New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/25

At 8:00 ET, the Memphis Grizzlies (-660) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (+474) in a Western Southwest division matchup. The Grizzlies are currently favored by 12 points and have a record of 29-15, which is good for 3rd in the Western Conference. The Pelicans are 14th in the West with a record of 12-32 and have won their last four games.

This game will be played at the FedExForum in Memphis and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 243 points.

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -12

This game will be played at FedExForum at 8:00 ET on Friday, January 24th.

WHY BET THE MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 150-113 in favor of the Grizzlies.
  • Our projections have Jaren Jackson Jr. finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Grizzlies finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 17 threes.

No Pressure for New Orleans as Away Dogs

The Pelicans improved to 12-32 on the season with a 123-119 home win over the Jazz on Monday. New Orleans was favored by 11 points, but they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 242 points went over the 230-point line.

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

CJ McCollum’s 45-point performance, including 18 points in the 4th quarter and 6 in overtime, led the Pelicans to a 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 40%, and scored 5 points in overtime. The Pelicans made 15 threes as a team, shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc and 44.6% overall. Jordan Hawkins chipped in 18 points, with 11 coming in the 2nd quarter.

Despite a rough start, the Pelicans tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, giving up just 20 points in the 3rd quarter and 21 in the 4th to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 119 points but held the Jazz to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pelicans were strong, limiting the Jazz to 11 made threes on 23% shooting. They also recorded 12 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Can the Grizzlies Lock in a Home Win?

Memphis improved to 29-15 on the season with a 132-120 home win over Charlotte on Wednesday. The Grizzlies were favored by 12 points, and the final score matched the spread. The game’s total of 252 points went over the pre-game line of 242.

Memphis took control early, going on a 12-0 run to extend their lead from 36-25 to 48-25. They outscored the Hornets 40-23 in the 2nd quarter and led 106-84 going into the 4th, but Charlotte fought back, winning the final two quarters 36-28 and 36-26.

The Grizzlies hit 21 threes at a 44.7% clip in their 132-120 win over the Hornets, shooting 50% overall from the field. Desmond Bane led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, while Luke Kennard added 23 points, knocking down 7 threes at 63.6% efficiency.

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

The Grizzlies put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 25 and 23 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 points in each. Despite this, they managed to hold the Hornets to 120 points and secure the win.

Memphis limited Charlotte’s three-point shooting, allowing just 11 made threes on 35% shooting. The Grizzlies also recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks in the game.