Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 3/9/25 NBA Picks

New Orleans Pelicans (17-47) vs Memphis Grizzlies (39-24)

Game Info: Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)

Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans +9.5 -- Over/Under: 239 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans collide at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies have been in a slump as they've lost seven of their last 10 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after routing the depleted Mavericks in a 122-111 road win on Friday. Ja Morant led the team with 31 points and eight assists on 13 of 29 shooting, Desmond Bane added 27 points with 16 rebounds and six assists while Brandon Clarke chipped in with 17 points and four blocks off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field and eight of 21 from the 3-point line as they got off to a poor start and trailed for most of the contest. Before they woke up and dominated the fourth quarter by 33-17 to run down the Mavericks with time to spare in the end. 

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have gone cold again lately as they've lost four of their last five games overall. They will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after getting thrashed by the Rockets in a 146-117 road defeat last night. Zion Williamson led the team with 20 points on 10 of 19 shooting, CJ McCollum and Jose Alverado each scored 17 points while Yves Missi chipped in with 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Pelicans shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 33 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Rockets from the start. They fell behind by 16 points at halftime, only to get blown out in the second half to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. The Pelicans will meet the Clippers after this game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Grizzlies have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
  • The Pelicans have won four of their last seven games as underdogs against the Grizzlies following a loss.
  • The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a win.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in five of their last six games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • The Grizzlies have won each of their last six games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Southwest Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.4%).
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (40.1).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.6).
  • The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (32.1).

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Grizzlies are still shorthanded with Santi Aldama and Luke Kennard both ruled out again, while the Pelicans are still playing without Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, and Bruce Brown. The Grizzlies have been relatively healthy over the past couple of weeks, but that hasn't helped them as they've been struggling through their worst slump of the season. The Pelicans came to life during a five-game stretch, but they're struggling to find consistent scoring outside of Williamson and are coming into this one fresh off an ugly loss. The Grizzlies have been playing well below their best lately, but they are clear favorites against this slumping Pelicans team who are playing their second game of a back-to-back set.
 

Peter’s Pick Memphis -9

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