Two top defensive teams hit the court when the New Orleans Pelicans (40-39) play as six-point favorites versus the Memphis Grizzlies (50-29) on April 5, 2023 at Smoothie King Center. The over/under is 226 points for this matchup.
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Pelicans Vs Grizzlies Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | -6 | 226 |
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Injury Report as of April 5
Pelicans: Jose Alvarado: Out (Lower Leg), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring)
Grizzlies: Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Ziaire Williams: Out (Foot), Dillon Brooks: Out (Hip), Brandon Clarke: Out (Achilles), Jake LaRavia: Out (Calf)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Grizzlies (+6) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (226) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.2 (15th) | Points Scored | 116.7 (9th) |
| 112.3 (7th) | Points Allowed | 112.6 (11th) |
| 43.6 (12th) | Rebounds | 46.7 (2nd) |
| 10.7 (13th) | Off. Rebounds | 12.0 (4th) |
| 10.9 (23rd) | 3pt Made | 12.0 (15th) |
| 25.8 (10th) | Assists | 25.8 (10th) |
| 14.0 (22nd) | Turnovers | 12.9 (11th) |
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Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 42 | 24.5 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
| CJ McCollum | 72 | 20.7 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 76 | 14.4 | 10.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Trey Murphy III | 76 | 14.0 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Josh Richardson | 62 | 10.3 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Grizzlies Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 60 | 26.4 | 5.9 | 8.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
| Desmond Bane | 56 | 21.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | 61 | 18.0 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Tyus Jones | 78 | 10.3 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Santi Aldama | 76 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
Betting Trends
- The Pelicans have 38 wins in 79 games against the spread this season.
- New Orleans is 9-5 as 6-point favorites or more.
- There have been 37 Pelicans games (out of 79) that hit the over this year.
- In 43 games this season, New Orleans and its opponent have combined for more than 226 points.
- Pelicans games have had an average of 226.5 points this season, 0.5 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- Against the spread, the Grizzlies are 36-40-3 this season.
- As a 6-point underdog or greater, Memphis has one win ATS (1-3) this year.
- The Grizzlies have played 79 games this year, and 34 of them have gone over the total.
- There have been 48 Memphis’ games this year with more than 226 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Grizzlies games this year (226) is 3.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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