New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Prediction, starting lineups, and betting tips | February 12, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their second consecutive win and sixth in their last seven games when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

Memphis (18-35), playing without its key players, is on an eight-game losing streak. New Orleans (31-22), meanwhile, bounced back from its 139-122 loss at the LA Lakers on Friday by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 93-84 on Saturday.

The Pelicans and the Grizzlies split their first two meetings. New Orleans 111-104 in the season opener in Memphis. Memphis won 115-113 on Dec. 9 in star guard Ja Morant's first game back from suspension.

The Grizzlies have been suffering on both ends of the floor with a lack of firepower. With Morant (shoulder) out for the rest of the season and Desmond Bane (out for six weeks) and Marcus Smart (out for six weeks) sidelined, the odds are against Memphis.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Preview, betting tips, and prediction

Game details

Teams: New Orleans Pelicans (31-22) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-35)

Date and time: Feb. 12, 2024 | 8 p.m. ET

Venue: FedEx Forum, Memphis

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans were pegged to make the playoffs this season. The team has been good offensively, and their 31-22 record is proof that a healthy New Orleans unit is a threat on any given day.

They have rebounded and played better defense than last season, and with the likes of Valanciunas and Herb Jones being pesky defenders, the Pelicans are a difficult team to contain on both ends of the floor.

The Grizzlies have had a season to forget and are well out of playoff contention. Their hopes rest heavily on Jaren Jackson Jr., and the reigning Defensive Player of the Year lacks support from the rest of the roster. They have struggled defensively and will have to be better on that front to win the matchup on Monday.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Predicted starting lineups

The hosts will likely stick to the same lineup that played against the Hornets. Bane, Smart and Morant are listed as out, as is Jake LaRavia (ankle). Derrick Rose (ankle) is a doubtful starter along with Ziaire Williams (hand).

Jacob Gilyard, John Konchar, Vince Williams Jr., Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. will be the likely starters for Memphis.

For the Pelicans, Dyson Daniels (knee) is ruled out. Zion Williamson (foot) and Cody Zeller (knee) are listed as questionable. New Orleans might stick to their last-game starters as well, with CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Trey Murphy III and Jonas Valanciunas.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Betting tips

Spread: Pelicans (-9) vs. Grizzlies (+9)

Moneyline: Pelicans (-375) vs. Grizzlies (+295)

Total o/u: 223

Player props: Ingram is the player to watch out for the Pelicans as he comes in with an o/u of 23.5 (-115/-119). Jackson Jr. is 26.5 with -115 over and -119 under.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Prediction

On paper, the Pelicans are favorites to win the contest, even if they are without Williamson. They are a better unit in terms of health and the two-way play between both teams. From better rebounding to relentless offense, New Orleans beat the Grizzlies, and this one will go the visitors' way.