New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-35) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (31-22) to FedExForum Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Pelicans vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Grizzlies lead 2-1

The Grizzlies are 2-1 against the spread (ATS) against the Pelicans this season. They are coming off a 115-106 road loss to the Charlotte Hornets Saturday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point favorite. Memphis has lost 8 straight and is 1-4 ATS over its last 5 games. The Grizzlies are 24-29 ATS on the season.

The Pelicans beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-84 Saturday, covering as an 8.5-point road favorite. New Orleans has played 7 of its last 8 games on the road, going 4-3 ATS in that span. The Pelicans are 30-22-1 ATS on the season. They are led by F Zion Williamson, who is averaging 22.3 points per game.

Pelicans at Grizzlies odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -370 (bet $370 to win $100) | Grizzlies +295 (bet $100 to win $295)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -8.5 (-108) | Grizzlies +8.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pelicans at Grizzlies key injuries

Pelicans

F Zion Williamson (foot) questionable

Grizzlies

G Desmond Bane (ankle) out
G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
G Marcus Smart (finger) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 116, Grizzlies 109

Moneyline

PASS.

There's no real value in betting on either side here. The Grizzlies have lost 8 straight while the Pelicans are far too expensive to take on the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET GRIZZLIES +8.5 (-112).

Memphis has lost 8 in a row, but has covered in 4 of those. It is 7-4 ATS in its last 11 games as well. The Grizzlies will be without many of their top scorers, but a few players, like G Vince Williams Jr., have stepped up as of late.

For New Orleans, tired legs could cause issues as well as its leading scorer being questionable. The Pelicans are 5-4 ATS in their last 9 games, but will be playing their 3rd game in 4 days Monday. They have lost 4 of their last 9.

Considering the trends for both sides and the tired legs for the Pelicans, take GRIZZLIES +8.5 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 222.5 (-110).

The Pelicans are 2-2 O/U in their last 4 games. They have scored at least 117 points in 3 of their last 4 games. Even if Williamson sits, the Pelicans have 2 other players averaging over 19 points per game.

The Grizzlies have allowed at least 115 points in 5 straight games and have scored at least 110 in 2 of their last 3. They are 4-0 O/U in their last 4. Take OVER 222.5 (-110).

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