Memphis Grizzlies game tonight vs New Orleans Pelicans: odds, injury reports, predictions

The Memphis Grizzlies may finally get Ja Morant back in the lineup after a nine-game absence due to a knee injury sustained March 18 vs the Atlanta Hawks.

Memphis is coming off their second consecutive loss, something they have not experienced since Dec. 19, Dec. 20, and Dec. 23. when the team went on a three-game losing streak.

Technically Memphis lost two in a row when they lost Feb. 16 and Feb. 24, but those were bookends to the NBA All-Star break and a week apart.

New Orleans enters the game on a bit of a hot streak, having won five of their previous six games.

New Orleans is currently slotted in as the No. 9 seed and will face No. 10 seed San Antonio in a Play-In game next week. The winner will likely face the loser of Minnesota vs LA Clippers for the final spot in the playoffs.

Let’s take a look at what you should expect in tonight’s matchup between Southwest Divison rivals.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans odds tonight

Spread

Grizzlies -5.5 (-110)
Pelicans +5.5 (-110)

Moneyline

Grizzlies -230
Pelicans +190

Over/Under

Over 231 (-110)
Under 231 (-110)

Memphis enters the game against New Orleans as 5.5-point favorites.

Check the latest odds and place your bets for the Grizzlies vs Pelicans with WynnBet.

Grizzlies vs Pelicans injury report

For the Memphis Grizzlies:

Out

• Jarrett Culver (right knee)
• Tyrell Terry (left foot)
• Killian Tillie (left knee)

Questionable

• Ja Morant (right knee)

For the New Orleans Pelicans:

Out

• Kira Lewis (right knee)
• Zion Williamson (right foot)

Questionable

• Brandon Ingram (right hamstring)

Memphis Grizzlies season series vs New Orleans Pelicans

The Grizzlies lead the season series 2-1, with a chance to get their third win over their southwest division rivals.

Game 1: Grizzlies 101, Pelicans 112

Game 2: Grizzlies 121, Pelicans 109

Game 3: Grizzlies 132, Pelicans 111

Memphis Grizzlies vs Pelicans April 9 predictions

All signs point to superstar Ja Morant returning to action against New Orleans for a rare chance to have all five Memphis Grizzlies starters on the court at the same time. The Grizzlies starters have recorded fewer than 100 minutes together this season due to injuries and Health and Safety Protocols.

In this game, expect Ja Morant to go deep in his bag of tricks to get all the cobwebs out before the team embarks on a quest for an NBA Championship.

Expect a big night from CJ McCollum, who is putting up career-year type numbers in the 24 games he’s appeared in with New Orleans since being traded to the team from Portland.

McCollum is putting up a career-high 25.6 PPG, 6.1 APG, and 4.8 RPG with the Pelicans. He put up 30 and 32 points against the Grizzlies in games two and three of the season series.

Prediction: Memphis 117, Pelicans 110

How to watch the Grizzlies vs Pelicans on TV

This is a nationally televised game, airing live on NBA TV. Additionally, you can watch the Memphis Grizzlies on Bally’s Sports Southeast in the Memphis area. Tip-off is scheduled for just after 5 p.m. CT.

Memphis Grizzlies Schedule

After the game against NOLA, the Grizzlies will host the Boston Celtics in the regular-season finale on April 10.  The game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. CT on TNT.