Memphis Grizzlies (7-4) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-8)
November 13, 2026 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Orleans Pelicans +3.5; Over/Under: 235.5
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Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction
The Grizzlies are still missing Scotty Pippen Jr., Zach Edey, and Quinten Post, while the Pelicans are keeping an eye on Trey Murphy III, Yves Missi, Bennedict Mathurin, and Trendon Watford.
These teams last met on Nov. 2, and it was the Pelicans who triumphed in a 135-134 overtime win behind 25 points each from Zion Williamson and Jeremiah Fears. Ty Jerome led the team with 40 points, but he needed more from other players like Cedric Coward, who scored just 10 points, and Zach Edey, who finished with just six points. Both teams have struggled since that meeting, but there is definitely more to be concerned about for the Pelicans, who just got smashed by the lowly Nets in their last outing. We should be in for another close contest, but this time I expect the Grizzlies to get some revenge with a win and cover at the short line.
Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies have definitely cooled off from their hot start to the season as they have now lost four of their last five games overall after falling just short to the Nuggets in a 123-118 loss on Wednesday. Ty Jerome led the team with 22 points and five assists on nine-of-18 shooting, Jaylen Wells drained five 3-pointers to finish with 22 points, while Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer each scored 15 points.
As a team, the Grizzlies shot 47 percent from the field and 17 of 41 from the 3-point line as they leaked 65 points in the first half to trail by as many as 18 points, which proved to be crucial as the Grizzlies fought so hard to cut the deficit to just one point before the Nuggets’ Jamal Murray scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have been doing it tough as they’ve lost eight of their first 12 games of the season, and they are now looking to avoid a fifth straight defeat after getting humbled by the Nets in a 145-111 loss on Wednesday. Zion Williamson led the team with 29 points on eight-for-14 shooting; Saddiq Bey added 15 points off the bench, while Jeremiah Fears and Jordan Poole each scored 14 points.
As a team, the Pelicans shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 30 from the 3-point line, but this game was more about their lack of defense, as they were always fighting an uphill battle after allowing a season-high 83 points in the first half. Dejounte Murray had a quiet game of just five points on two-of-six shooting, while Herbert Jones shot just one of six from the field for his two points.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Grizzlies have lost eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win
- The Grizzlies have won each of their last 13 games as road favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 13 games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The road team has covered the spread in nine of the Grizzlies’ last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Pelicans’ last nine games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Grizzlies’ last five road games has gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Zion Williamson is one of only two players to have made 9+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
- Dejounte Murray ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (92.6%) this season.
Memphis Grizzlies Player Facts
- Cam Spencer is the only player in the league to have recorded 12+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Cedric Coward ranks T1st amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (8.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (9.3).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.2).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (5.8).
- The Grizzlies rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (7.2).
