Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Preview and Odds - 04/05/2023

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Venue:  Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA 

Where to Watch:  BSNO

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies +4.5, Pelicans -4.5; Over/Under:  232 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies +4.5, Pelicans -4.5; Over/Under:  232 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Grizzlies +4.5, Pelicans -4.5; Over/Under:  232 points

Memphis Grizzlies:  49-29 (1st place, Southwest Division)

New Orleans Pelicans:  40-38 (2nd place, Southwest Division)

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Memphis Grizzlies:  8-2 last 10

New Orleans Pelicans:  7-3 last 10

The Grizzlies are coming into this game with a 49-29 record overall and they are 15-23 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They still have a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday that needs to be played first as this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Wednesday. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Chicago Bulls in their last game. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the team in points in that game with 31 while Desmond Bane was next on the team with 21 points. Ja Morant led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Ja Morant led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 46.4% from the field, 44.2% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.7 PPG against them. The Grizzlies have an ATS record of 36-40-2 this season and their O/U record is 35-41-2.

The Pelicans are coming into this game with a 40-38 record overall and they are 25-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They still have a game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday that needs to be played first as this is the 2nd leg of a back-to-back for them on Wednesday. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game. Brandon Ingram led the team in points in that game with 36 while Jonas Valančiūnas was next on the team with 23 points. Brandon Ingram led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jonas Valančiūnas led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 48.8% from the field, 41.2% from 3-point range, and 88.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.2 PPG against them. The Pelicans have an ATS record of 38-39-1 this season and their O/U record is 37-41.

The current betting odds have the Pelicans listed as a 4.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pelicans are only 40-38 overall this season but they have been a really good home team all year with their 25-13 home record. They are playing well lately with 2 wins in a row now and they are going to be on a back-to-back here, but their opponent is also on a back-to-back so the Pelicans still have an edge being at home here. The Grizzlies have been having a great season with their 49-29 record overall but they have been terrible in their road games with a 15-23 road record. They just lost their last road game too and have been struggling all season in those games. They have nothing left to play for either as they have already clinched their playoff spot and are not going to be able to catch the Nuggets unless they lose the rest of their games. The Pelicans are fighting for a play-in spot though and they still have a chance to climb into a real playoff spot so they have a lot left to play for still and they will fight hard in this home game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pelicans to cover the spread in this game.

Grizzlies Pelicans Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, April 5, 2023 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Pelicans 121 Grizzlies 112.

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Memphis Grizzlies: 2-12 ATS as a road underdog. 6-13 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 14-5 UNDER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230.

New Orleans Pelicans: 23-16 ATS as a favorite. 13-7 ATS revenging 2 straight losses vs opponent of 10 points or more. 24-11 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 230.

Memphis Grizzlies:  D. Brooks (SG) Ques Tues - Hip. S. Adams (C) Mid April - Knee. Z. Williams (SF) Out indefinitely - Foot. B. Clarke (PF) out for season - Achilles.

New Orleans Pelicans:  J. Alvarado (PG) Mid April - Shin. Z. Williamson (PF) Mid April - Hamstring. E. Liddell (SF) Out indefinitely - Knee.

“We got a little spark there. I just started telling the guys we’re starting to feel the pace (better) and the physicality and urgency that we need ... if we hadn’t had that spark at the end of the first quarter to cut it to 13, it may have been a difference outcome.” - Taylor Jenkins after his team’s win against the Clippers in their game on Friday.

“Just maneuvering a little bit, seeing what’s open, seeing what spot I can get to on the floor, not forcing the game. That’s the biggest thing: Seeing what’s the best shot for the team, but also making sure that I stay aggressive.” - Brandon Ingram after their win against the Clippers in their game on Saturday.

PG Ja Morant

SG Desmond Bane

SF Dillon Brooks

PF Jaren Jackson Jr.

C Xavier Tillman

PG CJ McCollum

SG Trey Murphy III

SF Brandon Ingram

PF Herbert Jones

C Jonas Valanciunas

PPG: J. Morant (26.5)

APG: J. Morant (8.1)

Reb/G: S. Adams (11.5)

PPG: Z. Williamson (26)

APG: C. McCollum (5.8)

Reb/G: J. Valanciunas (10.1)

Coaches:

Memphis Grizzlies: Taylor Jenkins (4th season)

New Orleans Pelicans: Willie Green (2nd season)