Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 6 April 2023
Apr 5, 2023, 1:09AM
The New Orleans Pelicans play the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 10:00am AEST.
Led by star players CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Grizzlies side that includes Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson and Tyus Jones.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Pelicans vs Grizzlies, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who will win? Pelicans vs Grizzlies
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's New Orleans-Memphis NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 69% chance of defeating the Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center.
More: Free Betting Guide for Pelicans vs Grizzlies
New Orleans vs Memphis Latest Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.40, Grizzlies $3.10
- Line: Pelicans -6.5 ($1.91), Grizzlies +6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 226 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Pelicans to win at $1.40. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Grizzlies to win at $3.10.
The Pelicans are 6.5-point favourites against the Grizzlies, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Grizzlies (+6.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 226 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Grizzlies (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 226 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Pelicans vs Grizzlies Best Bets
- Head to Head: Memphis at $3.10 with PointsBet
- Line: Grizzlies +6.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
- Total Points: Over 226 at $1.91 with bet365 (51% probability)
Our Pelicans vs Grizzlies best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Grizzlies to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center on Thursday has the Pelicans winning 115-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Memphis on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live scores.
Pelicans vs Grizzlies NBA Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pelicans vs Grizzlies without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, while Desmond Bane is projected to finish with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Grizzlies.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
- CJ McCollum: 25 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
- Brandon Ingram: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
- Trey Murphy: 17 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST
- Jonas Valanciunas: 16 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST
- Josh Richardson: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
Grizzlies Projected Box Score
- Desmond Bane: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
- Jaren Jackson: 22 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
- Tyus Jones: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
- Dillon Brooks: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
- Santi Aldama: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Memphis game at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Grizzlies NBA 2023
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEST on Thursday.
- Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Thursday 6 April 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
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