Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Pick for Jan 24, 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) and Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) will battle for the third time this season on Friday, January 24 at 8:00 PM ET at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The Grizzlies are favored with a point spread at -10.5 (-110 at MyBookie).

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The Pelicans have won their last four games, which is their longest winning streak of the season. Their recent success was a 123-119 overtime performance against the Utah Jazz.

New Orleans was down by 25 points at one point, but pulled off the franchise’s-best comeback victory. CJ McCollum led with 45 points, while Dejounte Murray had 26 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds.

The Jazz choked in this one, simply put, as there is no reason they should have lost with that big of a lead. The Pelicans led in transition points with 28 compared to 18 by the Jazz, and made slightly more threes at 15 compared to 11.

The Pelicans are 24th in the league for averaging 109.2 points a game. Defensively, they rank 25th for giving up 117.2 points per matchup. This spread is a bit negative, as they must take care of the ball on both ends of the floor.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Grizzlies have won their last four games heading into this event and are 6-4 over their last 10 games. Their recent success was a 132-120 performance over the Charlotte Hornets, where they covered the 11.5-point spread.

The Hornets never had a lead in this game, while the Grizzlies went up by as many as 35. Desmond Bane led with 24, Luke Kennard made seven three point shots, and they had six players in double figures.

Despite winning by 12, this could have been much worse. They made 21 threes while the Hornets made 11. However, the Grizzlies were 13-14 from the foul line but caused a lot of fouls and allowed the Hornets to go 27-32 from the charity stripe.

The Grizzlies are the best in the league at scoring, with about 123.1 points per game. Their defense is a bit below the league average at 22nd, as they allow 115.0 points per matchup to opposing teams. This spread has worked in their favor for a majority of the season, so expect them to be aggressive on the offensive end.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie gives you excellent New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting odds, with the Grizzlies favored by 10.5 points. Current market analysis indicates the Grizzlies have an 83.4 percent chance of winning while at home.

The Pelicans do not have enough offense to hang with the Grizzlies. They will struggle on both ends overall and allow the Grizzlies to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -10.5 (-110)