Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights and Trends for May 10, 2021

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The Memphis Grizzlies (34-33) host the New Orleans Pelicans (31-37) in a matchup of Southwest Division teams at FedExForum, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, May 10, 2021. The Pelicans are 9.5-point underdogs in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season. The point total for the matchup is 225.5.

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Grizzlies vs Pelicans Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Grizzlies -9.5 -110 -110 225.5 -110 -110

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Point Total Insights

  • Memphis' games this year have gone over the point total for Monday's matchup over/under (225.5 points) in 49.3% of opportunities (33 out of 67 matchups).
  • In 60.3% of New Orleans' games this season (41 of 68), the total points scored was greater than Monday's 225.5-point over/under.
  • Together, the two teams combine for 228.1 points per game, 2.6 points more than the over/under of 225.5 for this matchup.
  • These two teams surrender a combined 227.2 points per game, 1.7 more than this contest's over/under.
  • On average, the Grizzlies have seen a 225.7 over/under in their games this season, 0.2 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
  • Pelicans' games have a total points bet of 229.6 points this season, 4.1 points more than the over/under for this game.

Grizzlies Betting Data

  • Memphis holds a winning record against the spread this year, going 38-26 ATS.
  • The Grizzlies have not fared well as a 9.5-point favorite, going 1-2 against the spread when favored by at least 9.5 points.
  • Memphis and its opponents have hit the over in 54.7% of games (35 out of 64 matchups).

Grizzlies Key Players

  • Ja Morant leads the Grizzlies in scoring (19.3 points per game) and assisting (7.3 assists per game).
  • Memphis is led in rebounds by Jonas Valanciunas' 12.5 per game.
  • Grayson Allen is the top three-point shooter for the Grizzlies, knocking down 2.1 per game.
  • Memphis' steals leader is Kyle Anderson, who grabs 1.2 per game. Valanciunas leads the team averaging 0.9 blocks a game.

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Grizzlies Last 10 Games

Grizzlies Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Grizzlies Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/8/2021 Raptors 109-99 MEM Yes Away -5.5 204.5 -400 310 Regular Season Yes Over
5/6/2021 Pistons 111-97 DET Yes Away -1.5 208.5 -120 100 Regular Season No Under
5/5/2021 Timberwolves 139-135 MEM Yes Away -9.5 258.5 -650 475 Regular Season No Over
5/3/2021 Knicks 118-104 NY No Home +3.5 234.5 165 -200 Regular Season No Under
5/1/2021 Magic 112-111 ORL Yes Away -17.5 216.5 -5000 1350 Regular Season No Over
Grizzlies Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
5-5 3-7 6-4-0 224.8 110.7 114.1 +1.8 38.7%

Grizzlies Injuries

Grizzlies: Sean McDermott: Out (Foot), Grayson Allen: Out (Abdonminal)

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Pelicans Betting Data

  • New Orleans has a losing record against the spread, going 32-35 ATS (covering only 47.8% of the time).
  • When they are at least 9.5-point underdogs, the Pelicans have not fared well, going 1-6 against the spread.
  • New Orleans has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 58.2% of matchups this season (39 out of 67 contests).

Pelicans Key Players

  • Zion Williamson is the top scorer for the Pelicans with 27.0 points per game. He also adds 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game to his stats.
  • The New Orleans leaders in rebounding and assists are Steven Adams with 8.9 rebounds per game (he also adds 7.6 points and 1.9 assists per game) and Lonzo Ball with 5.8 assists per game (he also tacks on 14.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game).
  • Ball makes 3.1 three-pointers per game, the most on the Pelicans.
  • New Orleans' leader in steals is Ball with 1.5 per game, and its leader in blocks is James Johnson with 0.9 per game.

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Pelicans Last 10 Games

Pelicans Last Five Games
Date Opponent Result Favored Played As Spread Total Pelicans Moneyline Opponent Moneyline Game Type Covered Over/Under
5/9/2021 Hornets 112-110 NO No Away +4.5 243.5 180 -225 Regular Season Yes Under
5/7/2021 76ers 109-107 PHI No Away +16.5 237.5 1300 -3000 Regular Season Yes Under
5/4/2021 Warriors 108-103 NO No Home +5.5 225.5 290 -375 Regular Season Yes Under
5/3/2021 Warriors 123-108 GS No Home +9.5 234.5 575 -900 Regular Season No Under
5/1/2021 Timberwolves 140-136 NO Yes Away -3.5 252.5 -200 165 Regular Season Yes Over
Pelicans Last 10 Games
Overall Record ATS Record O/U/P AVG Total AVG Pts Scored AVG Pts Allowed AVG Reb. Margin 3Pt %
6-4 8-2 4-6-0 226.2 115.9 110.3 +5.2 34.2%

Pelicans Injuries

Pelicans: Steven Adams: Out (Toe), Zion Williamson: Out (Finger), Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle), Josh Hart: Out (Thumb)

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