Missing two star players, the Pelicans will have their hands full on Monday against a Grizzlies team that is fighting for a spot in the play-in tournament.
The New Orleans Pelicans are in Memphis looking to sweep their season series with the Grizzlies, but they’ve had little rest after their 112-110 win in Charlotte on Sunday, so this could be a tired squad. The Grizzlies on the other hand, come into this game with an extra day’s rest, after taking down Toronto 109-99 on Saturday.
Memphis is a 9-point favourite to win on the NBA odds.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
As mentioned, the Pelicans will sweep the season series with a win on Monday. New Orleans picked up two wins over the Grizzlies in February, a 118-109 dub at home and a 144-113 blowout on the road.
The Pelicans sit six games below .500 on the year, although they’ve managed to pull out four wins in their last six contests. They’ve been a great cover option lately, going 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games. The total has gone Under in eight of their last nine games.
Sitting a single game above .500, Memphis has been average this year and has gone 5-5 over their last 10 games. They’ve been a pretty good cover option, going 40-26-1 ATS and covering in 11 of their last 15 home games. The total has gone Under in six of the Grizzlies’ last nine games.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans are still barely clinging to a chance at the playoffs thanks to a string of losses by San Antonio. New Orleans is 1.5 games back of the Spurs for the final spot in the play-in tournament. Even if they do make the play-in tournament, they’ll have their hands full as their two top scorers, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, are out indefinitely due to injury. Williamson, who averages a team-high 27 points per game, has missed the last two games with a fractured finger on his dominant hand. Ingram, who averages 23.8 points per game, has also missed the last two games as he deals with an ankle sprain. There’s no timetable for either player’s return, but they’ll both likely miss at least the rest of the regular season.
Players like Jaxson Hayes will need to step up if the Pelicans have any shot at the playoffs. Hayes finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals against Philadelphia on Friday. He was also the difference-maker against Charlotte on Sunday, finishing with 18 points, eight rebounds and six blocks.
Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is picking the wrong time to fall apart. Although they won’t automatically make the playoffs, they’re almost guaranteed a play-in spot, but they’re losing to some of the worst teams in the NBA, lately. Over the last two weeks, the Grizzlies have lost to the Eastern Conference’s last placed team, Detroit, as well as the East’s third-last team, Orlando. They do, however, come into this game with a win in their last contest and another W on Monday would go a long way to securing a spot in the play-in tournament.
Ja Morant is going to need to be better if the Grizzlies want a chance to make the playoffs. Morant did put up 37 points and 10 assists against Minnesota last Wednesday, but he followed that up with 20 points against Detroit on Thursday and just 12 points against Toronto on Saturday.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Pelicans vs. Grizzlies?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 10 May 1:51pm | NO | -9 -110 | O +227.5 -110 |
| Closing 10 May 6:55pm | NO | -9.5 -110 | O +228.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pelicans Team Leaders
| Points |
27 |
| Assists |
5.75 |
| Rebounds |
8.86 |
| FG% |
62.5 |
| Steals |
1.49 |
| Blocks |
0.86 |
| Points |
19.11 |
| Assists |
7.38 |
| Rebounds |
12.52 |
| FG% |
59.2 |
| Steals |
1.22 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
8.2 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
57.9 |
| Steals |
2.8 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
| Points |
27 |
| Assists |
5.75 |
| Rebounds |
8.86 |
| FG% |
62.5 |
| Steals |
1.49 |
| Blocks |
0.86 |
| Points |
19.11 |
| Assists |
7.38 |
| Rebounds |
12.52 |
| FG% |
59.2 |
| Steals |
1.22 |
| Blocks |
1.64 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
8.2 |
| Rebounds |
9.8 |
| FG% |
57.9 |
| Steals |
2.8 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
Injuries
James Johnson (PF)
Naji Marshall (PF)
Wes Iwundu (SF)
Lonzo Ball (PG)
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Steven Adams (C)
Lonzo Ball (PG)
Steven Adams (C)
Steven Adams (C)
Steven Adams (C)
Kyle Anderson (SF)
Dillon Brooks (SG)
Brandon Clarke (PF)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Ja Morant (PG)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Sean McDermott (SF)
Xavier Tillman (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| James Johnson (PF) | Ques Sun | Knee - 15 / 05 / 21 | 0-2 | 2-0 | + - |
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Johnson was forced from the last contest with a left knee injury, leaving his status for Sunday's battle with the Lakers clouded. |
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| Naji Marshall (PF) | Prob Fri | Shoulder - 13 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Marshall was removed from the last game with a right shoulder injury, but he is expected to dress for Friday's tilt with the Warriors. |
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| Wes Iwundu (SF) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 13 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Iwundu sat out the last game due to a left shoulder sprain, and it is unclear if he will play against the Lakers on Sunday. |
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| Lonzo Ball (PG) | out for season | Thumb - 12 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Ball is out of commission with a right thumb strain, and he miss the remainder of the season. |
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| Brandon Ingram (SF) | out for season | Ankle - 05 / 05 / 21 | 4-2 | 2-4 | + - |
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Ingram is expected to miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season with a low-left ankle sprain. |
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| Steven Adams (C) | out for season | Toe - 05 / 05 / 21 | 4-2 | 2-4 | + - |
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Adams will miss the rest of the 2020-21 season with a right toe sprain. |
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| Lonzo Ball (PG) | Prob Tues | Thumb - 04 / 05 / 21 | 4-3 | 2-5 | + - |
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Ball is managing a right thumb sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Tuesday's battle with the Warriors. |
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| Steven Adams (C) | Prob Tues | Toe - 29 / 04 / 21 | 8-3 | 3-8 | + - |
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Adams has missed the last three games with a right toe sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Warriors on Tuesday. |
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| Steven Adams (C) | Prob Wed | Toe - 25 / 04 / 21 | 8-4 | 3-9 | + - |
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Adams missed the last game with a sprained right toe, but it is likely that he will lace up for Wednesday's clash with the Nuggets. |
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| Steven Adams (C) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 23 / 04 / 21 | 9-4 | 4-9 | + - |
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Adams exited the previous contest with an ankle injury, but it is likely that he will be in the lineup Saturday versus the Spurs. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kyle Anderson (SF) | Ques Sun | Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Anderson sat out the previous game with right thumb soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play Sunday against the Warriors. |
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| Dillon Brooks (SG) | Ques Sun | Knee - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Brooks was absent from the lineup during the last game due to left knee soreness, and there is no indication if he will participate in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors. |
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| Brandon Clarke (PF) | Ques Sun | Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Clark sat out the previous game with right thigh soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors. |
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| Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Jackson Jr. will be held out of the lineup for Friday's clash with the Kings as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Ja Morant (PG) | Ques Sun | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Morant was held out of the last game due to back soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court versus the Warriors on Sunday. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Ques Sun | Back - 14 / 05 / 21 | 1-6 | 4-3 | + - |
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Valanciunas missed the last game due to a back injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Warriors on Sunday. |
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| Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) | Out Tues | Rest - 11 / 05 / 21 | 2-7 | 5-4 | + - |
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Jackson Jr. will not be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Mavericks, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Ques Thurs | Back - 11 / 05 / 21 | 2-7 | 5-4 | + - |
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Valanciunas missed the last game due to back soreness, and it is unknown if he will take the court on Thursday against the Kings. |
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| Sean McDermott (SF) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 06 / 05 / 21 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
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McDermott is out of the lineup with left foot soreness, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Xavier Tillman (PF) | Ques Mon | Illness - 06 / 05 / 21 | 4-8 | 6-6 | + - |
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Tillman sat out the previous two contests with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Monday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 10 May 1:51pm NO -9 -110 O +227.5 -110 Closing 10 May 6:55pm NO -9.5 -110 O +228.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pelicans Team Leaders
Points 27
Assists 5.75
Rebounds 8.86
FG% 62.5
Steals 1.49
Blocks 0.86
Points 19.11
Assists 7.38
Rebounds 12.52
FG% 59.2
Steals 1.22
Blocks 1.64
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 30.2
Assists 8.2
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 57.9
Steals 2.8
Blocks 1.2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Grizzlies Team Leaders
Points 27
Assists 5.75
Rebounds 8.86
FG% 62.5
Steals 1.49
Blocks 0.86
Points 19.11
Assists 7.38
Rebounds 12.52
FG% 59.2
Steals 1.22
Blocks 1.64
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 30.2
Assists 8.2
Rebounds 9.8
FG% 57.9
Steals 2.8
Blocks 1.2
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Injuries
James Johnson (PF)
Ques Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21Naji Marshall (PF)
Prob Fri Shoulder - 13 / 05 / 21Wes Iwundu (SF)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 13 / 05 / 21Lonzo Ball (PG)
out for season Thumb - 12 / 05 / 21Brandon Ingram (SF)
out for season Ankle - 05 / 05 / 21Steven Adams (C)
out for season Toe - 05 / 05 / 21Lonzo Ball (PG)
Prob Tues Thumb - 04 / 05 / 21Steven Adams (C)
Prob Tues Toe - 29 / 04 / 21Steven Adams (C)
Prob Wed Toe - 25 / 04 / 21Steven Adams (C)
Prob Sat Ankle - 23 / 04 / 21Kyle Anderson (SF)
Ques Sun Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21Dillon Brooks (SG)
Ques Sun Knee - 14 / 05 / 21Brandon Clarke (PF)
Ques Sun Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Ja Morant (PG)
Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF)
Out Tues Rest - 11 / 05 / 21Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Ques Thurs Back - 11 / 05 / 21Sean McDermott (SF)
Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 05 / 21Xavier Tillman (PF)
Ques Mon Illness - 06 / 05 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes James Johnson (PF) Ques Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21 0-2 2-0 + - Johnson was forced from the last contest with a left knee injury, leaving his status for Sunday's battle with the Lakers clouded.
Naji Marshall (PF) Prob Fri Shoulder - 13 / 05 / 21 1-2 2-1 + - Marshall was removed from the last game with a right shoulder injury, but he is expected to dress for Friday's tilt with the Warriors.
Wes Iwundu (SF) Ques Sun Shoulder - 13 / 05 / 21 1-2 2-1 + - Iwundu sat out the last game due to a left shoulder sprain, and it is unclear if he will play against the Lakers on Sunday.
Lonzo Ball (PG) out for season Thumb - 12 / 05 / 21 1-2 2-1 + - Ball is out of commission with a right thumb strain, and he miss the remainder of the season.
Brandon Ingram (SF) out for season Ankle - 05 / 05 / 21 4-2 2-4 + - Ingram is expected to miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season with a low-left ankle sprain.
Steven Adams (C) out for season Toe - 05 / 05 / 21 4-2 2-4 + - Adams will miss the rest of the 2020-21 season with a right toe sprain.
Lonzo Ball (PG) Prob Tues Thumb - 04 / 05 / 21 4-3 2-5 + - Ball is managing a right thumb sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Tuesday's battle with the Warriors.
Steven Adams (C) Prob Tues Toe - 29 / 04 / 21 8-3 3-8 + - Adams has missed the last three games with a right toe sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Warriors on Tuesday.
Steven Adams (C) Prob Wed Toe - 25 / 04 / 21 8-4 3-9 + - Adams missed the last game with a sprained right toe, but it is likely that he will lace up for Wednesday's clash with the Nuggets.
Steven Adams (C) Prob Sat Ankle - 23 / 04 / 21 9-4 4-9 + - Adams exited the previous contest with an ankle injury, but it is likely that he will be in the lineup Saturday versus the Spurs.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kyle Anderson (SF) Ques Sun Thumb - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Anderson sat out the previous game with right thumb soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play Sunday against the Warriors.
Dillon Brooks (SG) Ques Sun Knee - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Brooks was absent from the lineup during the last game due to left knee soreness, and there is no indication if he will participate in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors.
Brandon Clarke (PF) Ques Sun Thigh - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Clark sat out the previous game with right thigh soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Jackson Jr. will be held out of the lineup for Friday's clash with the Kings as he will be given a day of rest.
Ja Morant (PG) Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Morant was held out of the last game due to back soreness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court versus the Warriors on Sunday.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Ques Sun Back - 14 / 05 / 21 1-6 4-3 + - Valanciunas missed the last game due to a back injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Warriors on Sunday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) Out Tues Rest - 11 / 05 / 21 2-7 5-4 + - Jackson Jr. will not be in the lineup on Tuesday versus the Mavericks, as he will be given a day of rest.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Ques Thurs Back - 11 / 05 / 21 2-7 5-4 + - Valanciunas missed the last game due to back soreness, and it is unknown if he will take the court on Thursday against the Kings.
Sean McDermott (SF) Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 05 / 21 4-8 6-6 + - McDermott is out of the lineup with left foot soreness, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Xavier Tillman (PF) Ques Mon Illness - 06 / 05 / 21 4-8 6-6 + - Tillman sat out the previous two contests with an illness, and it remains to be seen if he will take the court against the Pelicans on Monday.