Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 27th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action on Friday at Smoothie King Center, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Pelicans will be led by Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, while the Grizzlies will rely on Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane.
We have performed 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Grizzlies vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Grizzlies will likely defeat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 122-115.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Grizzlies vs. Pelicans picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, December 27th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Grizzlies -7 / Pelicans +7
- Moneyline: Grizzlies -270 / Pelicans +230
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 238.5 Points (-110/-110)
Pelicans +7 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Grizzlies have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -110 for the Pelicans +7, providing a favorable 1.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 238.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 238.5, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 53% chance that the total will stay under 238.5 points, providing an edge of 1%.
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Memphis Grizzlies at -270 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +230 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Grizzlies are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 71% chance of victory.
Even though the Grizzlies are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +230 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Grizzlies vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Grizzlies vs. Pelicans matchup.
Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 25 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Jaren Jackson | 24 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Desmond Bane | 17 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Zach Edey | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wells | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Zach Edey Over 9.5 Rebounds (+106)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Edey Over 9.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +106 |
- Our top prop bet for the Grizzlies is on Zach Edey to record over 9.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 11 rebounds, giving us an edge of 9.9% on the +106 odds offered by FanDuel.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 21 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Yves Missi | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Dejounte Murray Over 1.5 3-Pointers (-132)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray Over 1.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -132 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on Dejounte Murray to record over 1.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 8.2% on the -132 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Grizzlies vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Zach Edey Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Zach Edey has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 13 games (69% of the time). You can wager on him to go over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +125 (44% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Zach Edey Over 0.5 Total Steals
Zach Edey has recorded at least one steal in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80%). You can place a bet on him to get another one at odds of -125 (56%), also available at Bet365.
Desmond Bane Over 0.5 Total Steals
Desmond Bane has recorded at least one steal in 10 of his last 12 games (83%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of -210 (68%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Zach Edey of the Grizzlies to record over 9.5 rebounds, with a projection of 11 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Pelicans +7 to cover.
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