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New Orleans Pelicans (11-7) are currently on top of the Southwest Division ahead of their clash against their divisional enemies, Memphis Grizzlies (10-8). The Pelicans have a win over the Grizzlies this season, having got the better of them 10 days ago. They will no doubt look to do the same again here.
The Grizzlies have seen better days. They've lost their way in the last two games and their overall win-loss ratio has noticeably worsened this month. They come into tonight's game off of a loss to Sacramento Kings. A win here would help them bounce back overall and avenge their recent defeats.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Match Details
Fixture: Pelicans @ Grizzlies
Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 08:10 p.m. ET
Venue: FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
On the Pelicans' front, shooting guard Trey Murphy is questionable for tonight due to a foot injury. Shooting guard CJ McCollum has been removed from tonight's roster due to a health and safety protocols issue. Forward E.J. Liddell will miss tonight with a long-running knee issue.
On the Grizzlies' end, center Steven Adams, shooting guard John Konchar, and power forward Santi Aldama are questionable on account of an ankle injury, calf soreness, and illness, respectively. Shooting guard Desmond Bane is out due to a sprained toe, as is shooting guard Ziaire Williams due to patellar tendonitis. Small forward Danny Green is not expected to play any time soon due to a torn ACL suffered earlier this year.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Odds & Spreads
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Starting 5s
Pelicans - PG: Jose Alvarado, SG: Brandon Ingram, SF: Herbert Jones, PF: Zion Williamson, C: Jonas Valanciunas
Grizzlies - PG: Ja Morant, SG: John Konchar, SF: Dillon Brooks, PF: Jaren Jackson, C: Steven Adams
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Prediction
It's always fun when these two long-running, divisional rivals clash. For the Grizzlies, the fun might be in short supply considering top shooting guard Desmond Bane is not set to return for a few weeks. It hardly seems a coincidence that the Memphis outfit have gone 1-4 in the five games he's already missed.
The Pelicans, meanwhile, have looked considerably stronger overall throughout this season. With high scoring on average and a high level of confidence following their dominant win over San Antonio Spurs this week, this game seems like theirs to win.
Prediction: Pelicans +3 (-107)
