Grizzlies vs. Pelicans: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – October 25, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 21, 2023

The Memphis Grizzlies host the New Orleans Pelicans at FedExForum, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The Grizzlies are 1.5-point favorites in the game, the first game of the 2023-24 season for the two teams.

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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Grizzlies -1.5

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Injury Report as of October 21

Grizzlies: Ja Morant: Out (Suspension), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles)

Pelicans: Trey Murphy: Out (Knee), Naji Marshall: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Grizzlies (-1.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Stat Rankings (2022-23)

Grizzlies Avg. (Rank) Pelicans Avg. (Rank)
116.9 (8th) Points Scored 114.4 (15th)
113.0 (11th) Points Allowed 112.5 (8th)
46.6 (2nd) Rebounds 43.7 (12th)
12.0 (4th) Off. Rebounds 10.6 (13th)
12.0 (16th) 3pt Made 11.0 (23rd)
26.0 (9th) Assists 25.9 (11th)
12.9 (11th) Turnovers 14.0 (22nd)

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Grizzlies Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Desmond Bane 58 21.5 5.0 4.4 1.0 0.4 2.9
Jaren Jackson Jr. 63 18.6 6.8 1.0 1.0 3.0 1.6
Marcus Smart 61 11.5 3.1 6.3 1.5 0.4 1.9
Luke Kennard 59 9.3 2.7 1.5 0.5 0.1 2.3
Santi Aldama 77 9.0 4.8 1.3 0.6 0.6 1.2

Pelicans Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Brandon Ingram 45 24.7 5.5 5.8 0.7 0.4 1.4
CJ McCollum 75 20.9 4.4 5.7 0.9 0.5 2.8
Jonas Valančiūnas 79 14.1 10.2 1.8 0.3 0.7 0.5
Herbert Jones 66 9.8 4.1 2.5 1.6 0.6 0.8
Willy Hernangomez 37 7.1 4.9 0.9 0.5 0.4 0.1

Betting Trends

  • The Grizzlies beat the spread 37 times in 82 games last year.
  • Against the spread, as 1.5-point favorites or greater, the Grizzlies went 30-25-3 last year.
  • There were 36 Memphis games (out of 82) that went over the total last season.
  • The Pelicans had 40 wins in 82 games against the spread last year.
  • The Pelicans had an ATS record of 15-22-1 as underdogs of 1.5 points or greater last year.
  • Of New Orleans’ 82 games last year, 38 went over the total.

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