Pelicans vs Grizzlies Game Breakdown
Pelicans
12W-32L
January 24, 2025
09:00PM EST
Odds: 244.5 o/u
Grizzlies
29W-15L
Get ready to rumble in the FedEx Forum tonight as the underdog New Orleans Pelicans swoop into Memphis, looking to ruffle some Grizzlies’ fur in this high-stakes NBA Playoff clash! With the scoreboard lights set to ignite at 09:00 PM EST, this showdown is more than just a game; it’s a battle for redemption and ranking in the wild Western conference. Both teams are flying high off recent victories, but with the odds and the over/under towering as high as a Grizzly stands, tonight’s game promises explosive plays and heart-pounding hoops. So, as the Pelicans try to peck their way to an upset, let’s see if the Grizzlies can bear the pressure in a matchup that’s set to be anything but hibernating!
Game Breakdown
Game Time: January 24, 2025 09:00PM EST
Location: FedEx Forum, Memphis
Vegas Odds
| NOP ML | MEM ML | Over/Under | Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | +460 | -675 | 241.5 | 12.0/-12.0 |
| Recent | +475 | -700 | 244.5 | 11.5/-11.5 |
| Difference | +15 | -25 | +3.0 | – |
Team Performance
17.4% Win Probability
82.6% Win Probability
Previous Matchups
| Date | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | O/U | ATS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/24 | Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 32 | 42 | 30 | 28 | 00 | 132 | Over | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 25 | 36 | 27 | 36 | 00 | 124 | |||
| 11/29/24 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 00 | 109 | Under | |
| Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 32 | 35 | 25 | 28 | 00 | 120 | |||
| 02/12/24 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 31 | 30 | 25 | 10 | 00 | 96 | Under | |
| Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 26 | 21 | 26 | 14 | 00 | 87 | |||
| 12/26/23 | Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 24 | 19 | 24 | 36 | 130 | 116 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 19 | 29 | 32 | 23 | 120 | 115 | |||
| 12/19/23 | Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 25 | 16 | 36 | 38 | 00 | 115 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 21 | 39 | 27 | 26 | 00 | 113 | |||
| 10/25/23 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 25 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 00 | 111 | Under | |
| Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 28 | 19 | 23 | 34 | 00 | 104 | |||
| 04/05/23 | Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 34 | 35 | 21 | 34 | 70 | 131 | Over | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 32 | 20 | 33 | 39 | 140 | 138 | |||
| 12/31/22 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 25 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 00 | 101 | Under | |
| Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 31 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 00 | 116 | |||
| 11/25/22 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 25 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 00 | 111 | Under | |
| Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 44 | 24 | 38 | 26 | 00 | 132 | |||
| 11/15/22 | Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 35 | 25 | 27 | 15 | 00 | 102 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 32 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 00 | 113 | |||
| 04/09/22 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 18 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 00 | 114 | Over | |
| Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 30 | 34 | 55 | 22 | 00 | 141 | |||
| 03/08/22 | New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 34 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 00 | 111 | Under | |
| Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 44 | 33 | 35 | 20 | 00 | 132 | |||
| 02/15/22 | Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 37 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 00 | 121 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 27 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 00 | 109 | |||
| 11/13/21 | Memphis Grizzlies MEM | 22 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 00 | 101 | Under | |
| New Orleans Pelicans NOP | 35 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 00 | 112 |
Pelicans Vs Over/Under
Grizzlies Vs Over/Under
Pelicans Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Reb | Ast | Tov | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20 | @ UTA | 123-119W | 45 | 28 | 12 | 92 |
| 01/17 | @ UTA | 136-123W | 56 | 34 | 13 | 100 |
| 01/15 | @ DAL | 119-116W | 49 | 24 | 10 | 97 |
| 01/14 | vs CHI | 119-113W | 46 | 32 | 10 | 96 |
| 01/12 | vs BOS | 119-120L | 42 | 24 | 9 | 86 |
| 01/10 | vs PHI | 123-115W | 44 | 31 | 12 | 91 |
| 01/08 | @ POR | 100-119L | 41 | 19 | 17 | 90 |
| 01/07 | @ MIN | 97-104L | 46 | 23 | 14 | 94 |
| 01/03 | @ WAS | 132-120W | 37 | 36 | 7 | 96 |
| 01/01 | vs MIA | 108-119L | 31 | 25 | 10 | 80 |
Grizzlies Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Reb | Ast | Tov | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22 | @ CHA | 132-120W | 40 | 36 | 16 | 98 |
| 01/20 | @ MIN | 108-106W | 47 | 19 | 13 | 86 |
| 01/17 | vs SAS | 140-112W | 41 | 39 | 7 | 97 |
| 01/15 | vs SAS | 129-115W | 52 | 28 | 8 | 103 |
| 01/13 | vs HOU | 118-120L | 31 | 15 | 17 | 85 |
| 01/11 | vs MIN | 127-125W | 46 | 25 | 13 | 108 |
| 01/09 | @ HOU | 115-119L | 43 | 20 | 19 | 84 |
| 01/06 | @ DAL | 119-104W | 55 | 24 | 13 | 88 |
| 01/04 | vs GSW | 113-121L | 43 | 29 | 22 | 88 |
| 01/03 | vs SAC | 133-138L | 51 | 31 | 17 | 89 |
Starting Lineups
| New Orleans Pelicans | Proj | L5 | L15 | S% | S/DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.0 | 18.6 | 14.9 | 43% | 18.4 | |
|
CJ McCollum
SG
|
36.0 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 100% | 36.5 |
| 24.0 | 20.1 | 25.8 | 100% | 24.8 | |
| 44.0 | 46.4 | 35.2 | 93% | 36.0 | |
| 43.0 | 46.0 | 41.4 | 100% | 41.9 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Proj | L5 | L15 | S% | S/DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Desmond Bane
SG
|
37.0 | 42.4 | 35.9 | 100% | 35.2 |
| 19.0 | 13.4 | 20.5 | 74% | 18.5 | |
| 41.0 | 34.4 | 40.7 | 100% | 41.1 | |
|
Ja Morant
PG
|
37.0 | 39.8 | 40.3 | 100% | 40.7 |
|
Jaylen Wells
SF
|
17.0 | 19.2 | 20.4 | 100% | 20.7 |
Pelicans Notable Injuries
- Zion Williamson (PF): Avg: 22.8pts, 6.1reb, 5.0ast, 31.1 minutes. Last game: 01/17/25. Impact: 7.5
Grizzlies Notable Injuries
- Jake LaRavia (SF/PF): Avg: 8.8pts, 4.1reb, 2.4ast, 21.9 minutes. Last game: 01/20/25. Impact: 2.6
- John Konchar (SG/SF): Avg: 4.0pts, 4.5reb, 1.8ast, 19.5 minutes. Last game: 01/17/25. Impact: 2.4
- Yuki Kawamura (PG): Avg: 1.5pts, 0.4reb, 0.8ast, 3.5 minutes. Last game: 01/17/25. Impact: 0.7
Top Player Props
This article, published more than 6 hours prior to game time, focuses exclusively on Over prop bets due to the propensity for NBA teams to make last-minute injury adjustments. For the most current prop bets, including any updates closer to tip-off, please refer to the link provided below the table.
| Stat | Over % | Opposing Defense/Game | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Team | Prop | Line | Proj | Diff | L5 | L10 | L15 | L30 | Opp | Stat | Rank |
| Dejounte Murray | NOP | Pts | 18.5 | 20.8 | +2.3 | 60% | 50% | 33% | 33% | MEM | -2.4 | #2 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | Pts | 6.5 | 7.8 | +1.3 | 20% | 30% | 53% | 53% | NOP | +0.3 | #17 |
| Trey Murphy III | NOP | Reb | 5.5 | 7.0 | +1.5 | 80% | 40% | 47% | 47% | MEM | -0.6 | #4 |
| CJ McCollum | NOP | Reb | 3.5 | 4.0 | +0.5 | 80% | 50% | 53% | 53% | MEM | -0.6 | #4 |
Pelicans Defense vs
| Position | Pts | Reb | Ast | Overall | vs NBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | #17 | #30 | #14 | #20 | 4.8% |
| PF | #29 | #19 | #4 | #24 | 4.1% |
| PG | #19 | #27 | #27 | #28 | 7.8% |
| SF | #23 | #13 | #12 | #19 | 3.1% |
| SG | #21 | #21 | #22 | #24 | 5.0% |
Grizzlies Defense vs
| Position | Pts | Reb | Ast | Overall | vs NBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | #15 | #16 | #11 | #17 | 3.2% |
| PF | #26 | #21 | #27 | #28 | 8.5% |
| PG | #2 | #19 | #3 | #2 | -8.5% |
| SF | #19 | #11 | #30 | #24 | 6.4% |
| SG | #26 | #4 | #18 | #21 | 3.5% |
Team Comparison
Recent Trends
- Brandon Boston Jr. (SG/SF): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 54.8% to 10.5, 23.2 min average previous 3 games.
- Gregory Jackson (SF/PF): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 33.5% to 20.4, 30.7 min average previous 3 games.
- John Konchar (SG/SF): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 48.3% to 13.1, 25.3 min average previous 3 games.
- Vince Williams Jr. (PF): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 58.3% to 14.9, 35.8 min average previous 3 games. Overall, they are on a 4-game winning streak. The Grizzlies have a 2-game winning streak at home. Overall, they are on a 4-game winning streak.
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