The Grizzlies will play the Pelicans on Friday, December 27th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Friday, December 27th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Memphis Grizzlies currently have a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 81.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Memphis Grizzlies - The Memphis Grizzlies currently have a 7-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 4-11 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Memphis Grizzlies currently rank 1st (122.7) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 26th averaging 105.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.0 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, ranking them 15th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Memphis Grizzlies have notched a 1-2 Western Southwest Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 0-4 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Memphis Grizzlies have a 20-10 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 5-25 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, ye scallywags! The Grizzlies be ready to plunder the Pelicans...
Fans in New Orleans be rowdy, ready to defend their nest...
Memphis stands tall at 20-10, while New Orleans be strugglin' at 5-25...
Grizzlies be lookin' to improve their division record against the Pelicans...
See you courtside at today's game, and may the best team win! Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below. Arrr!
Best Grizzlies at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Memphis Grizzlies |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Memphis Grizzlies |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Memphis Grizzlies are -6.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +6.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 238.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 238.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Memphis Grizzlies are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +230 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Grizzlies
Pelicans
12/27/24 8:10pm EST | -6.5 -115+6.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Memphis Grizzlies - Memphis Grizzlies bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Memphis Grizzlies favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Grizzlies
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
12/27/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Grizzlies
Team Total Points
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 123.5 o -110123.5 u -120Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -120115.5 u -105Bet |
Brandon Clarke
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -120Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -130Bet |
Desmond Bane
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Ja Morant
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o +11023.5 u -145Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -115Bet |
Jaren Jackson Jr
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Javonte Green
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -115Bet |
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Jaylen Wells
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1508.5 u +115Bet |
Luke Kennard
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13518.5 u +100Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Zach Edey
Points Scored
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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Jaren Jackson Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -15011.5 u +115Bet |
Luke Kennard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MEM at NOP 12/27/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Memphis Grizzlies | 33 | 16 | 0.673 | +7.0 | 20-5 | 13-11 | 7-4 | 18-12 | 123.4 | 115.7 | +7.7 | W2 | 8-2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12 | 37 | 0.245 | +28.0 | 8-18 | 4-19 | 1-8 | 6-21 | 109.8 | 118.1 | -8.3 | L5 | 4-6 |
Memphis Grizzlies & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
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Memphis Grizzlies Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Grizzlies | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Memphis Grizzlies & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.