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The Memphis Grizzlies have a chance to reverse their fortunes at FedExForum when they begin a four-game homestand against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Memphis (11-11) won for only the second time in seven games overall with a 124-110 victory at Sacramento on Sunday but is only 4-7 at home. Losers of three straight overall, the Pelicans (11-15) have the second-worst road record in the Western Conference at 4-10.

Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. The latest Pelicans vs. Grizzlies odds from William Hill Sportsbook list this game as a pick'em, while the over-under is up to 231 after opening at 229.5. Before locking in any Grizzlies vs. Pelicans picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, and it returned over $5,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks last season. The model is also up more than $8,400 on top-rated NBA picks over the past two-plus seasons. Dating back to last season, it enters Week 9 of the 2020-21 NBA schedule on a stunning 83-48 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Pelicans vs. Grizzlies. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting trends for Grizzlies vs. Pelicans:

  • Pelicans vs. Grizzlies spread: PK
  • Pelicans vs. Grizzlies over-under: 231.5 points
  • Pelicans vs. Grizzlies money line: Grizzlies -110, Pelicans -110
  • NO: The Pelicans have shot at least 50 percent in six of the last seven games
  • MEM: Grizzlies G Dillon Brooks is averaging 19.0 points over the past four game

Why the Pelicans can cover

Forward Brandon Ingram is averaging 24.0 points and barely trails Zion Williamson (24.4) for the team scoring lead and he also contributes 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He is averaging 24.9 points in February and has scored at least 20 points in all eight games this month. That included a double-double against Memphis when he went for 27 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high four blocked shots.

Third-leading scorer Lonzo Ball (13.7 points) is averaging 16.1 points this month and has knocked down at least three 3-pointers in seven straight games, including 4 of 6 against the Grizzlies. He finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in that matchup. The Pelicans have dominated the series of late against Memphis with four straight wins, including a season sweep in 2019-20. 

Why the Grizzlies can cover

Center Jonas Valanciunas has ramped up the production since he was forced to sit out five games due to coronavirus restrictions. In the five games since his return to the lineup, he is averaging 21.8 points and 12.8 rebounds while shooting a blistering 68.3 percent from the floor. Valanciunas has registered three double-doubles over the past four games and scored 23 at New Orleans earlier this month.

Ja Morant's numbers are similar to last season, when he beat out Williamson to capture NBA Rookie of the Year honors. He tops the team in points (18.4) and assists (8.0) per game and has rattled off three consecutive double-doubles, averaging 17.7 points and 10.3 assists over that span. Morant is shooting only 26.1 percent from distance and has connected on 6 of 26 3-pointers over the past three games.

How to make Grizzlies vs. Pelicans picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting both teams combine for 223 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60 percent of the time. You can get that pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Grizzlies vs. Pelicans? And which side of the spread hits well over 60 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks.