New Orleans at Memphis

Memphis is home and favored but playing badly, losing 11 of their last 12. The Grizzlies are on a 7-22 spread run, including 6-18 ATS when their opponent scores 100+ points in their previous game. New Orleans is fourth in the NBA in field goal shooting (.481) and third in points. The Pelicans are off a bad loss, but is 11-4 ATS after allowing 125+ points in their previous game, plus 8-3 ATS playing on two days of rest. Memphis is last in the league in scoring and struggles to defend the three-pointer allowing .371 shooting, second worst in the NBA. With the Grizzlies 3-12 ATS following a defeat, back the visitors. Play New Orleans.