Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Memphis Grizzlies (9-19) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (17-13) on Tuesday night. Tip from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Grizzlies vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: tied 1-1

The Grizzlies have won 3 games in a row after beating the Hawks 125-119 on Saturday to cover as 1.5-point road underdogs. G Desmond Bane scored a game-high 37 points on 13-of-25 shooting while G Ja Morant added 30 on 14-of-25 shooting and 11 assists for a double-double. Memphis saw just 25 points from its bench in the victory.

The Pelicans fell 106-104 against the Rockets on Saturday while failing to cover as 7.5-point home favorites. F Zion Williamson scored a team-high 28 points on 11-of-16 shooting with 8 rebounds and 4 assists while C Jonas Valanciunas added 10 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double.

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 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Pelicans -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies +4.5 (-110) | Pelicans -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Grizzlies at Pelicans key injuries

Grizzlies

C Steven Adams (knee) out
F Brandon Clake (Achilles) out
G Luke Kennard (knee) out
G Derrick Rose (hamstring) out
G Marcus Smart (foot) questionable

Pelicans

C Cody Zeller (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Grizzlies at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 113, Grizzlies 104

Moneyline

PASS.

At -190, there is not much profit to be made on a Pelicans win. While Morant has undoubtedly had an impact on the Grizzlies, they are dealing with an array of injuries that will prevent them from winning on Tuesday.

Against the spread

LEAN PELICANS -4.5 (-110).

The Pelicans are 17-12-1 ATS this season and have covered in 8 of their last 10 games. The Pelicans rank 15th in the NBA in offensive rating, while the Grizzlies rank 29th. Expect the Pelicans to handle the Grizzlies relatively easily on Tuesday night at home, where they play their best basketball.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 229.5 (-115).

The Grizzlies have an 11-17 Over record, while the Pelicans' is 14-16. Memphis has hit the Under in 4 of its last 5 games, while New Orleans has hit the Under in 3 of its last 5. The Pelicans are a defense-heavy team as are the Grizzlies, which has been demonstrated in the 2 previous matchups this season where the Under hit both times.

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