We don't want to walk into a trap here...but why any fear of the Pels? The season has been a disaster at Smoothie King, wrecked by injuries, as Zion Williamson's lack of durability continue to weigh upon the entire organization. Throw in Brandon Ingram's injury and the Pels are fighting with one arm tied behind their backs, which explains their dismal run of form including losses in eight straight and 17 of the last 18 games. Allowing 128 or more in three of the last four doesn't help, either. Memphis capable of naming the score as it did last night when putting up 155 on the Raptors, with the starters playing not much more than half of the game. Play Grizzlies

Tonight is a value spot to attack CJ McCollum’s points prop market. The Pelicans are just 5-26 on the season, yet McCollum is averaging twenty points per game. Recently he has fell short with 18 points or fewer in four of his last five games. Memphis is a good opponent for him as he scored thirty points in the first matchup, a feat he has done only twice this season. Take his points over.