The Memphis Grizzlies (39-24) will try to win consecutive games for the first time in more than a month when they face the New Orleans Pelicans (17-47) on Sunday evening. Memphis was unable to get much going in February, and it opened March with a three-game losing streak. However, the Grizzlies got back on track with a 122-111 win at Dallas on Friday night. New Orleans is on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing to the Rockets on Saturday.
Tipoff from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans is set for 7 p.m. ET. Memphis is a 9.5-point favorite in the latest Grizzlies vs. Pelicans odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under is 239. Before making any Pelicans vs. Grizzlies picks, you need to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 20 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 147-107 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 18-10 (64%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
Now, the model has simulated Grizzlies vs. Pelicans 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Pelicans vs. Grizzlies:
- Grizzlies vs. Pelicans spread: Grizzlies -9.5
- Grizzlies vs. Pelicans over/under: 239 points
- Grizzlies vs. Pelicans money line: Grizzlies -405, Pelicans +315
- Grizzlies vs. Pelicans picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Pelicans can cover
New Orleans suffered a lopsided 146-117 loss at the hands of the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. The Pelicans did have seven players reach double-figures in scoring and Zion Williamson led the team with 20 points, but Houston shot 55.6% from the floor and went 17-for-40 from the 3-point line in the dominant victory.
Williamson may be rested on the second night of the back-to-back but the Grizzlies will also be shorthanded, with four players either listed as doubtful or out entering Sunday. The Pelicans are 16-14-1 against the spread at home this season and Memphis has only covered the spread once in its last five games. See which team to back at SportsLine.
Why the Grizzlies can cover
The Grizzlies are desperately trying to maintain their spot in the Western Conference standings and potentially challenge the Lakers and Nuggets for the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds. They snapped a four-game losing streak with a 122-111 win at Dallas on Friday to open the two-game road trip.
Star point guard Ja Morant got off to a slow start, but he finished with 31 points and eight assists to help Memphis cover the spread. Shooting guard Desmond Bane posted a double-double with 27 points and 16 rebounds, while center Brandon Clarke had 17 points off the bench. New Orleans has been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season and is on the second leg of a back-to-back, making this a strong scheduling spot for the Grizzlies. See which team to back at SportsLine.
How to make Grizzlies vs. Pelicans picks
SportsLine’s model has simulated Pelicans vs. Grizzlies and is leaning Under on the total, projecting 232 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s NBA picks.
So who wins Grizzlies vs. Pelicans on Sunday, and which side of the spread hits in almost 70% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
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