New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Predictions, Picks, Odds

Michael Crosson Sports Betting Expert

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Nationally televised NBA action will resume on Tuesday night with a compelling Western Conference showdown between the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies. Coverage begins from FedExForum at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

Score Prediction

Grizzlies 121, Pelicans 114

Best Bets

Over 230.5 (-110) at BetMGM

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Predictions

After finishing eighth in the West with a record of 38-34 SU last year, Memphis briefly kept that same ball rolling with another slow start to this season, as the Grizzlies opened with a mediocre 9-10 SU and 10-9 ATS skid – with nine of those losses coming by 10+ PTS.

Memphis has been one of the hottest teams in basketball since their opening stretch though, considering the Grizzlies boast records of 35-12 SU and 34-13 ATS across their last 47 games – despite getting tagged as underdogs in 16 of those contests.

On the other hand, New Orleans also posted an underwhelming start to the season, as the Pelicans kicked things off with an underwhelming 14-26 SU and 18-22 ATS skid – with 16 of those SU losses coming by 10+ PTS.

The Pelicans have played decent basketball since mid-January though, considering New Orleans enters Tuesday riding a relatively impressive 13-11 SU and 14-9-1 ATS stretch – while tallying 116.8 OPPG and allowing just 107.4 DPPG across that timeframe.

I’ll take the over here, as the Grizzlies are 12-5 SU and ATS in their last 17 games, while averaging 120.5 OPPG and surrendering 111.6 DPPG across that window – setting the stage for a fast-paced back-and-forth battle against a Pelicans squad that’s scored 117+ PTS in seven of their last eight contests (120.8 OPPG).

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds

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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Resources

• Matchup: Southwest
• Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
• Venue: FedExForum
• Location: Memphis, TN
• TV-Time: TNT - 7:30 p.m. ET
• Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans Analysis

• SU: 27-37
• ATS: 32-31-1
• O/U: 24-38-2

After last year’s disappointing 31-41 SU showing, New Orleans immediately stumbled out to another frustrating start to this season, as the Pelicans opened with a rocky 14-26 SU skid – with more than half of those losses coming by double-digits (16).

The Pelicans have turned things around since the acquisition of CJ McCollum though, considering New Orleans enters Tuesday riding a sturdy 14-9-1 ATS run – while surrendering just 107.4 DPPG to their opponents across that timeframe. 

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Analysis

• SU: 44-22
• ATS: 43-23-1
• O/U: 34-31-1

After posting a lackluster 9-10 SU start, the Grizzlies briefly flew under the radar and got tagged as underdogs in seven-of-ten matchups during the early stages of December, yet quickly regained the spotlight by posting three upset victories and a record 7-3 SU across that window.

The Grizzlies have absolutely dominated since their opening stretch though, considering Memphis enters Tuesday riding an impressive 35-12 SU and 34-13 ATS stretch – despite getting tagged as underdogs in over a third of those matchups (16).

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Head-to-Head

The Pelicans won two-of-three regular-season matchups against Memphis last year, with the first two matchups soaring over the number at an average of 242 PPG – while the third event stayed under with a score of 115-110 (U 229). The Grizzlies and Pelicans split their first two matchups of this season 1-1 SU, with both meetings staying under the total set for Tuesday’s affair at an average of 221.5 PPG.

Key Players to Watch

• NOP: CJ McCollum - SG (21.7 PPG, 4.6 REB, 4.9 AST)
• NOP: Brandon Ingram - SF (22.8 PPG, 5.7 REB, 5.5 AST)
• MEM: Ja Morant - PG (27.6 PPG, 5.8 REB, 6.6 AST)
• MEM: Desmond Bane - SG (17.8 PPG, 4.4 REB, 2.5 AST)

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Conclusion

After having a four-game win streak snapped with an overtime loss in Denver this past Sunday (L, 138-130), the Pelicans hit the road again for Tuesday’s contest as short underdogs against the Grizzlies at FedExForum – marking the eighth time New Orleans has been an underdog across their last nine games.

I’ll take the over here, as the Pelicans are 5-3 SU and ATS in their last five games, while scoring 120.8 OPPG and allowing 104 DPPG during that timeframe – setting the stage for a competitive high-scoring battle against a Grizzlies squad that’s averaging 120.5 OPPG across their latest 12-5 SU stretch.

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends

• The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
• The Grizzlies are 1-7 ATS in their last eight matchups against New Orleans.
• The total has gone UNDER in four of the last five Pelicans' games.
• The Grizzlies are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games.
• The total has gone UNDER in five of the last six Grizzlies' games.

Michael Crosson

Michael Crosson began his time at VegasInsider as a freelance NBA writer back in 2019 while he continued to study Psychology and Biology at James Madison University. Following his graduation in 2021, Michael joined the team full-time, and he's been with VI ever since. Michael still writes NBA, NFL, and MLB for VI, as well as gambling industry news. He's also become a crucial part of our editorial production team. More from Michael Crosson