Pelicans vs Grizzlies Odds & Picks: Memphis Looks To Get Back On Track

The Memphis Grizzlies (44-22 SU, 43-23 ATS) will look to build some momentum when they host the New Orleans Pelicans (27-37, 32-31-1) at FedExForum on Tuesday. The Grizzlies are 3-3 in their last six games since the all-star break while the Pelicans are 4-1 in their last five outings. Can Memphis get back into the win column against a hot New Orleans team? Find out in our Pelicans vs Grizzlies prediction.

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Pelicans vs Grizzlies Odds & Analysis

Sportsbook Odds

The Grizzlies opened as a 5-point home favorite with the total set at 231 points. The UNDER is 5-1 in Memphis’ last six games and 4-1 in New Orleans’ last five. New Orleans has actually had the upper hand in past meetings, owning a 6-2 record in the last eight games against Memphis. Couple that with their recent success, and you may want to side with the underdogs in your Pelicans vs Grizzlies prediction.

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Pelicans Fall In Overtime To Snap Four-Game Run

The Pelicans had their four-game win streak snapped Sunday when they fell 138-130 to the Denver Nuggets in overtime. New Orleans took a 10-point lead into the fourth quarter but reigning MVP Nikola Jokic led the rally for Denver, scoring 30 of his 46 points in the frame. Brandon Ingram was the Pelicans’ top performer with 38 points.

New Orleans can’t be too upset about the loss given the team’s recent run of form, winning its previous four games by an average of 26.8 points while beating strong teams like the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz. The Pelicans remain six games back of the final playoff spot in the West but they’re not out just yet.

Grizzlies Fall To Lowly Rockets

The Grizzlies lost in disappointing fashion on Sunday as the Houston Rockets won 123-112 to end a 12-game losing skid – their first victory since February 2. Desmond Bane (28 points), Steven Adams (23 points, 12 rebounds) and Ja Morant (22 points) each scored 20-plus for Memphis while Kevin Porter Jr. (29 points) and Christian Wood (28 points) led the way for Houston.

Memphis has cooled off lately after a great first two-thirds of the season, going 3-4 over its last seven games. That stretch includes a couple of bad losses to inferior opponents, including the Portland Trail Blazers a few weeks back – a trend that the Grizzlies will want to snuff out quickly.

Dillon Brooks (ankle) is out for Tuesday’s game.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Pick & Insights

Pelicans: Keys To Cover

The Pelicans have hit their stride down the stretch, going 9-5 over their last 14 outings. They’ve scored 123.8 points per game over their last five contests thanks to contributions from their entire starting unit and some big performances from Ingram and CJ McCollum. If their starting five can keep up the pace, they could surprise the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies: Keys To Cover

The Grizzlies have been a bit loose defensively of late, giving up 113.7 points per game over their last seven outings. If they’re going to contain a confident Pelicans team, they’ll ideally need to find a way to limit Ingram and McCollum.

Odds Shark’s Computer Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction: Pelicans +5.5

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