Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 3/9/25

At 7:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-381) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+302) at the Smoothie King Center. The Grizzlies are favored by 9 points, and the over/under line is set at 239.5. Memphis is currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 39-24, while the Pelicans are 14th in the West and have lost three straight games.

This division matchup will be televised on Gulf TV, and the Grizzlies are 1st in the Southwest Division. As for the Pelicans, they are 5th in the Southwest and have a record of 17-47. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +9

This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, March 9th.

WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 132-130 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Ja Morant finishing with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 14 threes.

Does Memphis Stand a Chance on the Road?

Memphis improved to 39-24 this season with a 122-111 road win over Dallas on Friday. The Grizzlies, who were favored by 10 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 233 points fell short of the 238.5-point line.

After a 10-0 run by the Mavericks early on, Memphis responded by outscoring Dallas 28-22 in the 2nd quarter. Despite a close 3rd quarter (39-41), the Grizzlies dominated the 4th, holding the Mavericks to 17 points while scoring 33.

Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a 122-111 win over the Mavericks, scoring 31 points and dishing out 8 assists. Desmond Bane contributed 27 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, while Brandon Clarke added 17 points, shooting 60% from the field.

Morant scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter and added 11 more in the 4th. Bane also came up big in the final period, scoring 10 points. The Grizzlies made 8 threes, shooting 38.1% from deep, and finished with a 47.2% overall field goal percentage.

Despite giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 41 in the 3rd, the Grizzlies tightened up defensively in the 4th, allowing just 17 points to help secure the win. They also had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Mavericks to 22 points. Overall, Memphis allowed 111 points on 38% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies gave up 15 threes on 36% shooting. Dallas also went 22/24 from the free-throw line. Defensively, Memphis grabbed 42 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards allowed, and recorded 9 steals and 12 blocks.

Can New Orleans Pull Off a Home Win?

New Orleans fell to 17-47 on the season after a 146-117 road loss to the Rockets on Saturday. Entering the game as +7.5 underdogs, the Pelicans not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 263 points exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 34.5 points.

Houston took control early, leading 39-28 after the 1st quarter and extending their lead with an 11-0 run from 62-43 to 73-43. The Pelicans trailed 109-83 going into the 4th quarter and were outscored 37-34 in the final period.

Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 20 points in their 146-117 loss to the Rockets, shooting 52.6% from the field. CJ McCollum and Jose Alvarado each added 17 points, with Alvarado scoring 13 of his points in the 2nd quarter. McCollum hit 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep.

As a team, the Pelicans shot 48.5% from the field and made 12 threes at a 35.3% rate. Jordan Hawkins and Trey Murphy both contributed 13 points, with Murphy scoring 5 in the 4th quarter.

The Pelicans struggled defensively on Saturday, giving up 146 points to the Rockets. New Orleans allowed at least 35 points in every quarter, including 39 in the 1st. Houston shot 55% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 17 threes at a 42% clip. The Pelicans sent Houston to the line 21 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.