Prop Bets: New Orleans Pelicans VS Memphis Grizzlies 2025-10-22
"Zion vs. Ja: A Tale of Two Titans (and a Few Injuries)"
The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies kick off the 2025-26 NBA season like a pair of sore feet after a 10-hour flight: messy, injury-riddled, and desperate for a win. The Pelicans, missing Kevon Looney, Dejounte Murray, and others, are +160 underdogs, while the Grizzlies limp in with a -190 favorite tag despite losing Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, and half their bench to injuries. It’s like a family reunion where nobody shows up.
The Plot Twist You’ll See Coming a Mile Away:
Zion Williamson, fresh off a 24.5-point prop line, will either drop 30 or sit on the bench and text his agent. Ja Morant, the Grizzlies’ $200 million point guard, is -110 to score 24.5 points, but with Dejounte Murray out, his assist total might be lower than his Instagram followers’ patience for his postgame interviews.
Prop Bet of the Night:
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope UNDER 9.5 points (-104). Why? Because with Ja Morant back, KCP’s role is now “sympathetic benchwarmer.” He’s more likely to score 8 points and 2 texts sent to his mom.
The Real Storyline:
The Pelicans’ “healthy” squad is a myth. They’ll rely on Jordan Poole to shoot 4-for-10 from deep while Zion tries to dunk on Ja’s ego. The Grizzlies? They’ll probably win by 4, but only because the Pelicans’ bench includes a guy named “Saddiq Bey” who’s more of a benchwarmer than a scorer.
Final Score Prediction:
Memphis 118, New Orleans 114. The Pelicans will look inspired for 20 minutes, then pack it in when they realize their playoff odds are worse than a 76-year-old’s hearing.
But if you’re feeling lucky:
Take the OVER 236.5 total. With both teams missing key players, someone’s gotta shoot 20 threes to keep the scoreboard from looking like a budget spreadsheet.
Tip-off: 8:00 PM ET. Spread: Grizzlies -4.5 (-110). Prop: KCP UNDER 9.5 (-104). Enjoy the chaos. 🏀🔥
Created: Oct. 22, 2025, 10:43 p.m. GMT