New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction and Betting Tips for 2024 Emirates NBA Cup | Nov. 29 

The day after Thanksgiving, the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup will feature 10 games, including the New Orleans Pelicans versus Memphis Grizzlies matchup. The Pelicans are looking for their second win of the tournament and to snap a six-game losing streak.

On the other hand, the Grizzlies have been on a roll, winning four straight and seven of their last ten. They are 0-2 in the Emirates NBA Cup and will need to win their final two group games to at least have a chance of making it to the next round.

Friday's game will also be the first meeting of the season and the 83rd overall regular-season matchup between the Pelicans and Grizzlies. The Pelicans are ahead in the all-time head-to-head matchup 44-38. However, they haven't won a season series over Memphis since the 2020-21 season.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Game Details and Odds

The Pelicans-Grizzlies group game for the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup is scheduled for a 5:00 p.m. EST tip-off at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. It will be televised nationally on NBA TV.

It's available locally on Gulf Coast Sports in New Orleans and FanDuel Sports Network in Memphis. Fans can also watch the game via live stream on the NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: Pelicans (+435) vs. Grizzlies (-600)

Spread: Pelicans +11 (-110) vs. Grizzlies -11 (-110)

Total (O/U): Pelicans o225.5 (-110) vs. Grizzlies u225.5 (-110)

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Betting Tips

Ja Morant is expected to play against the New Orleans Pelicans after missing the previous game with a minor knee injury. Morant has an over/under of 19.5 points, which is lower than his season average of 20.8 points per game. Bet on Morant to go over since he has scored at least 20 points in his last three games.

Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 22.2 ppg this season and is favored to go over 18.5 points. JJJ is coming off a 12-point performance, but that is a possible outlier. He has scored at least 19 points for 10 consecutive games before Wednesday. Bet on him to comfortably score more than 18.5.

Dejounte Murray was a little cold from the field in his return to injury on Wednesday with just 14 points on 17 shots. Murray likely needs time to get his rhythm back, so it might be better to go against the odds. He's favored to go over 16.5 but take the risk and go with under for the potential extra payout.

CJ McCollum will play his third game since returning from injury and has been solid with 23 and 19 points, respectively. He's projected to score under 20.5 but take the risk of betting over if Brandon Ingram gets ruled out before tip-off. Monitor Ingram's availability before making the wager.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction

The New Orleans Pelicans are the heavy underdogs despite slowly starting to have a healthy roster. The Memphis Grizzlies are playing too good at the moment, so it's hard to go against them.

The prediction is a win for the Grizzlies, while the Pelicans cover the spread. The total will likely go over 225.5 points.