The Memphis Grizzlies (6-12) and New Orleans Pelicans (3-15) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.
The Grizzlies are 3.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Grizzlies -3.5), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Memphis is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Grizzlies vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, November 26.
My Grizzlies vs Pelicans Prediction
- Grizzlies vs Pelicans pick: Trey Murphy 20+ Points & Rebounds
My Grizzlies vs Pelicans best bet is on Trey Murphy to record 20+ points & rebounds, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Grizzlies vs Pelicans Odds
| Grizzlies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 235.5 -110 / -110 | -155 |
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 235.5 -110 / -110 | +130 |
Grizzlies vs Pelicans NBA Preview
It already looks like another long season in New Orleans, as it is off to a 3-15 start and has already involved a coaching change.
However, Trey Murphy has been one of the team's lone bright spots.
Murphy is second on the team in scoring at 20.2 points per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 37.2% from three.
He has scored 17 points or more in 13 of his last 14 games.
Murphy is also chipping on the glass, collecting 6.2 rebounds per game. He has had at least five rebounds in 14 of 18 games this season.
That includes seven against the Grizzlies on opening night. Memphis is 25th in rebounds allowed per game this season.
Memphis is also 26th in 3-pointers allowed and 3-point attempts allowed per game and Murphy attempts eight per game.
He did not have a good shooting night in his last game against the Grizzlies going 5-for-15 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep, but Murphy still scored 13 points.
Grizzlies vs Pelicans Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Pelicans were banged up (as they are right now) last season, and Murphy scored 20+ points in all four games against the Grizzlies, averaging 26.2 per game.
If Murphy scores 20 tonight, that would be ideal as he has recorded 20+ PR in five straight games against the Grizzlies and in 16 of 18 games this season.
Pick: Trey Murphy 20+ Points & Rebounds
Spread
I'm steering clear of the spread in this matchup.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
My Pelicans vs Grizzlies betting prediction is on Trey Murphy 20+ Points & Rebounds.
