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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts after scoring a 3-point basket as we look at our Pelicans vs. Grizzlies predictions.
Pictured: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant reacts after scoring a 3-point basket. Photo by Scott Wachter / Imagn Images.

The Memphis Grizzlies (29-15) carry a four-game win streak into Friday’s matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans (12-32) at 8 p.m. ET from the FedEx Forum on NBA TV.

New Orleans has also won four straight games entering this matchup, though two of those victories came against a tanking Utah Jazz team. The Grizzlies are 11.5-point favorites ahead of this lopsided matchup.

Let's dive into our Pelicans vs. Grizzlies predictions and player prop picks before tipoff.

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies predictions

Pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale; odds via our best NBA betting sites.

  • Game pick: Grizzlies to win (-592 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Ja Morant player prop pick: Over 7.5 assists (-120 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Zach Edey player prop pick: Under 7.5 rebounds (-137 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Yves Missi player prop pick: Over 1.5 assists (+135 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies player prop picks today

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Best Pelicans vs. Grizzlies prop predictions

Ja Morant prop pick: Over 7.5 assists ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Memphis point guard Ja Morant is coming off a 13-assist performance during Wednesday’s 132-120 win over the Charlotte Hornets. It marked the second time in the past three games that he’s recorded double-digit assists, dishing 32 total dimes over that span.

I project Morant to finish with eight assists during a comfortable victory against New Orleans. That offers an edge at -140 or better, making bet365’s -120 value a bargain. This line has already climbed to as high as -140.

Best odds: -120 via bet365 | Implied probability: 54.55%

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Zach Edey prop pick: Under 7.5 rebounds ⭐⭐⭐

This is a high rebounds line for Memphis center Zach Edey. The rookie big man hasn’t surpassed this mark in five straight games. He’s only done so once in 10 contests this month, averaging 5.7 rebounds in January.

With a projection of 6.8 rebounds, I’d price this Under closer to -160. Caesars offers a -137 value for this ticket, a reasonable edge over FanDuel's -146 price tag.

Best odds: -137 via Caesars | Implied probability: 57.81%

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Yves Missi prop pick: Over 1.5 assists ⭐⭐⭐

New Orleans center Yves Missi is expected to return after missing two games due to an illness. I expect him to get a lot of playing time against a big Memphis frontcourt, especially after he played 29 minutes in his previous outing.

Most of Missi’s markets have already been bumped, including his rebound line, which is trading at 8.5. However, he hasn’t cleared that mark since Jan. 7. 

I prefer the plus-money price on his assists prop, which he's demonstrated an ability to clear by a comfortable margin. He's logged four-plus assists in two of his previous five games.

A $10 bet here offers bettors a solid $13.50 profit.

Best odds: +135 via bet365 | Implied probability: 42.55%

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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies game info

  • When: Friday, Jan. 24
  • Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: FedEx Forum (Memphis)
  • How to watch: NBA TV
  • Favorite: Grizzlies -11.5 (-115 via BetMGM)

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