Memphis Grizzlies (40-24) will play host to New Orleans Pelicans (17-47) at Smoothie King Center with Memphis entering as an 8.5-point favorite, and with an over/under of 239.5 points set.
The Memphis Grizzlies may have been struggling lately, but against an New Orleans team that's currently suffering, things could quickly improve. The Pelicans have struggled a great deal this year since losing Jones and Murray; their defense has been terrible while they rank among one of the worst offensive units in the league.
New Orleans has managed to win two out of their last four games despite Zion Williamson being sidelined due to a foot injury, thanks in large part to CJ McCollum who has helped them put up big numbers on the floor.
Zion Williamson may miss Friday's match against Memphis, but that won't stop his Pelicans from being dangerous opponents. Memphis has covered large spreads this season and are undefeated at home this year when covering large spreads against them.
The Memphis Grizzlies have won three consecutive meetings between these teams and this should be another close game with an over coming into play. Memphis is 9-5 when favored by 8.5 points or more this season and seven out of nine games against New Orleans were won with moneyline odds at or greater than -376 on either team this year - both stats indicating victory for Memphis over time.
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