Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Skyler Carlin | Staff Writer

The Memphis Grizzlies (6-19) square off against the New Orleans Pelicans (16-11) on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Grizzlies vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: New Orleans leads 1-0

The Grizzlies were blown out 116-97 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, falling short of covering as 10.5-point road underdogs, and the Under (228.5) hit. Memphis is on a 5-game losing streak, but G Ja Morant is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday after serving a 25-game suspension.

The Pelicans easily covered as 8-point road favorites, and the Over (238.5) cleared, in their 146-110 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. New Orleans is on a 4-game winning streak as it has gotten healthier recently with G CJ McCollum returning.

Grizzlies at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:12 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Pelicans -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +8.5 (-110) | Pelicans -8.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Grizzlies at Pelicans key injuries

Grizzlies

Not yet submitted

Pelicans

F Naji Marshall (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Grizzlies at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 123, Grizzlies 113

Moneyline

While the Pelicans (-350) are expected to secure the win at home, I'll PASS on their moneyline at the current odds.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS -8.5 (-110).

Despite Morant making his debut, there's a chance he sees limited minutes as the Grizzlies attempt to get him into game shape. At the same time, this Pelicans team is nearly at full strength and is firing on all cylinders right now.

The Pelicans are 16-10-1 ATS overall and 10-3 ATS at home this season. New Orleans has also won by at least 7 points in 12 of their 16 wins thus far.

Over/Under

OVER 230.5 (-110) is the lean in this primetime matchup as Morant's return should aid a struggling Grizzlies squad even if he plays limited minutes. The trio of McCollum, F Brandon Ingram, and F Zion Williamson should have no issues scoring against a shorthanded Memphis team at home.

New Orleans has tallied 121-plus points in 9 of its 16 victories this season. On top of that, the Pelicans have connected on the Over in 5 of their last 7 games overall.

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