Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Prediction
Will the Grizzlies pull off the small upset tonight when they visit the Pelicans at 8:00PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Pelicans are now 2.5-point home favorites versus the Grizzlies after opening as a 3-point favorite. As for the total, the number hit the board at 205.5 and has been bet down to 205.
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Memphis has split over its last 10 games, both on the hardwood and against the spread. The Grizzlies still own a winning record at the betting window this season at 36-34 and are 18-17 against the number on the road this year.
New Orleans has won six of its last 10 games entering play tonight and is 7-2-1 against the spread during that stretch. The Pelicans are also 35-34 at the betting window on the season, which includes a 19-17 ATS record at home this year.
OUR PREDICTION: The road team has covered the spread in five of the last seven meetings between these two teams while the underdog is 6-1 against the number in the last seven meetings. The Grizzlies are also 4-1 against the spread in their last five games against the Pelicans and are a perfect 4-0 against the number in their last four games overall. Memphis has also cashed in four of its last five games coming off a win and is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing an opponent with a losing record.
TUESDAY NBA PREDICTION: MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES +2.5