SportsJaw
LeaderboardToday's GamesBest BetsLive OddsMake Picks
Login / Sign In
Today's GamesLatest PredictionsToday’s Best BetsLive OddsTeam PredictionsHead-to-Head MatchupsSJ CoinsAbout SportsJawContact UsLogin / Sign In
HomeMatchupsMake PicksLeaders
SportsJaw

The social platform for sports bettors.

Explore SportsJaw

  • Today’s Picks
  • Predictions
  • Best Bets
  • Leaderboard
  • Make Picks
  • Live Odds
  • Team Predictions
  • Head-to-Head
  • Game Briefing

Picks by Sport

  • NFL Picks
  • NCAAF Picks
  • NBA Picks
  • NCAAB Picks
  • MLB Picks
  • NHL Picks

About SportsJaw

  • How It Works
  • SJ Coins
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

© 2026 SportsJaw. For entertainment purposes only. SportsJaw does not accept or place wagers.

  1. Home
  2. NBA Picks
  3. Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans
Fri 8:00 PM ET
Memphis Grizzlies logo
Memphis
Grizzlies132
4-0
versus
New Orleans Pelicans logo
New Orleans
Pelicans124
0-3
Final
Team1234T
Memphis Grizzlies32423028132
New Orleans Pelicans25362736124
NBA · Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans

Your Picks on Grizzlies vs Pelicans

Picks closed
Spread
Moneyline
Total

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, LA

Article updated Dec 27, 8:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The NBA continues with a Western Conference matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) and the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) following the holiday break. Both teams will be

Game outlook

The NBA continues with a Western Conference matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) and the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) following the holiday break. Both teams will be playing their second game in two nights, with the Grizzlies hosting the Raptors and the Pelicans hosting the Rockets before facing off against each other. The Grizzlies are currently the betting favorite with a -9.5 opening line that has remained unchanged. Tipoff is set for 8:00 EST at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Grizzlies -430 | Pelicans +340

Spread: Grizzlies -9.5 (-110) | Pelicans +9.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 239 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Memphis will win straight-up is 81%.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently performing well in the Western Conference, holding the 3rd spot with a half game behind the 2nd place Rockets. Led by top scorers Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, the team has been successful in their recent games. Despite recent losses, the Grizzlies have shown strong offensive capabilities, leading the NBA in scoring. Defensively, they have been solid, with impressive rankings in field goal and three-point percentage allowed. With strong performances from key players and a fast-paced style of play, the Grizzlies are a team to keep an eye on in the NBA.

21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Picks are opinions, not guarantees. Past results do not predict future outcomes.

New Orleans Pelicans Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling with trade rumors as they hold the worst record in the Western Conference. Despite this, the coaching staff is focusing on the return of Zion Williamson to practice. The team has been battling injuries to key players like Williamson and Brandon Ingram, resulting in a seven-game losing streak. Jordan Hawkins, the 14th overall pick in 2023, has shown promise but has yet to become a consistent star. CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III are top scorers for the team, with Dejounte Murray adding valuable contributions when healthy. Yves Missi has also shown potential as a rookie. The Pelicans rank last in the league in scoring and have struggled defensively. They have a power ranking of 29 and rank last in offense, scoring an average of 105.73 points per game. The team has faced challenges in both scoring and defending, leading to a 5-26 record. Despite their struggles, there are opportunities for sports betting with the Pelicans.

Memphis Grizzlies Favored to Dominate Scoring Disparity Against New Orleans Pelicans

The upcoming matchup between the top-scoring team and the 30th ranked scoring team presents a significant scoring disparity. Both teams will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back, leading to increased utilization of the roster depth. The New Orleans Pelicans face challenges in their lineup as key players such as Zion, Ingram, and Alvarado are unavailable, resulting in a lack of scoring options off the bench. Despite being at home, the Pelicans have struggled with a 0-3 record this season. In contrast, the Memphis Grizzlies have shown strong performance with six wins in their last eight games since Ja Morant's return. In their previous meeting, the Grizzlies secured an 11-point victory, showcasing their depth and ability to perform well in back-to-back games. Considering these factors, Memphis is favored to cover the spread in this matchup.

SportsJawGame Predictions
Predicted score

Unavailable for this preview

Projected winnerUnavailableConfidencelow
Pick on the Spread

Published pick: Unavailable

Pick on the Total

Published pick: Unavailable

#MemphisGrizzlies#NewOrleansPelicans

Share this preview

Facebook X Reddit Email
SportsJaw logo
Written by

SportsJaw Editorial Team

SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Grizzlies vs Pelicans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Grizzlies vs Pelicans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Memphis Grizzlies-420 → -275Moved
  • Moneyline · New Orleans Pelicans+340 → +230Moved
  • Spread · Memphis Grizzlies-9.5 (-110) → -7 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · New Orleans Pelicans+9.5 (-110) → +7 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over239.5 (-110) → 239 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under239.5 (-110) → 239 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Memphis Grizzlies
4-0 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New Orleans Pelicans
0-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-27T13:14:45.853Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been struggling with trade rumors as they hold the worst record in the Western Conference. Despite this, the coaching staff is focusing on the return of Zion Williamson to practice. The team has been battling injuries to key players like Williamson and Brandon Ingram, resulting in a seven-game losing streak. Jordan Hawkins, the 14th overall pick in 2023, has shown promise but has yet to become a consistent star. CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III are top scorers for the team, with Dejounte Murray adding valuable contributions when healthy. Yves Missi has also shown potential as a rookie. The Pelicans rank last in the league in scoring and have struggled defensively. They have a power ranking of 29 and rank last in offense, scoring an average of 105.73 points per game. The team has faced challenges in both scoring and defending, leading to a 5-26 record. Despite their struggles, there are opportunities for sports betting with the Pelicans.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-11-29New Orleans Pelicans 109 · Memphis Grizzlies 120
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Memphis Grizzlies defeated New Orleans Pelicans 132-124

Memphis Grizzlies defeated New Orleans Pelicans 132-124 on December 27, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Memphis Grizzlies' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 32-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded Memphis Grizzlies -7 (-110) spread, Memphis Grizzlies covered, while the 256 combined points finished over the recorded total of 239.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MookiebetsSpread · New Orleans Pelicans +9.5 (-110)Win
  • AliencreationSpread · New Orleans Pelicans +9.5 (-110)Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Memphis Grizzlies -420Win