Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies

Dec 27, 2024

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Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds & Picks – 12/27/2024

  • Date: December 27, 2024
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center


Betting Odds

Spread:Memphis Grizzlies -9.5 (-110), New Orleans Pelicans 9.5 (-110)
Over/Under:237.5
Moneyline:Memphis Grizzlies -420, New Orleans Pelicans 340


Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Memphis Grizzlies - 78%Memphis Grizzlies - 84%
New Orleans Pelicans - 22%New Orleans Pelicans - 16%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies (21-10) face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (5-26) in a highly anticipated Friday night matchup. Set to tip-off at 8:00 PM ET at the Smoothie King Center, this game carries significant weight as both teams are divisional rivals, adding extra motivation to secure a win.

This contest features two teams on a back-to-back schedule, which could be a disadvantage for both sides. The Grizzlies are coming off a high-scoring victory against the Toronto Raptors, winning 155-126, while the Pelicans are struggling, having lost their last eight games, including a 128-111 defeat to the Houston Rockets.

Despite being on the road, the Grizzlies enter as heavy favorites, currently favored by 9.5 points, with a moneyline of -420, translating to an implied win probability of 78%. Meanwhile, the Pelicans, sitting at +340 on the moneyline, have an implied win probability of 22%. The disparity in records and recent performances heavily favors Memphis, who has won 18 of their last 25 games.

For those interested in player props, Ja Morant's Points and Rebounds market is gaining traction among bettors, with the current line set at Over 29.5 Points and Rebounds (-110). Sharp bettors seem to believe this line is mispriced, indicating a strong belief in Morant's ability to contribute significantly in this matchup.


Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Final Score: Memphis Grizzlies 128.15 vs New Orleans Pelicans 116.08

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-7.0/-115
79% MEM
+7.0/-105
21% NO

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-274
89% MEM
+226
11% NO

Total Pick Consensus

238.5/-112
25% UN
238.5/-108
75% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

MEM
Team Stats Per Game
NO
48
Games
49
45.3
FG
43.8
93.1
FGA
90.6
.486
FG%
.483
14.0
3Pt-FG
14.2
37.7
3Pt-FGA
38.9
.373
3Pt%
.366
31.3
2Pt-FG
29.5
55.5
2Pt-FGA
51.7
.564
2Pt%
.571
18.5
FT
16.3
24.0
FTA
20.7
.773
FT%
.790
13.0
ORB
12.0
34.4
DRB
34.3
47.4
TRB
46.3
29.4
AST
28.4
9.1
STL
8.8
6.1
BLK
5.5
16.8
TOV
15.0
21.4
PF
18.0
123.2
PTS
118.1

Defense/Offense

MEM
Team Stats Per Game
NO
48
Games
49
41.5
FG
40.3
92.1
FGA
90.3
.451
FG%
.446
13.7
3Pt-FG
12.2
39.4
3Pt-FGA
35.3
.349
3Pt%
.346
27.8
2Pt-FG
28.1
52.7
2Pt-FGA
55.0
.527
2Pt%
.511
18.9
FT
17.0
25.1
FTA
22.2
.755
FT%
.764
12.0
ORB
12.1
31.1
DRB
30.9
43.1
TRB
43.0
26.1
AST
25.1
9.4
STL
9.5
5.7
BLK
5.6
16.1
TOV
14.4
20.9
PF
18.2
115.7
PTS
109.8

Offense/Defense

MEM
Four Factors
NO
.562
eFG%
.562
13.9
TOV%
13.1
29.4
RB%
72.0
.199
FT/FGA
.180

Defense/Offense

MEM
Four Factors
NO
.525
eFG%
.514
13.5
TOV%
12.6
74.2
RB%
26.0
.206
FT/FGA
.188

Offense/Defense

MEM
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
NO
48
Games
49
43.4
FG
43.9
89.3
FGA
90.9
.486
FG%
.483
13.5
3Pt-FG
14.3
36.1
3Pt-FGA
39.0
.373
3Pt%
.366
30.0
2Pt-FG
29.6
53.2
2Pt-FGA
51.8
.564
2Pt%
.571
17.8
FT
16.4
23.0
FTA
20.7
.773
FT%
.790
12.4
ORB
12.0
33.0
DRB
34.4
45.4
TRB
46.4
28.2
AST
28.5
8.8
STL
8.8
5.8
BLK
5.5
16.1
TOV
15.0
20.5
PF
18.1
118.1
PTS
118.4

Defense/Offense

MEM
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
NO
48
Games
49
39.8
FG
40.4
88.2
FGA
90.5
.451
FG%
.446
13.2
3Pt-FG
12.3
37.7
3Pt-FGA
35.4
.349
3Pt%
.346
26.6
2Pt-FG
28.1
50.5
2Pt-FGA
55.1
.527
2Pt%
.511
18.1
FT
17.0
24.0
FTA
22.3
.755
FT%
.764
11.5
ORB
12.1
29.8
DRB
31.0
41.3
TRB
43.1
25.0
AST
25.2
9.0
STL
9.5
5.5
BLK
5.6
15.5
TOV
14.4
20.0
PF
18.3
110.8
PTS
110.1

MEM
Analytics
NO
34
Pythag Wins
13
14
Pythag Losses
36
7.54
Margin Of Victory
-8.33
118.1
O Rtg
110.1
110.8
D Rtg
118.4
104.4
Pace
99.3
.257
FTr
.246
.404
3PAr
.391
.594
TS%
.548

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
MEM NO
MEM NO
Consensus
-9.5 (-109)
+9.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-109)
+7.5 (-112)
-9.5 (-115)
+9.5 (-110)
-7.0 (-115)
+7.0 (-105)
-9.5 (-112)
+9.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-112)
+7.5 (-108)
-9.5 (-108)
+9.5 (-112)
-7.5 (-108)
+7.5 (-113)
-9.5 (-115)
+9.5 (-110)
-7.5 (-115)
+7.5 (-105)
-9.5 (-115)
+9.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-115)
+6.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
MEM NO
MEM NO
Consensus
-435
+330
-274
+226
-425
+330
-285
+230
-420
+330
-300
+245
-435
+340
-265
+215
-430
+328
-335
+260
-450
+340
-275
+230
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
238.0 (-111)
238.0 (-109)
238.5 (-109)
238.5 (-110)
238.5 (-110)
238.5 (-110)
239.0 (-108)
239.0 (-112)
238.0 (-112)
238.0 (-108)
238.5 (-110)
238.5 (-110)
238.5 (-110)
238.5 (-110)
239.5 (-110)
239.5 (-110)
238.0 (-110)
238.0 (-110)
237.5 (-120)
237.5 (+100)
239.5 (-105)
239.5 (-115)
238.5 (-110)
238.5 (-110)

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