The Memphis Grizzlies (6-12) and New Orleans Pelicans (3-15) meet in NBA Cup group play Wednesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Grizzlies lead 1-0
The Grizzlies lost to the Denver Nuggets Monday, failing to cover as a 6.5-point home underdog. The Over (235.5) cashed. C Jock Landale tallied a team-high 26 points off the bench. Memphis has won 2 of its last 3 games, a welcome surprise after going 1-9 from Oct. 31 to Nov. 18. The Grizzlies are 4-8 against the spread (ATS) in November and 6-12 ATS on the season.
The Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls 143-130 Monday, covering as a 5-point home underdog. The Over (244.5) hit. Eight New Orleans players scored in double figures, and F Zion Williamson posted a game-high 29 points on 8-for-14 shooting. New Orleans snapped a 9-game losing streak with the win. Despite going 1-9 over its last 10, it is 5-4-1 ATS in that span and 8-8-2 ATS on the season.
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Grizzlies at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:12 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Pelicans +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -3.5 (-110) | Pelicans +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Grizzlies at Pelicans key injuries
Grizzlies
- F Brandon Clarke (knee) out
- C Zach Edey (head) questionable
- G Ty Jerome (calf) out
- G Ja Morant (calf) out
Pelicans
- F Herbert Jones (calf) out
- G Dejounte Murray (Achilles) out
- G Jordan Poole (quad) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Grizzlies at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 116, Grizzlies 111
BET PELICANS (+125).
The Pelicans are 1-2 straight up and 3-0 ATS since Williamson’s return. He has drastically improved their offense, as they have scored at least 115 points in each of those games. New Orleans is 7-5-1 ATS in November — and with a spread this narrow, those figures should matter.
The Grizzlies have been inconsistent, but they are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 away games, scoring 102 or fewer points in 4 of those contests. Memphis has scored more than 115 in just 1 of its last 6 games.
Expect the home side to come out on top here and back PELICANS (+125).
PASS.
The spread is narrow, and the Pelicans, with Williamson, are trending in the right direction. Look there for the better value play.
BET UNDER 234.5 (-105).
Neither of these teams pushes the tempo much, both ranking outside the top 10 (Memphis 11th and New Orleans 16th) in pace. They both rank among the 6 worst offenses in the NBA as well.
The Grizzlies are 1-5 O/U in their last 6 games, holding 4 of those opponents to 111 points or fewer. The Pelicans, while 10-8 O/U on the season, have topped 109 points in just 2 of their last 6 home games, so they would need a good bit of help from a struggling Memphis offense to reach this total.
Don’t expect that to happen, and back UNDER 234.5 (-105).
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