The New Orleans Pelicans (7-6) host the Memphis Grizzlies (9-5) at Smoothie King Center, beginning at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The Grizzlies are 3.5-point underdogs in the game. The point total for the contest is set at 228.5.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Pelicans as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Pelicans have -160 odds to pick up the win, while the Grizzlies are listed at +136 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 228.5 points.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 15, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
The Pelicans have six wins against the spread in 13 games this year. New Orleans has been chosen as the favorite in eight games this year and has walked away with the win four times (50%) in those games. Pelicans games this year have eclipsed the over/under 57.1% of the time (eight out of 14 games with a set point total).
In the Grizzlies’ 14 games this year, they have five wins against the spread. Memphis has yet to win a game it was the moneyline underdog this season, going 3-2. Grizzlies games this season have hit the over 50% of the time (seven out of 14 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Pelicans
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Zion Williamson | 11 | 23.5 | 6.4 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Brandon Ingram | 9 | 21.4 | 5.8 | 4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
CJ McCollum | 13 | 17.8 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 1.8 |
Jonas Valančiūnas | 13 | 13.8 | 10.1 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Trey Murphy III | 13 | 11.5 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
Grizzlies
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ja Morant | 12 | 28.8 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
Desmond Bane | 12 | 24.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.8 |
Dillon Brooks | 11 | 15.5 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
Tyus Jones | 14 | 10.9 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
Santi Aldama | 14 | 9.8 | 6.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Injury Report
Pelicans: Zion Williamson: Questionable (Ankle), EJ Liddell: Out (Knee), Kira Lewis: Out (Knee)
Grizzlies: Desmond Bane: Out (Toe), Ja Morant: Out (Ankle), Jaren Jackson: Out (Foot), Ziaire Williams: Out (Knee), Danny Green: Out (Acl/Lcl)
What you need to know about the New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is scoring 116.5 points per game (seventh-ranked in NBA) this season, while allowing 113 points per contest (15th-ranked). When playing at home, the Pelicans are posting 6.6 fewer points per game (112.4) than they are on the road (119).
While New Orleans is in the bottom five in the NBA in treys per game with 10.2 (third-worst), it ranks 12th in the league with a 36.5% three-point percentage. The Pelicans have taken 69.5% two-pointers and 30.5% from beyond the arc this season. Of the team’s baskets, 76.8% are two-pointers and 23.2% are threes.
What you need to know about the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis scores 114.8 points per game and give up 113.4, ranking them 11th in the NBA on offense and 17th defensively. The Grizzlies score 117 points per game at home, and 113.1 on the road.
In 2022-23, Memphis is 11th in the league in 3-point makes (12.6 per game) and seventh in 3-point percentage (37.1%). The Grizzlies take 63.3% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 36.7% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 70.9% of the Grizzlies’ buckets are 2-pointers, and 29.1% are 3-pointers.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Pelicans, and we project that Pelicans will cover the spread (Pelicans -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 228.5 points.
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