New Orleans Pelicans (10-36) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (18-24)
January 23, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5; Over/Under: 235.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans travel to the FedExForum to take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Here’s a Grizzlies vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Grizzlies vs Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost 14 of their last 16 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a three-game skid after getting beaten by the Pistons in a 112-104 loss on Wednesday. Saddiq Bey led the team with 20 points, Micah Peavy and Trey Murphy III each scored 17 points while Jeremiah Fears chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Pelicans shot just 42 percent from the field and seven of 32 from the 3-point line as they withstood an early barrage from the Pistons and fought hard to stay within striking distance for the entire game. However, they were never able to take the lead despite holding the Pistons to just 44 points in the second half.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been in decent form lately as they’ve split their last six games, but they will be looking to bounce back in this one after falling short to the Hawks in a 124-122 loss on Wednesday. Ja Morant led the team with 23 points and 12 assists, Jaylen Wells added 18 points while Jaren Jackson Jr and Cedric Coward each scored 17 points. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 46 percent from the field and 12 of 35 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 36 points in the third quarter to overcome an early 11-point deficit and take the lead midway through the fourth quarter. Before the Hawks responded with a pivotal 11-4 run to reclaim the lead for good.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 road games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in 11 of the Pelicans’ last 12 games.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Grizzlies have lost eight of their last 10 night games.
- The Pelicans have won three of their last four road games against Grizzlies teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as home favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Pelicans’ last 10 road games against the Grizzlies following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last four night games have gone OVER the total points line.
Grizzlies vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are still missing Dejounte Murray and Jose Alverado with Herbert Jones upgraded to questionable, while the Grizzlies have ruled out Santi Aldama, Zach Edey, Ja Morant and Ty Jerome. The Pelicans have been the coldest team in the league lately, but they were competitive against the red-hot Pistons in their last outing which gives them some hope heading into this matchup. The Grizzlies haven’t been at their best lately, but they are slowly getting healthy, and they probably should have beaten the Hawks in their last outing. The line is short for this one, so while I don’t trust either side too much, the Grizzlies are clearly the better, more reliable team right now. I think they take care of business at home in this spot.
