Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction NBA Picks 7/18/24

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

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans have really struggled so far in the Summer League and they come into this game with an 0-3 record. In the last game against the San Antonio Spurs, the offense scored 85 points but the defense gave up 90 points. Karlo Matkovic had a strong game putting up 25 points, five rebounds, and three blocks. Jordan Ford also was good putting up 19 points, two assists, and one rebound. They were the only two players that put up at least 10 points, and in this game a more balanced attack would be helpful. 

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies have looked good to start the Summer League and they come into this game with a 3-0 record. On Wednesday, the Grizzlies scored three 104 points and that was enough for the six point victory. GG Jackson II had quite the game putting up 27 points and 13 rebounds. Scottie Pippen Jr also was impressive putting up 25 points, nine assists, and four rebounds. The Grizzlies had only nine players play and as the tournament has gone on they have really shortened up the bench. They are clearly playing to win and I would expect plenty of minutes for the starters again in this game. The defense wasn’t as good in the last game though and the defense is going to need to be better here. 

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 

The Grizzlies are going to have no issue running up the score here. On Wednesday they put up 104 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Pelicans scored 85 points in the last game but they are going to go well over that number here. Neither team is going to have much interest in playing defense and this game is going to go over the total. Back the over.