The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) travel to face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) on Friday, January 24th. This game will be played at FedExForum in Memphis and televised on NBA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies

The Pelicans Are Coming Off A Win

The Pelicans improved to 12-32 on the season with a 123-119 win over the Jazz on Monday. Despite being favored by 11 points, New Orleans didn’t cover the spread, winning by just four. The game’s total score of 242 points exceeded the over/under line of 230.

Utah went on a 14-0 run early, but New Orleans chipped away at the lead, outscoring the Jazz 33-20 in the 3rd quarter and 28-21 in the 4th to complete the comeback.

The Grizzlies Are Coming Off A Win

The Grizzlies improved to 29-15 with a 132-120 win over the Hornets on Wednesday. Memphis was favored by 12 points at home, and the final score resulted in a push. The game’s total points of 252 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 242.

Memphis took control early with a 12-0 run, stretching the score from 36-25 to 48-25. They dominated the 1st and 2nd quarters, outscoring Charlotte 78-48. Despite the Hornets winning both the 3rd and 4th quarters 36-28, Memphis’ big lead allowed them to hold on for the win.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

CJ McCollum’s 45-point performance, including 18 points in the 4th quarter and 6 in overtime, led the Pelicans to a 123-119 win over the Jazz. He hit 5 threes, shooting 41.7% from deep and 58.1% overall. Dejounte Murray added 26 points, with 13 in the 2nd quarter and 11 in the 3rd, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field.

Trey Murphy contributed 24 points, making 4 threes at a 40% clip, and added 5 points in overtime. The Pelicans hit 15 threes as a team, shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc and 44.6% overall. Jordan Hawkins also chipped in 18 points, with 11 coming in the 2nd quarter.

Grizzlies Offense Breakdown

The Grizzlies put up 132 points in their win over the Hornets, shooting 50% from the field and knocking down 21 threes at a 44.7% clip. Desmond Bane led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%, while Luke Kennard added 23 points, connecting on 7 threes at 63.6%.

Bane scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Kennard added 5 in the final period. Jay Huff contributed 13 points, all in the 3rd quarter, and Jaylen Wells also scored 13, with 8 coming in the 3rd.

Pelicans Team Defense

Despite a rough start, the Pelicans tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 20 points in the 3rd quarter and 21 in the 4th, helping them secure the win. Overall, they held the Jazz to 39% shooting from the field.

The Pelicans were particularly effective at defending the three, with the Jazz hitting just 11 threes at a 23% clip. New Orleans also recorded 12 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Grizzlies Team Defense

Despite a rough start, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, the Pelicans tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 20 points in the 3rd and 21 in the 4th to secure the win. They held the Jazz to 39% shooting from the field.

New Orleans did a great job defending the three, limiting Utah to 11 made threes on 23% shooting. The Pelicans also recorded 12 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Memphis has an ATS record of 7-3 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
• In their last three contests as the favorite, Memphis has a poor record vs the spread going 1-1-1. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Grizzlies to secure the win, with an expected final score of 150-113. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -12.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 243, and our model projects the Pelicans and Grizzlies to reach a combined total of 263 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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