New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 27/12/2024, 05:40  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 27/12/2024 at 05:45 in NBA Predictions

The in-form Memphis Grizzlies are away to the reeling New Orleans Pelicans for their next NBA assignment. They come into this match sitting in third place in the West, whereas their hosts sit rock bottom in the Conference. Read on to find our prediction for this match.

The Pelicans have lost their last eight games. They have been one of the worst teams in the league and so far have lost 26 times in 31 outings. Willie Green’s men are coming off a 128-111 home loss to the Rockets.

New Orleans have four players ruled out for this match. Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Jose Alvarado and Karlo Matkovic are all out injured.

The Grizzlies are coming off an exciting 155-126 victory over the Raptors. This was the best scoring game this season and Memphis’ 155 points is a franchise record. Taylor Jenkins’ men have been rampant in attack and are averaging a league-leading 123.7 points a game.

We are likely to witness another offensive masterclass from the visitors given how the Pels are struggling on the defensive end.

The Grizzlies have compiled a 21-10 record and have claimed seven wins in their last nine games. Marcus Smrt, Gregory Jackson and Vince Williams have all been ruled out for this trip.