New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans currently have the worst record in the Western Conference, sitting at the 15th spot with a 17-46 record. The Pelicans are 5-5 in their last 10 matches. Although before that, the team was on a 4-game winning streak, which was their best performance during this season. Their only wins for February came against the Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs. March has seen the team perform better.

Statistically, they have been very bad at both ends of the floor; they average 43.4 rebounds per game (23rd in the league) and 25.4 assists per game (20th in the league). Offensively they average 110.8 points per game, ranking them 22nd overall. Defensively, they give up 118.8 points per game, which is the 26th in the league, which is part of their problem. CJ McCollum, however, has tried filling in with 22.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists which places him second in the Pelicans scoring chart at the time of writing. Zion Williamson is the leading scorer for the Pelicans. He averages 24.6 points per game to go with 7.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals. Trey Murphy III averages 22.4 points per game. Dejounte Murray leads the charts in terms of assists for the team with 7.4 assists per game.

The Pelicans have a long list of injuries, Dejounte Murray who will miss the rest of the season with a torn right Achilles tendon. He is accompanied by Brandon Boston and Herbert Jones. Their starting lineup should include Jose Alvardo as the point guard, CJ McCollum as the shooting guard, Trey Murphy III as the small forward, Zion Williamson as the power forward, and Yves Missi at center. 

Memphis Grizzlies

The Tennessee side is ranked 4th in the Western Conference and 1st in their Southwest Division. Although placed 4th, the Houston Rockets are breathing down their neck being just a game behind, and a loss for the Grizzlies could see them slip to the 5th place in the Western Conference standings. In February, the Memphis Grizzlies weren't so consistent as they won just 6 games and lost 5 games. March has been worse for the Tennessee side as they are recording 3-1 at the time of writing. In terms of record, the Grizzlies have a 39-24 record.

The team averages 47.7 rebounds, ranking them 2nd, and 29 assists, which is the 6th best in the league. The Memphis Grizzlies score 122.9 points per game, making them the best offensive team in the Western Conference and 2nd overall. On the contrary, their defense has been abysmal, allowing opponents to score at ease at an average of 116.9 points per game, ranking them 25th in the league. Jaren Jackson Jr., who made his 2nd all-star appearance, leads the team with 22.7 points, 1.3 steals, and 1.6 blocks. Ja Morant is averaging 21.2 and 7.4 assists per game. Desmond Bane is their third scorer, averages 18.7 points per game, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. He is shooting 38.3% from beyond the arc, while Luke Kennard is shooting 47.2% from behind the arc. Their rookie Zach Edey averages 9.3 points and 7.8 rebounds on 21 minutes per game.

The Memphis Grizzlies suffered a fatal blow with the injury to Jaren Jackson Jr., who has been ruled out due to the injury to his ankle. Yuki Kawamura and Zyon Pullin are the other two players injured. The starting lineup for the Grizzlies includes Ja Morant as Point Guard, Desmond Bane as Shooting Guard, Jaylen Wells as Small Forward, Santi Aldama as Power Forward in place of Jaren Jackson, and Zach Edey as the Center.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Prediction & Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans come into this game being on a 2-game losing streak. In terms of the ATS record, the Pelicans side falls under the bottom three teams with a 25-37-1 record and a 40.3% cover while the Memphis Grizzlies rank 5th in this category with a 36-26-1 record and a 58.1% cover.

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NEW ORLEANS PELICANS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Winning Prediction

As the two teams from the Southwest Division face off for the fourth time this season, the Tennessee side will be hoping to make it 4-0 for the season against the out-of-form Pelicans side.

Memphis Grizzlies to Win!

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