| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-36 | 18-24 |
| Spread | +5.5 -102 | -5.5 -118 |
| Moneyline | +185 | -225 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-108) | Under 239.5 (-112) |
| Where | FedExForum, Memphis, TN | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
The New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies meet Friday in NBA action at the FedExForum. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Pistons and Rockets, and they play the Spurs next. The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 16 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.2 points and 6.2 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Saddiq Bey is dishing 2.3 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Magic, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Nuggets next. The Grizzlies have lost 7 of their last 11 games.
The Memphis Grizzlies are averaging 115.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 18.5 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Ja Morant is averaging 17.9 points and 7.6 assists. Santi Aldama is the third double-digit scorer, and Zach Edey is grabbing 11.1 rebounds. The Memphis Grizzlies are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Memphis Grizzlies are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Pelicans have lost 25 of their last 26 games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The favorites have won each of the Pelicans’ last 16 games.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at FedExForum.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Grizzlies have lost four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have won three of their last four games at FedExForum against Grizzlies teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Pelicans’ last 10 games at FedExForum following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Grizzlies’ last five games have gone OVER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Jaren Jackson Jr. is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 6+ blocks in a game this season.
- Jock Landale ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (39.8%) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Derik Queen is one of only six players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Trey Murphy III ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 28th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (40.3).
- The Grizzlies rank 4th in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.2).
- The Pelicans rank 1st for points in the paint per game (58.2) this season.
- Only 28.1% of the Pelicans’ scoring this season has come from beyond the three-point line – lowest mark in the league.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report
The Grizzlies will be without Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr., Santi Aldama, Ja Morant, and Ty Jerome.
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray and Jose Alvarado. Herbert Jones is questionable.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home and have won 6 straight games against the Pelicans. The Pelicans are also 3-17 SU on the road. I get it. However, I’m not excited to back either of these teams. The Grizzlies are banged up, and they’re 9-12 SU at home. Yes, the Pelicans have all of these issues, but that doesn’t make the Grizzlies any more attractive. There are better options out there but if forced to pick I’d grab the points with the Pelicans.