Pelicans Vs Grizzlies: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – April 5, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 5, 2023

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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