The New Orleans Pelicans (17-13) play the Memphis Grizzlies (9-19) as 4.5-point favorites on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET on BSNO. The point total is 229.5 points in this contest.
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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | -4.5 | 229.5 |
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Injury Report as of December 26
Pelicans: Cody Zeller: Questionable (Ankle), Matt Ryan: Out (Elbow), Larry Nance: Out (Rib)
Grizzlies: Luke Kennard: Out (Knee), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Derrick Rose: Out (Hamstring), Marcus Smart: Questionable (Foot), John Konchar: Questionable (Thumb)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Pelicans (-4.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (229.5) |
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.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Stat Rankings
| Pelicans Avg. (Rank) | Grizzlies Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 115.7 (13th) | Points Scored | 107 (30th) |
| 113.3 (13th) | Points Allowed | 112.4 (9th) |
| 44.4 (12th) | Rebounds | 42.4 (23rd) |
| 11 (15th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.4 (20th) |
| 11.3 (25th) | 3pt Made | 13 (10th) |
| 26.4 (10th) | Assists | 24 (27th) |
| 13 (14th) | Turnovers | 14.1 (23rd) |
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Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 23.4 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Zion Williamson | 22 | 23.3 | 6 | 4.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| CJ McCollum | 15 | 20.7 | 4.3 | 5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 3.3 |
| Trey Murphy III | 8 | 16.4 | 4.4 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 28 | 14.8 | 10 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
Grizzlies Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 3 | 28 | 5.7 | 9 | 1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Desmond Bane | 27 | 25.1 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 3.5 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 28 | 21.4 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Marcus Smart | 11 | 12.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Santi Aldama | 22 | 11.7 | 5.7 | 2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Pelicans are 17-12-1 this season.
- New Orleans has an ATS record of 4-4 as 4.5-point favorites or more.
- Out of 30 Pelicans games so far this year, 14 have gone over the total.
- New Orleans and its opponent have broken the 229.5-point mark 11 times this season.
- The over/under for this game is 229.5 points, 0.5 more than the average point total for Pelicans games this season.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread 12 times in 28 games.
- Memphis’ ATS record as a 4.5-point underdog or more is 6-6.
- The Grizzlies have seen 11 of their 28 games go over the point total.
- Memphis’ games have finished with over 229.5 points scored seven times this year.
- Grizzlies games average 219.4 total points, 10.1 fewer than the total for this matchup.
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