New Orleans Pelicans (2-4) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-0)
November 2, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Memphis Grizzlies -6 ; Over/Under: 235.5
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Grizzlies vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans have ruled out Yves Missi and Jordan Poole again, while the Grizzlies are keeping an eye on Scotty Pippen Jr. and Quinten Post, who are both questionable. The Pelicans are starting to heat up with a couple of nice wins in a row, and they looked great in their dominant win over the Hawks thanks to a big game from Bey off the bench, but they’re going to have to be at their best against this surging Grizzlies team, who are still undefeated after six games.
It wouldn’t be a major shock if the Pelicans were able to continue their nice run with an upset win here, but the Grizzlies have been sitting pretty at home since their last game, and I think they can keep the good times rolling with another win and cover at this modest line.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans look to have moved on from their slow start to the season as they are now aiming for a third straight victory after making light work of the Hawks in a 121-99 home win on Saturday. Saddiq Bey led the team in scoring with 25 points on nine of 13 shooting off the bench; Jeremiah Fears added 20 points with seven assists, while Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III each scored 15 points.
As a team, the Pelicans shot a healthy 57 percent from the field and seven of 17 from the 3-point line as they swarmed the Hawks from the tipoff and dominated the first quarter by 35-18, which gave them more than enough of a cushion to cruise the rest of the way in this one.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies have been a real surprise package so far as they are now aiming for a perfect 7-0 start after blowing past the lowly Kings in a 136-105 home win on Saturday. Cameron Boozer led the way with 27 points and nine rebounds on eight of 14 shooting; Isaiah Stewart added 24 points on eight of nine shooting off the bench, while GG Jackson chipped in with 21 points on seven of 10 shooting.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 55 percent from the field and a sizzling 19 of 38 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 39 points in the second quarter to take an 11-point lead into halftime, before they poured in 42 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed early.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 road games.
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last six games.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games at FedExForum following a home win.
- The Grizzlies have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Grizzlies have lost seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six Monday games between the Pelicans and Grizzlies have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Pelicans’ last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Isaiah Stewart ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Cedric Coward ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (61.9%) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Zion Williamson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.2) this season.
- Derik Queen is one of only 12 qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (121.2).
- The Grizzlies rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+15.2).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (13.7).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (8.8).
