Grizzlies vs. Pelicans betting: NBA preview for January 24

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The Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) take a four-game winning streak into a home matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans (12-32), who have won four straight as well. The Grizzlies are favorites (-9.5) in the contest, which tips at 8:00 PM ET (on NBA TV, Gulf Coast Sports, and FDSSE) on Friday, January 24, 2025. The matchup has an over/under set at 242.5 points.

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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans betting lines

  • Grizzlies odds to win: -442
  • Pelicans odds to win: +341
  • Spread: Grizzlies (-9.5)
  • Total: 242.5
  • TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Grizzlies Statistics, Trends and More

As the Home Team

  • Memphis has a 15-7 record against the spread at home and is 17-5 in home contests.
  • Memphis’ record against the spread is 4-2 as 9.5-point favorites or more in home games this year.
  • Grizzlies home games have gone over the set point total 12 times this season.
  • Memphis and its opponents have averaged a total of 232.3 points per home contest this year, 10.2 points fewer than this game’s posted total.

Grizzlies Recent Trends

  • The Grizzlies have a 6-4 record straight-up in their last 10 matchups, while covering the spread six times in those games.
  • The final score of the past 10 Grizzlies games has exceeded the set total eight times.
  • The last 10 Grizzlies games averaged 235.8 total points, 6.7 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.
  • The Grizzlies’ per-game scoring average across their past 10 games is 0.1 points higher than their season-long average.

Grizzlies Betting Records

  • The Grizzlies have been favored on the moneyline 29 total times this season. They’ve gone 22-7 in those games.
  • Memphis has a record of 6-1 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -442 or shorter (winning 85.7%).
  • The Grizzlies have an implied moneyline win probability of 81.5% in this matchup.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.4 (fifth in NBA) 44.8 (second) 47.8 (second) 43.2 (ninth) 29.6 (second) 16 (29th)

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Pelicans Statistics, Trends and More

As the Away Team

  • The Pelicans have covered the spread seven times on the road and are 4-16 in road contests.
  • The Pelicans have hit the over in 10 of their 20 road games this season with a set over/under (50%).
  • The Pelicans and their opponents have averaged a total of 224.0 points per road contest this year, 18.5 points fewer than this game’s listed total.

Pelicans Recent Trends

  • The Pelicans are 7-3 overall and 7-3 against the spread over their last 10 contests.
  • Pelicans’ past 10 games saw six go over the total.
  • The last 10 Pelicans games averaged 228.6 total points, 13.9 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
  • During the last 10 games, the Pelicans are scoring 117.8 points per game compared to their 109.2 season average.

Pelicans Betting Records

  • This season, New Orleans has won five out of the 31 games, or 16.1%, in which it has been the underdog.
  • This season, the Pelicans have been at least a +341 underdog on the moneyline nine times, losing each of those contests.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 22.7% chance of a victory for the Pelicans.
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.3 (26th in NBA) 48 (28th) 43.3 (22nd) 46.3 (27th) 25.3 (18th) 13.8 (15th)
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