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

Prediction published on 08/03/2025, 22:57  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 08/03/2025 at 23:01 in NBA Predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies are set to lock horns at Smoothie King Center in Saturday's NBA Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans have an 11-20 record at home, while the Grizzlies have a 17-14 away record. Let's head into the match prediction.

The New Orleans Pelicans begin this contest with a record of 17-47 in the West. Last time out, they lost 146-117 on the road against the Houston Rockets.

In that match, Zion Williamson led the team with 20 points, had two rebounds and three assists. Jose Alvarado and CJ McCollum contributed 17 points each. 

The Pelicans were once on a good run of form, winning four of their five outings. Since then, however, things have disastrously gone wrong for the team as they've lost three straight games.

The Dallas Mavericks, on the other, hand secured a gutsy 122-111 away victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. In light of this result, they improved to 39-24 in the Western Conference table.

Ja Morant led the team with 31 points, but all eyes were on Desmond Bane who contributed 27 points and had a career-high 16 rebounds.

Thanks to the aforementioned win in the first line, the Grizzlies were able to snap a four-match losing streak in the league. Away from home, the team has managed to win five of their last eight outings.