Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Picks & Best Bets 24th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Memphis Grizzlies will go up against the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Friday at FedExForum, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane and Jaylen Wells are expected to lead the way for the Grizzlies, while the Pelicans have CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Pelicans vs. Grizzlies bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Grizzlies will likely win with a projected final score of 124-116.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Grizzlies picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 24th, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: FedExForum
- Spread: Pelicans +9.5 / Grizzlies -9.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +340 / Grizzlies -405
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 243.5 Points (-108/-108)
Pelicans +9.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Grizzlies have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Pelicans +9.5, providing a favorable 1.4% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 243.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 243.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 55% likelihood of the 243.5-point total staying under, providing an edge of 2.8%.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +340 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Memphis Grizzlies are available at -405 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Grizzlies are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 77% chance of victory.
Although the Grizzlies are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +340 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 0.4%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Grizzlies
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Pelicans vs. Grizzlies game.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 24 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 22 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Dejounte Murray | 19 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Yves Missi | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Dejounte Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +140 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Dejounte Murray to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.5% on the +140 odds offered by DraftKings.
Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Jackson | 28 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Desmond Bane | 20 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| Jaylen Wells | 16 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Scotty Pippen | 13 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Luke Kennard | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Luke Kennard Over 3.5 Assists (+120)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Kennard Over 3.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our best prop bet for the Grizzlies is on Luke Kennard to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 11.6% on the +120 odds offered by BetMGM.
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.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pelicans vs. Grizzlies trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Desmond Bane Over 1.5 Total Steals
Desmond Bane has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 11 of his last 15 games (73% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of +130 (43% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Trey Murphy III Over 3.5 Total Assists
Trey Murphy III has had more than 3.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 3.5 assists again at odds of +124 (45%), also available at DraftKings.
Daniel Theis Over 0.5 Total Steals
Daniel Theis has recorded at least one steal in 11 of his last 18 appearances (61%). You can wager on him to record at least one more again at odds of +100 (50%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Luke Kennard of the Grizzlies to record over 3.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Pelicans +9.5 to cover.
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