The New Orleans Pelicans (5-26) are 9.5-point underdogs as they try to turn around an eight-game losing streak when they host the Memphis Grizzlies (21-10) on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE.

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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Game Info & Odds

• Date: Friday, December 27, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Grizzlies 122 – Pelicans 108

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Spread & Total Prediction for Grizzlies vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Grizzlies (- 9.5)
• Computer Predicted Spread: Grizzlies (-13.4)
• Pick OU:

  Under (239.5)
  

• Computer Predicted Total: 230.3

• The Grizzlies have a 21-10-0 ATS record this season as opposed to the 11-20-0 mark of the Pelicans.
• When the spread is set as 9.5 or more this season, Memphis (4-2) covers a higher percentage of those games when it is the favorite (66.7%) than New Orleans (3-6) does as the underdog (33.3%).
• New Orleans and its opponents have exceeded the total 51.6% of the time this season (16 out of 31). That’s less often than Memphis and its opponents have (19 out of 31).
• As a moneyline underdog this season, the Pelicans are 3-21, while the Grizzlies are 17-6 as moneyline favorites.

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Grizzlies Performance Insights

• The Grizzlies have been lifted by their offense, as they rank best in the NBA by tallying 123.7 points per game. They rank 16th in the league in points allowed (113.4 per contest).
• Memphis is top-five this year in rebounding, ranking second-best in the league with 48.7 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 14th with 43.8 rebounds allowed per contest.
• With 30.6 dimes per game, the Grizzlies rank second-best in the league in the category.
• Although Memphis is averaging 16.3 turnovers per game (second-worst in NBA), it ranks third-best in the league by forcing 16.1 turnovers per contest.
• The Grizzlies are sinking 14.1 threes per game (12th-ranked in league). They sport a 37.1% shooting percentage (14th-ranked) from beyond the arc.

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Pelicans Performance Insights

• The Pelicans are the worst squad in the league in points scored (105.9 per game) and 25th in points allowed (117.5).
• In 2024-25, New Orleans is 21st in the NBA in rebounds (43.1 per game) and fourth-worst in rebounds conceded (46).
• With 24.2 assists per game, the Pelicans are 25th in the league.
• New Orleans commits 14.4 turnovers per game and force 14.1 per game, ranking 16th and 15th, respectively, in the league.
• The Pelicans are the worst squad in the NBA in 3-pointers made (11.1 per game) and fourth-worst in 3-point percentage (33.2%).

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