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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans NBA Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook – March 9

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans NBA Picks & Predictions on DraftKings Sportsbook – March 9

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The New Orleans Pelicans (17-47) aim to end a three-game losing skid when hosting the Memphis Grizzlies (39-24) tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSE.

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Predictions

  • Our prediction to win on the Moneyline in this matchup is the Grizzlies, by a final score of Grizzlies 123, Pelicans 112.
  • Against the spread, we project that the Grizzlies will cover. The spread is currently Grizzlies -8.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going under the posted over/under of 239 points. Our projected total for the match is 235.0 points.

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Odds

  • Favorite: Grizzlies (-8.5)
  • Total: 239
  • The Grizzlies have compiled a 36-27-0 record against the spread this season.
  • Memphis has covered the spread nine times this season (9-2 ATS) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites.
  • A total of 38 out of the Grizzlies’ 63 games this season have hit the over.
  • The Grizzlies have entered the game as favorites 42 times this season and won 31, or 73.8%, of those games.
  • This season, Memphis has won 10 of its 12 games, or 83.3%, when favored by at least -380 on the Moneyline.
  • The Pelicans have covered 25 times in 64 chances against the spread this season.
  • New Orleans has been an underdog by 8.5 points or more 19 times this year, and covered the spread in six of those games.
  • The Pelicans and their opponents have combined to go over the point total 36 out of 64 times this season.
  • The Pelicans have won in seven, or 15.2%, of the 46 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • New Orleans has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +300 or worse on the Moneyline this season.

Grizzlies Key Stats

  • Points: 122.9 PPG (2nd) | FG%: 48.3% (5th)
  • Opp. Points: 116.9 PPG (25th) | Opp. FG%: 45.6% (6th)
  • Rebounds: 47.7 RPG (2nd) | Opp. Rebounds: 43.2 RPG (12th)
  • Assists: 29.0 APG (6th) | Turnovers: 15.6 TPG (29th)
  • Steals: 8.8 SPG (8th) | Blocks: 6.0 BPG (3rd)

Pelicans Key Stats

  • Points: 110.9 PPG (21st) | FG%: 45.0% (24th)
  • Opp. Points: 119.3 PPG (26th) | Opp. FG%: 48.4% (29th)
  • Rebounds: 43.5 RPG (23rd) | Opp. Rebounds: 46.5 RPG (27th)
  • Assists: 25.5 APG (20th) | Turnovers: 13.5 TPG (16th)
  • Steals: 9.0 SPG (5th) | Blocks: 5.4 BPG (7th)

This article contains AI-generated editorial insights provided by Data Skrive.

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