Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds and Prediction 3-8-22
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans betting preview for Tuesday, March 8. At the time of posting, the Grizzlies have opened as a 5.5-point home favorite against the road Pelicans, with the total sitting at 231.5 points.
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| Tuesday, March 8 | NBA Betting Notes |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | Memphis Grizzlies -5.5 vs New Orleans Pelicans |
| Total: | 231.5 Points |
| Game Time: | 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT |
| Arena: | FedExForum in Memphis, TN |
| TV: | TNT |
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Analysis
A really good game tonight between a team who’s playing top five basketball right now…and the Memphis Grizzlies!
That’s right, the Pelicans are 4-1 since the break with their only loss being an overtime loss while the Grizzlies are 3-3 since the break and looking to get back to elite form.
The books still like Memphis as the Grizz are -5.5 favorites with a total of 231.5, so let’s pick a winning bet from this game.
Pelicans Soaring
The Pelicans are top 5 in offensive and defensive efficiency since Feb. 1, and they are 4-1 ATS their last five games with the loss being in OT against Denver, a game they were leading late in the 4th quarter.
McCollum and Ingram have been fantastic recently as they have led the team in scoring in nine straight games, and they are catching Memphis at a great time as Memphis is on a downturn.
Grizzlies Overrated?
Ja Morant has all the attention for his highlights and high level play, but the Grizzlies are 3-4 their last 7 and they’re just coming off a loss to putrid Houston.
Their recent wins aren’t looking great as they are against Orlando, San Antonio, and the crumbling Bulls.
The Grizzlies recently beat New Orleans by 12 on Feb 15 when the Pelicans shot 15% from three pointers, and I don’t expect that to happen again which leads into my play for this game.
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
I think the Pelicans cover and possibly win, but I absolutely love their team total over 113.5. They have scored 117 or more in six straight games, and they scored 109 against Memphis on a horrible shooting night in mid November.
Memphis has allowed Houston to score 123 and Boston to score 120 on them in two of their last three, and in their last five losses they’ve allowed 119 or more to opponents.
I think this game is close, it wouldn’t surprise me to see New Orleans win straight up, but I do expect them to get over this total.
Prediction: Pelicans OVER 113.5 Team Total
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Meet the Author
Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
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