Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has been the star of the show in Memphis as usual, but the 25-year-old All-Star has had a hard time staying on the court. Morant has already missed 12 games this season, and an early departure in Friday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans has left fans worried once again.

The Memphis Grizzlies (21-10) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (5-26) on  Friday. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is at 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Prediction for the NBA match between New Orleans vs Memphis, which will take place on December 28th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.