Up ya go! The Memphis Grizzlies are flying high at the top of the standings with a flawless 6-0 record, and they welcome the 2-4 New Orleans Pelicans this Tuesday, 3 November at 12:10 pm AEDT.
The numbers jump off the page for Memphis right now. They are putting up 121.2 points per game while locking down defensively to allow just 106 points per contest. That leaves the Grizzlies with an impressive +15.17 average margin per game heading into this Western Conference battle.
Who Will Win? Stat Breakdown & Head to Head
The Grizzlies are setting the benchmark early this season. Across six games, Memphis boasts an offensive rating of 120.5 and a defensive rating of 105.4, resulting in a powerhouse net rating of 15.1. Ty Jerome has been dynamic with 25.8 points and 5.6 assists per game, backed up strongly by Cameron Boozer (17.7 pts, 10.5 reb) and Cedric Coward (13.0 pts).
New Orleans brings plenty of scoring punch of their own, posting 119.7 points per game. Zion Williamson leads their attack with 20.7 points per outing, while Dejounte Murray adds 17.8 points and 6.0 assists. However, the Pelicans have struggled to contain opponents, leaking 117.8 points per game with a defensive rating of 111.4. For punters looking for sharp nba predictions, Memphis rates a real chance to protect home court, sitting at 1.45 in the head-to-head market compared to New Orleans at 2.75.
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Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.
Leading scorers
Season points per game.
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | Pts |
|---|---|
| Ty JeromePG | 26.2 |
| Cameron BoozerPF | 15.9 |
| Cedric CowardSG | 12.8 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | Pts |
|---|---|
| Zion WilliamsonPF | 21.7 |
| Trey Murphy IIISF | 15.6 |
| Saddiq BeySF | 15.4 |
Line Analysis: Can Memphis Cover the Spread?
The line for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with the Grizzlies laying -5.5 at 1.85 and the Pelicans getting +5.5 at 1.95.
When you look at the stats, Memphis' +15.17 average margin per game gives them a big tick to cover line markets. Compare that to New Orleans' slim margin of +1.83 points per game, and the Grizzlies have consistently been putting clear space between themselves and the opposition. Covering the 5.5-point line looks well within reach for the host side.
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Line context
Season average margin, set against this match's line. The marker is the margin that covers.
Total Points Angle: High Tempo Expectation
The line for Total Points sits at 224.5, with the Over priced at 1.3 and Under at 3.4.
Both teams operate at a rapid pace—New Orleans sits at 103.9 possessions per game and Memphis runs at 100.5. With the Grizzlies averaging 121.2 points for and New Orleans putting up 119.7, the cumulative scoring baseline points toward plenty of action on the scoreboard.
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Total points
Hit rate vs 221.5
Season points per game. Marker is the live total of 221.5.
Combined pace 99.8 possessions per game.
Popular Same Game Multi Combos
If you want to build a narrative multi, popular options are live on the board. The combo featuring Pelicans to win, Under 234.5 points & Karlo Matkovic to get 5+ rebounds is available at 7.5.
For a higher-odds option targeting player lines, Pelicans to win, Z. Williamson to get 25+ points & D. Murray to get 25+ points is on offer at 34.