Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 20, 2023, 12:35AM | Published: Dec 18, 2023, 10:06PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Grizzlies line-up that includes Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Grizzlies game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Grizzlies
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's New Orleans-Memphis NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 74% chance of winning against the Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.28, Grizzlies $4.50
- Line: Pelicans -8.5 ($1.94), Grizzlies +8.5 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.93, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.28 and the Grizzlies at $4.50.
The Pelicans are listed as 8.5-point favourites against the Grizzlies, with odds of $1.94 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Grizzlies (+8.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 229.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.93 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Grizzlies (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 229.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Memphis at $4.50 with Betfair (4.4% edge) 🔥
- Line: Grizzlies +8.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
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Today's Pelicans vs Grizzlies betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice every time.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Grizzlies to win is our preferred option because of the 4.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday has the Pelicans winning 118-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs Memphis on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Pelicans vs Grizzlies without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Ja Morant is projected to have 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Grizzlies.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 25 | 6 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 24 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 7 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 17 | 13 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 13 | 3 | 1 |
Grizzlies Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ja Morant | 27 | 5 | 7 |
| Desmond Bane | 26 | 5 | 6 |
| Jaren Jackson | 23 | 7 | 2 |
| David Roddy | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Santi Aldama | 8 | 5 | 1 |
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Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Wednesday 20 December 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs Memphis predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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