The New Orleans Pelicans (11-15) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies (11-11) on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at FedExForum as just 1-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on TNT. The matchup’s point total is 230.
Betting Information
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | -1 | -105 | -115 | 230 | -110 | -110 |
Head to Head
New Orleans has come out on top in eight of its last 10 head-to-head meetings with Memphis. The Pelicans have an advantage against the spread as well (4-0) when playing the Grizzlies.
| Date | Favorite | Home Team | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Game Type | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2021 | Grizzlies | Pelicans | -1 | 227 | -115 | -106 | Regular Season | 118-109 NO |
| 8/3/2020 | Pelicans | Pelicans | -5 | 236.5 | -201 | 165 | Regular Season | 109-99 NO |
| 1/31/2020 | Pelicans | Pelicans | -7.5 | 241.5 | -336 | 260 | Regular Season | 139-111 NO |
| 1/20/2020 | Grizzlies | Grizzlies | -3 | 241.5 | -145 | 123 | Regular Season | 126-116 NO |
| 2/9/2019 | – | Grizzlies | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 99-90 MEM |
| 1/21/2019 | – | Grizzlies | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 105-85 NO |
| 1/7/2019 | – | Pelicans | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 114-95 NO |
| 12/7/2018 | – | Pelicans | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 107-103 MEM |
| 4/4/2018 | – | Pelicans | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 123-95 NO |
| 1/20/2018 | – | Pelicans | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | 111-104 NO |
Grizzlies Betting Information
- Memphis has been good against the spread this season, posting an 11-10-1 record.
- When favored by at least 1 points, the Grizzlies have struggled to a 3-5-1 record ATS this season.
- Memphis and its opponents have combined to cover the total in 11 of 22 games this year (50%).
Pelicans Betting Information
- New Orleans has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its contests, going 12-15 ATS.
- When they play as at least 1-point underdogs, the Pelicans have a record ATS of 4-9.
- In most of New Orleans’ games this season, the teams have combined to hit the over (17 out of 27 games, 63%).
Over/Under Analysis
- The Grizzlies and their opponents have combined to put up more than 230 points in 40.9% of their games this year (nine of 22 opportunities).
- New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score more than 230 points in 44.4% of their games this season (12 of 27 chances).
- The Grizzlies and the Pelicans combine to average 5.7 fewer points per game than the over/under of 230 set for this matchup.
- The Grizzlies and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 5.1 fewer points per game than the point total of 230 set for this game.
- The Grizzlies’ average point total in outings this year is 222.3, 7.7 points below the over/under in this game.
- The average over/under in Pelicans games this year is 3.4 less points than the point total of 230 in this outing.
Grizzlies Leaders
- Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies in points and assists. He scores 18.4 points per game while tacking on 8.0 assists.
- Jonas Valanciunas paces Memphis with 11.1 rebounds per game.
- Grayson Allen knocks down 2.1 threes per game to lead the Grizzlies.
- Memphis’ steals leader is Dillon Brooks, who grabs 1.4 per game. De’Anthony Melton leads the team averaging 1.0 block a game.
Pelicans Leaders
- The Pelicans leader in scoring is Zion Williamson with 24.4 points per game. He also adds 6.8 rebounds per game and 2.9 assists per game.
- Steven Adams (9.2 rebounds per game) and Lonzo Ball (4.7 assists per game) are the New Orleans leaders in rebounds and assists.
- Ball makes more threes per game than any other member of the Pelicans, cashing in 2.8 treys per game.
- Nobody on New Orleans grabs more steals than Ball (1.2 per game) or blocks more shots than Brandon Ingram (1.0 per game).
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