New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction 1/24/25 NBA Picks

Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) vs New Orleans Pelicans (12-32)

Game Info: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 8:00 pm (FedExForum)

Betting Odds: Memphis Grizzlies -12 -- Over/Under: 243 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA TV

The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies meet Friday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Jazz and Mavs, and they play the Grizzlies, Hornets, and Raptors next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 48 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 22.4 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. Zion Williamson is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Hornets and Timberwolves, and they play the Jazz, Knicks, and Rockets next. The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 123.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 21.1 points and 7.7 assists. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer and Santi Aldama is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

  • The Grizzlies have won each of their last 11 games at FedExForum against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back after coming off overtime.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Grizzlies have lost three of their last four games as favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Pelicans have won four of their last six games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a home win.

Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts

  • Jaylen Wells ranks 50th amongst qualified players for FT% (82.9%) this season.
  • Ja Morant leads all Grizzlies players for assists per 36 minutes (9.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.4).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.6).
  • The New Orleans Pelicans are one of only two teams to lose a home game against the Raptors this season.
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for net rating this season (-8.0).

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report

The Pelicans will be without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Herbert Jones. Dejounte Murray and Yves Missi are probable for the Pelicans.

The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Marcus Smart, Jake LaRavia, Vince Williams Jr., and Cam Spencer. Santi Aldama is questionable with an illness.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The Memphis Grizzlies have been consistent this season with a 29-15 ATS record, and they're 17-5 SU at home. A blowout could take place against a Pelicans team that's without Zion, Ingram, and Jones. However, the Pelicans are still as healthy as they've been for the most part, and it's led to a 7-3 SU and ATS record in their last 10 games. The Pelicans have won four straight games and the defense has been better. It's amazing what happens when half the roster isn't injured. The underdog has covered five of the last six games between the Pelicans and Grizzlies. I'll take a shot with the points.

Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans +12

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