The Memphis Grizzlies (50-29) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (40-39) on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-109 on Tuesday, but failed to cover as -18.5-point home favorites. Memphis is 2 games behind the Denver Nuggets for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
On Tuesday, the Pelicans failed to cover as 4-point home favorites in their 121-103 loss to the Sacramento Kings. New Orleans is 1 game back of the Los Angeles Lakers for the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference.
The Grizzlies and the Pelicans will meet for the 4th time this season. Memphis won 2 of the 1st 3 meetings and the Under went 1-2.