New Orleans vs. Memphis. NBA Match Prediction
On December 28, New Orleans will host Memphis in a regular NBA championship match. The game will be held at the Smoothie King Center in Louisiana. The match starts at 04:00 Moscow time. The Pelicans lost to Houston in their previous home game. Will Willie Green men be able to redeem themselves in front of their fans in the game against Memphis and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast

Command Analysis

New Orleans Pelicans

Current form
New Orleans has lost its last eight games in a row. In the December 27 meeting, the Pelicans lost to Houston on their home court with a crushing score of 111:128. The best player for the winners was Trey Murphy, who scored 21 points, made three rebounds and two assists. Dejounte Murray and Brandon Boston recorded 17 points each, C.J. McCollum - 13. Willie Green team (five wins and 26 losses) occupies 15th place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
New Orleans is approaching the upcoming match with serious losses. Three leading players are in the team infirmary: Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Jose Alvarado. And also several basketball players on the bench.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pelicans average 114 points against the Grizzlies (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Dejounte Murray - CJ McCollum - Trey Murphy - Herbert Jones - Eve Missy.

Memphis Grizzlies

Current form
Memphis has won three of its last four games. In the game on December 27, the Grizzlies defeated Toronto 155-126 on their home court. The biggest contributions to the victory were made by Zach Eadie (21 points, 16 rebounds, two assists) and Jaren Jackson (21-11-6), who each had a double-double. Desmond Bane scored 19 points, Jalen Suggs - 17. Scottie Pippen, Luke Kennard and Ja Morant scored 15 each. Taylor Jenkins' team (21 wins and ten losses) occupies third place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Memphis went on the road to Louisiana with minor losses. The team starting player Marcus Smart and a number of bench players are in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Grizzlies average 113 points per game against the Pelicans (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Ja Morant - Desmond Bane - Jalen Wells - Jaren Jackson - Zach Eady.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Missy over 9.5
Missy averages 8.9 rebounds per game.
1.87Bet Bet Total Assists Murray Under 8.5
Murray averages 7.2 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Memphis approaches the game with New Orleans as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the home team will have very little chance of success. And that true. The Tennessee club is playing better this season than last season, and even in a long time it can directly make it to the playoffs. The Pelicans are showing terrible results and are breaking new anti-records from match to match. Jenkins' team will have to achieve a confident victory over the main outsider of the season.
Our prediction is a Memphis victory with a handicap of (-10.5) points, taking into account overtime at 2.01
Bet on total
New Orleans and Memphis have shown excellent results in their personal meetings this season. The average score for the last ten games is 227 points. Everything points to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 240.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Memphis has won the first quarter in eight of its last ten games against New Orleans. The Grizzlies will no doubt do everything possible to achieve another victory after the spectacular match with Toronto. The team from Tennessee will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Memphis win in the first quarter at 1.61