Who's Playing

New Orleans @ Memphis

Current Records: New Orleans 11-15; Memphis 11-11

What to Know

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies are set to square off in a Southwest Division matchup at 8 p.m. ET Feb. 16 at FedExForum. Memphis will be strutting in after a win while the Pelicans will be stumbling in from a loss.

New Orleans received a tough blow on Sunday as they fell 123-112 to the Detroit Pistons. Despite the defeat, New Orleans had strong showings from small forward Brandon Ingram, who had 26 points and seven assists, and power forward Zion Williamson, who had 26 points along with eight boards.

Meanwhile, Memphis didn't have too much trouble with the Sacramento Kings on the road on Sunday as they won 124-110. Center Jonas Valanciunas was the offensive standout of the matchup for Memphis, posting a double-double on 25 points and 13 rebounds.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Pelicans are expected to win a tight contest on Tuesday. But bettors beware: they are only 4-9 against the spread when favored.

New Orleans is now 11-15 while the Grizzlies sit at 11-11. Memphis is 6-4 after wins this year, and New Orleans is 5-9 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
  • TV: TNT
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Pelicans are a slight 1.5-point favorite against the Grizzlies, according to the latest NBA odds.

The line on this game has moved a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Grizzlies as a 1-point favorite.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Memphis and New Orleans both have ten wins in their last 20 games.

  • Feb 06, 2021 - New Orleans 118 vs. Memphis 109
  • Aug 03, 2020 - New Orleans 109 vs. Memphis 99
  • Jan 31, 2020 - New Orleans 139 vs. Memphis 111
  • Jan 20, 2020 - New Orleans 126 vs. Memphis 116
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Memphis 99 vs. New Orleans 90
  • Jan 21, 2019 - New Orleans 105 vs. Memphis 85
  • Jan 07, 2019 - New Orleans 114 vs. Memphis 95
  • Dec 07, 2018 - Memphis 107 vs. New Orleans 103
  • Apr 04, 2018 - New Orleans 123 vs. Memphis 95
  • Jan 20, 2018 - New Orleans 111 vs. Memphis 104
  • Jan 10, 2018 - Memphis 105 vs. New Orleans 102
  • Oct 18, 2017 - Memphis 103 vs. New Orleans 91
  • Mar 21, 2017 - New Orleans 95 vs. Memphis 82
  • Feb 15, 2017 - New Orleans 95 vs. Memphis 91
  • Dec 05, 2016 - Memphis 110 vs. New Orleans 108
  • Nov 02, 2016 - Memphis 89 vs. New Orleans 83
  • Mar 11, 2016 - Memphis 121 vs. New Orleans 114
  • Feb 01, 2016 - Memphis 110 vs. New Orleans 95
  • Jan 18, 2016 - Memphis 101 vs. New Orleans 99
  • Dec 01, 2015 - Memphis 113 vs. New Orleans 104

Injury Report for Memphis

  • Desmond Bane: Out (Personal)
  • De'Anthony Melton: Out (Shoulder)
  • Justise Winslow: Out (Hip)
  • Killian Tillie: Out (Foot)
  • Jaren Jackson Jr.: Out (Knee)

Injury Report for New Orleans

No Injury Information