Hornets-Grizzlies Lines Preview

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the New Orleans Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies meet at FedExForum. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Hornets defeated Minnesota 101-97 as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (190.5). Rasual Butler scored 23 points and grabbed eight rebounds for New Orleans, while Sean Marks added 18 points in the win. The Grizzlies were locked in a tight battle, but came out on top with a 78-70 victory over the Raptors on Saturday. The Grizzlies won the game as a pick'em, and the 148 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 199. Mike Conley collected 15 points, six rebounds and eight assists to lead the way. Current streak: New Orleans has won 2 straight games. Team records: New Orleans: 30-18 SU, 21-25-2 ATS Memphis: 14-36 SU, 18-31-1 ATS New Orleans most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Minnesota are 7-3 After a win are 4-6 Memphis most recently: When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After playing Toronto are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis The total has gone OVER in 11 of New Orleans's last 12 games when playing Memphis New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis The total has gone OVER in 11 of Memphis's last 12 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 6 games when playing at home against New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Memphis's last 13 games at home Next up: New Orleans home to Boston, Wednesday, February 11 Memphis at Philadelphia, Wednesday, February 11