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The New Orleans Pelicans (5-26) will attempt to end an eight-game losing streak when they host the Memphis Grizzlies (21-10) on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Smoothie King Center as 9-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE.
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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Grizzlies 122, Pelicans 108.
- Moneyline Pick: Grizzlies (-407)
- Total Pick: Under 236.5 (computer predicts 230.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Grizzlies (-9)
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Recent Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2024 | Grizzlies | -12.5 | 232 | -813 | +562 | 120-109 MEM |
| 2/12/2024 | Pelicans | -9 | 220.5 | -405 | +316 | 96-87 NO |
| 12/26/2023 | Pelicans | -4.5 | 229.5 | -187 | +156 | 116-115 MEM |
| 12/19/2023 | Pelicans | -8.5 | 231 | -349 | +278 | 115-113 MEM |
| 10/25/2023 | Grizzlies | -1 | 224.5 | -116 | -103 | 111-104 NO |
Grizzlies 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Memphis is 21-10-0 ATS this season.
- The Grizzlies have a 4-2 record against the spread when favored by 9 points or more this season.
- Out of Memphis' 31 games with a set total, 19 have hit the over (61.3%).
- The Grizzlies have entered the game as favorites 23 times this season and won 17, or 73.9%, of those games.
- This season, Memphis has won five of its six games when favored by at least -407 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New Orleans has put together an 11-20-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 9 points or more, the Pelicans have a 3-6 record against the spread.
- New Orleans has gone over in 16 of its 31 games with a set total (51.6%).
- The Pelicans have been the moneyline underdog 24 total times this season. They've finished 3-21 in those games.
- New Orleans has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +317 or longer in nine chances.
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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Grizzlies
Grizzlies:
Gregory Jackson: Out (Foot ),
Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Marcus Smart: Questionable (Finger),
Jay Huff: Questionable (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle)
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, December 27, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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