The New Orleans Hornets have gotten back on track without All-Star guard Chris Paul after winning their second straight game, while the Memphis Grizzlies are winners of three of their last four games. The Memphis Grizzlies (14-36) host the New Orleans Hornets (30-18) for some high flying NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Grizzlies as -2 point home favs over the Hornets with the over/under set at 188 points. Get your New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Prediction in now at BetUS.com
The Grizzlies are 3-2 SU in their last five games where they’ve averaged 99.6 ppg and given up an average 100 ppg. They recently beat the Raptors 78-70 at home. Rudy Gay, the team's second-leading scorer at 18.8 points per game, sat out with an ailing left hip, while starting forward Darrell Arthur missed his second straight game due to a family illness. Neither player's status is clear for Monday. Rookie star O.J. Mayo missed nine of his first 11 shots in Saturday's win, but scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, including nine unanswered, to finish with 16. "Big-time players, no matter what kind of game they have, seem to rise to the occasion," Memphis coach Lionel Hollins said. "He rose to the occasion in the last few minutes of that game." New Orleans has won its last four visits to Memphis, and 12 of the last 13 overall meetings in this series. The Grizzlies are 11-18 SU at home, 18-31 ATS and 26-24 over/under.
The Hornets are 2-3 SU in their last five where they’ve averaged 95.4 ppg and given up an average 99.8 ppg. They recently beat the Timberwolves 101-97 on home court. The Hornets were undermanned for Sunday's home game against Minnesota. A groin strain kept Paul out of his third straight contest, Tyson Chandler (ankle) also sat, and David West was ejected after a flagrant foul in the second quarter. However, New Orleans got 23 points from Rasual Butler and a career-high 18 from Sean Marks in a 101-97 win, their second straight win following a four-game losing streak. Even without Paul and his team-leading 21.5 points per game, the Hornets have scored 101 points in their last two victories contests after averaging 90.5 during their skid. Tyson Chandler has not played since Jan. 19, and West could face a suspension for his foul on Mike Miller. The Hornets will have to continue to rely on role players such as Butler, who has 40 points over the past two games after averaging 10.1 in his first 37 starts. The Hornets are 12-10 SU on the road, 21-25 ATS and 22-25 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 11-1 in the last 12 meetings.
- Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Memphis.
- Underdog is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Hornets are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Hornets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southwest.
New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Prediction
When: Mon, Feb 9, 2009 8:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Hornets +2
Point-Spreads.com New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Prediction
The Bottom Line: Even though the Hornets are without their top players, I’m confident that they can cover the spread against the Grizzlies, who are without their top starters. Go Hornets! Get your New Orleans Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Prediction in now at BetUS.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
