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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Memphis Predicted to Win Friday's NBA Matchup [1/24/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies matchup.
The Memphis Grizzlies will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at FedExForum on Friday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
The Grizzlies, powered by Jaren Jackson, Desmond Bane and Jaylen Wells, will face off against the Pelicans, featuring CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Grizzlies as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's New Orleans-Memphis game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Grizzlies' chance of winning is 77%, while the Pelicans' is 23%."
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pelicans vs. Grizzlies predictions page.
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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's action between the Grizzlies and Pelicans at FedExForum is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies
- Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: FedExForum
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Grizzlies and Pelicans gear at Fanatics
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Pelicans vs. Grizzlies matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any New Orleans vs. Memphis picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Pelicans and Grizzlies 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Grizzlies a 77% chance of defeating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Grizzlies winning 124-116.
According to our model, the Pelicans (+9.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 243.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pelicans | Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-108) | -9.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +340 | -405 |
| Total | o243.5 (-108) | u243.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Pelicans vs. Grizzlies matchup is on the spread.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Player Props
NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Friday's Pelicans vs. Grizzlies game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at FedExForum.
CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans in scoring, while Jaren Jackson is projected to be the top scorer for the Grizzlies.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Conclusion
We predict the Grizzlies, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Friday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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