New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 23, 19:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans meet the Memphis Grizzlies in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Expecting Grizzlies to Cover the Line

We are confident that the Grizzlies will cover the spread. -5.5 seems a generous line and you can get -114 that the favorites will win by a bigger margin against the Pelicans.

Grizzlies Have Claimed 8 Wins in 10 on H2H

New Orleans Pelicans suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 112-104 in their previous game. This was at home to Detroit Pistons at Smoothie King Center. Saddiq Bey tallied 20 points, while Micah Peavy put up 17 and Trey Murphy 17.

Memphis Grizzlies lost when they last took to the court. At FedExForum, they were turned over 124-122 at home to Atlanta Hawks. Ja Morant racked up 23 points and 12 assists, with Jaylen Wells having 18 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Grizzlies who came out on top when they last played the Pelicans. At Smoothie King Center, a 133-128 (OT) win was recorded. It’s been six victories on the bounce for the Grizzlies when playing the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 112.0 points, 43.4 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.7 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 118.1 points and 42.7 rebounds per contest.

Trey Murphy is averaging 25.0 points and 4.2 (39.3%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen averages 8.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists.

Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games

The Grizzlies have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.3 points, 46.8 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 6.8 steals and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field and 80.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 117.5 points and 44.6 rebounds.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 19.5 points and 1.7 (39.5%) 3-pointers made. Jock Landale has an average of 7.8 rebounds and Cam Spencer 7.4 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey.

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Jaylen Wells, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cedric Coward, Cam Spencer, Jock Landale.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Picks

Our expert New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

It’s time to go for Grizzlies against the spread, especially with an attractive -5.5 line at -114. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this NBA matchup.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Pelicans vs Grizzlies stats:

The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games.
The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games.
The +5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 3 consecutive games.

Grizzlies -5.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.2% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Poole Under 2.5 Assists -135

Jordan Poole (Pelicans) has totaled Under 2.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that history might repeat itself and you can get -135 that he falls short when it comes to Player Assists.

Latest Jordan Poole Player Prop Odds

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Zion Williamson Under 21.5 Points -125

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has recorded an average of 17.6 points in the past 5 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -125 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

Latest Zion Williamson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Grizzlies -5.5

Totals Under 240.5

Player Assists Jordan Poole Under 2.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Grizzlies -5.5 on the spread, combined with Under 240.5 and Jordan Poole (Pelicans) to have Under 2.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans

110 - 119 Grizzlies logo

Grizzlies

The Grizzlies can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 119-110 for a big potential return.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Grizzlies Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Memphis Grizzlies as -227 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 69% likely to win. New Orleans Pelicans are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +188.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 240.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 240.5, there are odds of -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Jaren Jackson Jr Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jaren Jackson Jr is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 22.5 points or -112 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Cedric Coward (Grizzlies)

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Player Assists

Cam Spencer (Grizzlies)

Vincent Williams Jr (Grizzlies)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Jock Landale (Grizzlies)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Cedric Coward (Grizzlies)

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Grizzlies Have Bossed Recent Head-to-Heads at FedExForum

The Grizzlies have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 117.30 points scored and 116.00 points allowed.

The Pelicans are on a skid of three straight road defeats. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 113.20 points per contest and conceding 122.10.

In their last matchup at FedExForum, the Grizzlies came out on top 128-122 against the Pelicans. From the past 10 head-to-heads at FedExForum, the Grizzlies have won eight while the Pelicans have taken two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O234.5	U234.5
Memphis Grizzlies Home Stats		4-6	233.30	117.30	116.00	4	6
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		2-8	235.30	113.20	122.10	5	5

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Pelicans

NBA: 22/01 Pistons 112 Pelicans104
NBA: 19/01 Pelicans 110 Rockets119
NBA: 17/01 Pelicans 119 Pacers127
NBA: 15/01 Nets 113 Pelicans116
NBA: 14/01 Nuggets 122 Pelicans116

Grizzlies

NBA: 22/01 Hawks 124 Grizzlies122
NBA: 18/01 Magic 109 Grizzlies126
NBA: 15/01 Grizzlies 111 Magic118
NBA: 11/01 Nets 98 Grizzlies103
NBA: 10/01 Thunder 117 Grizzlies116

Head to Head

Pelicans vs Grizzlies

NBA: 27/11 2025 Grizzlies 133 Pelicans 128
NBA: 23/10 2025 Pelicans 122 Grizzlies 128
NBA: 10/03 2025 Grizzlies 107 Pelicans 104
NBA: 25/01 2025 Pelicans 126 Grizzlies 139
NBA: 28/12 2024 Grizzlies 132 Pelicans 124
NBA: 29/11 2024 Pelicans 109 Grizzlies 120
NBA: 13/02 2024 Pelicans 96 Grizzlies 87
NBA: 27/12 2023 Grizzlies 116 Pelicans 115
NBA: 20/12 2023 Grizzlies 115 Pelicans 113
NBA: 26/10 2023 Pelicans 111 Grizzlies 104

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Memphis Grizzlies Stats

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
+5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 230.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 234.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.00 pts and allowed 118.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.20 pts and allowed 122.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 232.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 234.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.30 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.00 pts and allowed 117.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.90 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 16.90 (76.47%)
Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 32.70
Assists: 25.20
Blocks: 5.70
Steals: 8.80
Turnovers : 15.00
Personal Fouls: 17.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 31.50 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 16.60 (76.85%)
Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 32.30
Assists: 26.20
Blocks: 5.70
Steals: 8.60
Turnovers : 15.00
Personal Fouls: 18.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 17.30 (80.47%)
Rebounds: Total 46.8, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 34.30
Assists: 28.60
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 6.80
Turnovers : 15.70
Personal Fouls: 19.50

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 17.70 (79.02%)
Rebounds: Total 48.9, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 36.00
Assists: 28.90
Blocks: 6.30
Steals: 7.00
Turnovers : 15.50
Personal Fouls: 18.50

Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	42	35.67	926	150	22.0	3.6	3.1	6.0	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	39	29.83	593	86	15.2	2.2	1.6	5.6	0.1	0.9
Zion Williamson	30	28.8	657	102	21.9	3.4	-	5.7	0.6	1.1

Herbert Jones	23	28.31	218	52	9.5	2.3	1.4	3.7	0.3	1.7
Jeremiah Fears	46	26.4	639	143	13.9	3.1	1.0	3.7	0.2	1.2
Jordan Poole	27	25.84	400	83	14.8	3.1	2.6	1.7	0.3	0.7
Derik Queen	44	25.71	535	194	12.2	4.4	0.2	7.4	1.0	1.0
Jose Alvarado	35	22.17	277	114	7.9	3.3	1.6	2.8	0.1	1.0
Bryce McGowens	29	19.4	221	38	7.6	1.3	0.8	2.0	0.1	0.6
Yves Missi	38	18.76	209	46	5.5	1.2	-	5.5	1.3	0.3
Micah Peavy	38	16.09	188	45	4.9	1.2	0.5	2.3	0.2	0.7
Jordan Hawkins	35	14.08	150	26	4.3	0.7	0.8	1.8	0.2	0.2
Kevon Looney	17	13.92	46	25	2.7	1.5	0.1	5.1	0.5	0.4
Karlo Matkovic	33	12.75	165	23	5.0	0.7	0.5	3.1	0.8	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jaren Jackson Jr.	40	30.51	749	74	18.7	1.9	1.7	5.5	1.5	0.9
Ja Morant	20	28.43	389	161	19.5	8.1	1.0	3.3	0.3	1.0
Santi Aldama	41	27.97	573	123	14.0	3.0	1.6	6.7	0.7	0.9

Jaylen Wells	42	27.04	499	71	11.9	1.7	1.7	3.5	0.1	0.8
Cedric Coward	39	26.59	548	110	14.1	2.8	1.6	6.5	0.4	0.6
Zach Edey	11	25.81	150	12	13.6	1.1	0.1	11.1	1.9	0.6
Cam Spencer	41	23.73	483	221	11.8	5.4	2.3	2.7	0.1	0.7
Jock Landale	40	22.93	452	69	11.3	1.7	1.1	6.4	0.5	0.5
Vince Williams Jr.	28	21.62	212	130	7.6	4.6	1.3	4.0	0.4	0.8
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	41	20.95	340	119	8.3	2.9	1.2	2.4	0.2	0.8
Gregory Jackson	22	15.38	150	15	6.8	0.7	0.7	2.8	0.5	0.7
Charles Bassey	2	15.25	7	2	3.5	1.0	-	7.5	0.5	0.5
Christian Koloko	14	15.16	34	10	2.4	0.7	0.1	3.3	1.0	0.8
John Konchar	26	13.36	78	33	3.0	1.3	0.4	2.9	0.3	1.0
Javon Small	14	12.54	60	46	4.3	3.3	0.7	1.4	0.1	0.3
Olivier-Maxence Prosper	20	11.29	95	15	4.8	0.8	0.4	2.3	0.1	0.2
Brandon Clarke	2	10.2	8	1	4.0	0.5	-	3.0	-	1.0
Jahmai Mashack	7	3.54	6	2	0.9	0.3	0.3	0.7	-	0.1
Scotty Pippen Jr.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Memphis Grizzlies Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup

0 Jaylen Wells

8 Jaren Jackson Jr.

23 Cedric Coward

24 Cam Spencer

31 Jock Landale

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

2 Herbert Jones

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

21 Jan NBA

Pistons 112-104 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Jan NBA

Pelicans 110-119 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Pelicans 119-127 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Nets 113-116 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

13 Jan NBA

Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Pelicans 118-128 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Pelicans 128-107 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Pelicans 100-117 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Lakers 111-103 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Memphis Grizzlies Lineups

21 Jan NBA

Hawks 124-122 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

18 Jan NBA

Magic 109-126 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 111-118 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Nets 98-103 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Thunder 117-116 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Suns 117-98 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Spurs 105-106 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

76ers 139-136 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

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

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