

Grizzlies Should Shine In This Game

Our betting prediction is that the Grizzlies are going to cover the -4.5 on the spread. You can get -106 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against the Pelicans.

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7 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Grizzlies Wins

The New Orleans Pelicans wrapped up their 2024–25 campaign with a 115–100 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center. Antonio Reeves scored 20 points, with Jamal Cain getting 18 and Lester Quinones 17.

The Memphis Grizzlies ended last season by being swept 4–0 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. In Game 4, they were edged out 117–115 at home at FedExForum. Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, while Santi Aldama recorded 23 points and Desmond Bane 23.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Grizzlies who came out on top when they last played the Pelicans. At Smoothie King Center, a 107-104 win was recorded. The Grizzlies have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Grizzlies logo Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 104.7 points, 46.3 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 44.4% from the field and 74.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.6 points and 44.9 rebounds per contest.

Antonio Reeves is averaging 15.4 points and 2.5 (41.7%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi averages 7.0 rebounds and Elfrid Payton 9.7 assists.

Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games

The Grizzlies have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.8 points, 45.6 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 83.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 116.2 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Ja Morant is averaging 18.4 points and 4.7 assists, while Zach Edey has an average of 10.3 rebounds and Desmond Bane 2.7 (39.1%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Jordan Poole, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy.

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Jaylen Wells, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant, Jock Landale.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Picks

Get ready for New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s time to go for Grizzlies against the spread, especially with an attractive -4.5 line at -106. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this NBA matchup.

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Key Pelicans vs Grizzlies stats:

  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.

Grizzlies -4.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Santi Aldama Over 12.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Santi Aldama (Grizzlies) has recorded Over 12.5 points in 2 straight games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -120.

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Ja Morant Under 7.5 Assists +110 BetMGM logo

Ja Morant (Grizzlies) has recorded an average of 6 assists in the past 4 games. There is a strong case for siding with him to fall short of the Player Assists line, with odds of +110 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Grizzlies -4
Totals Under 236.5
Player Points Santi Aldama Over 12.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Grizzlies -4. We’ve also gone for Under 236.5 and Santi Aldama (Grizzlies) to score Over 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 111 - 118 Grizzlies logo Grizzlies

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Grizzlies to win 118-111 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies 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.

Latest Odds Suggest Grizzlies Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this NBA game, Memphis Grizzlies might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -179 Moneyline betting odds. At +150, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 4 and the total points line is 236.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s the chance to back Under 236.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Zion Williamson is available at -112 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-120
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Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 24.5
-108
Under 24.5
-123
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Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)
Over 22.5
-120
Under 22.5
-110
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-114
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Player Assists
Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+110
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-125
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Jordan Poole (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+105
Under 4.5
-139
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+104
Under 3.5
-137
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Player Rebounds
Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
-137
Under 8.5
+102
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+112
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Santi Aldama (Grizzlies)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+108
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Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)
Over 5.5
-149
Under 5.5
+114
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured
Kevon Looney
Injured

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Brandon Clarke
Injured
Vince Williams Jr.
Injured
Ty Jerome
Injured
Zach Edey
Injured
Scotty Pippen Jr.
Injured

Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup
0 Jaylen Wells
3 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
8 Jaren Jackson Jr.
12 Ja Morant
31 Jock Landale
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup
1 Zion Williamson
2 Herbert Jones
13 Jordan Poole
21 Yves Missi
25 Trey Murphy

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

13 Apr NBA
Thunder 115-100 Pelicans
11 Apr NBA
Heat 153-104 Pelicans
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 111-136 Bucks
08 Apr NBA
Pelicans 114-119 Nets
06 Apr NBA
Bucks 111-107 Pelicans
04 Apr NBA
Pelicans 108-124 Lakers
02 Apr NBA
Pelicans 98-114 Clippers
30 Mar NBA
Hornets 94-98 Pelicans
28 Mar NBA
Warriors 111-95 Pelicans
24 Mar NBA
76ers 99-112 Pelicans

Previous Memphis Grizzlies Lineups

26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 117-115 Grizzlies
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 114-108 Grizzlies
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 99-118 Thunder
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 80-131 Thunder
18 Apr NBA Playoffs
Mavericks 106-120 Grizzlies
15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 116-121 Warriors
13 Apr NBA
Mavericks 97-132 Grizzlies
11 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 109-117 Nuggets
10 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 141-125 Grizzlies
08 Apr NBA
Grizzlies 124-100 Hornets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • 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