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

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New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans are 5th in the South-West division and 15th in the Western Conference. 

The record of the Pelicans in the 2024-25 NBA season is 5-25.In their recent matchup against the Nuggets,they lost by 3 points (129-132 OT).CJ McCollum put New Orleans up 119-117 with a 3-pointer with 52 seconds remaining, and Murray tied it with 8.8 seconds left. McCollum shot an airball on a 3-pointer at the buzzer.The Pelicans led 107-98 with 7:50 left in regulation, but Jokic scored seven points in a 15-2 Denver run over a 3:41 span to give the Nuggets a 113-109 lead.Jordan Hawkins led New Orleans with 25 points. McCollum had 24.New Orleans, losers of 16 of 7 games, had a season-high 37 assists — 15 by Dejounte Murray.

For the upcoming match against the Memphis Grizzlies,the Pelicans focuses on exploiting their strengths in interior scoring.The Pelicans effectively push the pace, scoring frequently in transition.They heavily rely on efficient long-range shooting.With strong rebounders and interior scorers, the Pelicans also excel in controlling the boards and scoring inside, as shown by their significant rebounding advantage in most games​.The Pelicans focus on disrupting the suns offensive flow with tight defense, forcing turnovers, and limiting high-quality shots. Their defense often translates into fast-break opportunities​.

The Pelicans on average score 105.7 points per game they score 43.7% from the field and are ranked 29th in the league and 33.2% from the arc are ranked 25th in the league. Rebounds Per Game:- 43.1 rebounds and are ranked 22nd in the league.

Injuries:-Zion Williamson:Day to day(Hamstring),Brandon Ingram:OUT(Calf)

Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies are 2nd in the South-west division and 3rd in the Western Conference.

The record of the Grizzlies in the 2024-25 NBA season is 20-10.In their recent matchup against the Clippers,they lost by 4 points(110-114).Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 24 points, and Ja Morant scored 23. Desmond Bane had 21 points and seven assists.The game was close throughout. By late in the fourth quarter, there had been 13 lead changes and nine ties.Committed 19 turnovers that led to 31 points for Los Angeles.Early in the third quarter, the Grizzlies were on the break with Jaylen Wells leading the attack. He found Morant near the top of the key, and the 6-foot-2 star went straight at Zubac protecting the rim. At the last second, Morant spun like a cyclone, flipped the ball over his head from the left side and banked it in.Memphis leads the NBA with 58.7 points in the paint per game but was held to 42. The Grizzlies also finished 13 points below their league-leading average.

For the upcoming match against the New Orleans Pelicans,the Memphis Grizzlies will likely Physical Defense in the Paint,The Grizzlies would prioritize strong rim protection, using players like Jaren Jackson Jr. to contest shots and limit Trey Murphy III effectiveness inside.The Grizzlies will look to exploit their pace and offensive flow, ranking among the NBA leaders in assists per game. Defensively, Memphis will pressure Pelicans guards, particularly CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray,to disrupt their rhythm and capitalize on turnovers.

The Grizzlies on average score 122.7 points per game they score 48.6% from the field and are ranked 6th in the league,and 37% from the arc and are ranked 13th in the league. Rebounds per Game:- 48.2 and Ranked 2nd in season.

Injuries:-NONE

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Match Prediction & Analysis

Check out some of the key stats for this match: 

The Pelicans were 44-36-2 against the spread last year.

The Pelicans played 51 games last year (62.2% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 235.5 points.

Pelicans games in 2023 averaged an over/under of 241.3 points, 5.8 more than the point total in this matchup.

The Grizzlies beat the spread 39 times in 82 games last year.

Grizzlies games went over 233 points scored, their current matchup’s total, 16 times (out of 82) last year.

The Grizzlies’ average point total in matchups last year was 220.7, 12.3 points less than the total in this game.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS vs MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
Winning Prediction

For the upcoming Grizzlies vs Pelicans matchup, the Grizzlies to win.Ja Morant's Playmaking,Morant's ability to penetrate defenses and create opportunities for himself and his teammates is a major advantage.With Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Maront anchoring the frontcourt, Memphis often controls the boards, a potential weakness for Pelicans. The Grizzlies excel in generating turnovers and converting them into transition points.

Memphis Grizzlies to Win!

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