The New Orleans Pelicans (25-31) will be at FedExForum to challenge the Memphis Grizzlies (22-34) in a Southwest Division matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and can be seen on Fox Sports – Southeast.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds
In the Pelicans’ last contest, they were victorious over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 122-117, despite being 1.5-point underdogs. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, were thoroughly outplayed by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 117-95, and failed to cover as 14-point underdogs. The New Orleans game finished 12.5 points over the projected point total of 226.5, while the Memphis game went 3 points under the projected point total of 215.
The Pelicans knocked down 27 of their 28 free throws (96.4 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 12.1). Memphis, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (20-23; 87.0 percent). Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr. had a good game, putting up 27 points and seven rebounds. Anthony Davis, meanwhile fueled New Orleans with 32 points and nine rebounds.
In the season series between these two teams, the Pelicans lead two games to one. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 190 points, well under the projected point total of 221.5. New Orleans won 105-85, covering as a 3-point underdog. One of New Orleans’ biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 26 free throw attempts, while Memphis had 17. Jrue Holiday put up a double-double in the victory with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Just over half of the Pelicans’ games have finished over the O/U total. New Orleans holds records of 25-31 straight up (SU) and 27-27-1 against the spread (ATS).
Grizzlies games have a tendency to finish under the projected point total (62.5 percent). Further, Memphis is 22-34 SU and 24-31-1 ATS.
It will be a showdown of contrasting styles as the fast-paced Pelicans (ranked seventh in the league in possessions per game) will look to push the more grind-it-out Grizzlies (30th in possessions per game).
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Grizzlies, ATS Winner – Grizzlies, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Grizzlies rank fourth in blocks per game (5.8) while the Pelicans rank 16th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- New Orleans ranks fourth in second chance points per game (14.7) while Memphis ranks 27th (10.1).
- The Pelicans rank first in points in the paint per game (58.3) while the Grizzlies rank 22nd (45.9).
- Memphis averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. New Orleans ranks 22nd in steals allowed per game (8.2).
- Memphis averages 18.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. New Orleans ranks 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
- The Pelicans rank sixth in rebounds per game (46.9) while the Grizzlies rank 29th (40.4).
- The Grizzlies rank 15th in three pointers allowed per game (31.5) while the Pelicans rank 28th (33.4).
- New Orleans ranks 12th in fast break points per game (14.4) while Memphis ranks 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (14.5).
- Memphis ranks fifth in assists allowed per game (22.9) while New Orleans ranks 27th (25.7).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, New Orleans is 5-1 and Memphis is 12-6.
- When reaching the century mark, the Grizzlies are 14-11 and the Pelicans are 25-27.
- Memphis is 13-14 ATS at home, while New Orleans is 14-15-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 15 of the Grizzlies’ 27 home games, while 17 of the Pelicans’ 30 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Pelicans are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Grizzlies are 3-1-1.
- In their last five games, New Orleans has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Memphis has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Pelicans have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, New Orleans has defeated opponents by an average of 1.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 97.6 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 101.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
