New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Memphis Grizzlies play host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday Night. The Pelicans have won four games in a row and are coming into the holiday season on a winning streak. Memphis Grizzlies are on the other hand on two-game losing streak and they are happy to be back at home.

Pelicans are on a four-game winning streak and are tied for first place in the Western Conference. They are 15-4 on the season on homecourt and this is their third-straight home game. The team has been surprising this season. Their defense has improved and their offense is good. Memphis is one of the best defenses in NBA. Larry Nance Jr. is doubtful for the weekend, but could surprise. Zion Williamson is a dominant player and should be a matchup nightmare for Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies are one game behind New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference standings. Memphis is 2-4 in their last 6 games, but they are on the road for five of them. The Pelicans are also struggling with injuries, and Santi Aldama is a doubt for this one. Steven Adams could be the difference in this game. Ja Morant will need to shine at home.   New Pelicans vs. Grizzlies: Prediction, Preview, Odds and Oddsmakers.

Memphis Grizzlies are the favorite to beat New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are struggling with injuries and are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 Saturday games. Memphis has won the last five meetings with New Pelicans, but they are only 1.5 AET in last 5 games against them.

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The game between New Orleans and the Clippers is expected to be one of the NBA's highest-scoring games on Saturday. Both teams have gotten healthier as the season has progressed and with both lineups nearing completion, the offense should come up clutch on both sides.

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