Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Betting Pick. Memphis Grizzlies host New Orleans Pelicans as -5 favorites with a 185.5 line at 08.00 PM ET on Wednesday, April 8 2015. The Pelicans seem to have the edge in these meetings as they’ve won seven of last ten, covering the spread eight times. Most recently, New Orleans won at home 95-89, covering a -1.5 spread as the game went under 186.0.
Zach Randolph (MEM), 16.1 PPG and 10.6 RPG, is questionable with a back injury
Memphis Grizzlies are #3 in the Western Conference and can hardly go up or down as they focus on preparing the team for the playoff run. Recently, it seems the Grizzlies lost to decent teams more often than usual, while posting heavy defeats to the likes of Cleveland (-22), Golden State (-23) and San Antonio (-14).
New Orleans Pelicans did a huge thing as they stole the No.8 spot in the Western Conference from OKC, but they have to complete the second part of a difficult back-to-back as they visit Memphis Grizzlies after visiting and beating Golden State Warriors 103-100 on Tuesday.
Tale of the Tape
Memphis Record: 52-25 (29-10 Home)
Memphis Against the Spread: 36-39 (18-19 Home)
Memphis Last 10: 5-5 (5-5 ATS)
New Orleans Record: 42-35 (16-22 Road)
New Orleans Against the Spread: 43-34 (20-18 Road)
New Orleans Last 10: 5-5 (5-5 ATS)
Memphis and New Orleans Team News
Memphis might have to do without Zach Randolph as he’s questionable with a back injury. Tony Allen missed four games so far and could be back in a couple of days. Jeff Green is probable. New Orleans are missing Jrue Holiday for 40 games now, and other than him, they don’t have any injury concerns.
Grizzlies vs Pelicans Lineups
Grizzlies: Jeff Green, JaMychal Green, Marc Gasol, Courtney Lee, Mike Conley.
Pelicans: Quincy Pondexter, Anthony Davis, Omer Asik, Eric Gordon, Tyreke Evans.
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. The Grizzlies seem to be waiting for the playoff to start and they also might be without Zach Randolph in this game as they won’t want to risk worsening the injury. Also, the Pelicans seem to have the right recipe for the Grizzlies as they dominate the head-to-head record. Grizzlies vs Pelicans Betting Pick: Pelicans to win. Grizzlies vs Pelicans Predicted Score: 88-93
