Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 23

The New Orleans Pelicans (10-36) will visit the Memphis Grizzlies (18-24) after losing three road games in a row. Memphis is a 5.5-point favorite against New Orleans when the Grizzlies face off with the Pelicans on Friday. A 239.5-point over/under has been set for the game.

Check out everything you need to know about the Grizzlies-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee
• TV: FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WMC-TV
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Grizzlies (- 5.5)
O/U Pick: Under (239.5)
Score Prediction: Grizzlies 122 - Pelicans 112

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• The Grizzlies and their opponent have combined to score over 239.5 points, the current matchup's over/under, in 13 of 42 games this year.
• This year, 19 of the Pelicans' 46 games have had a combined total higher than 239.5 points scored.
• The Grizzlies and the Pelicans combine to average 9.5 fewer points per game than the total of 239.5 set for this matchup.
• The Grizzlies and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 1.3 fewer points per game than the point total of 239.5 set for this outing.
• Memphis has been chosen as the favorite in 16 games this year and has walked away with the win 11 times (68.8%) in those games.
• New Orleans has won in six, or 14.3%, of the 42 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• In the last two head-to-head matchups, Memphis has a 2-0 record against New Orleans.
• The Grizzlies have an advantage against the spread as well (2-0) when taking on the Pelicans.

Grizzlies Recent Trends

• The Grizzlies have gone 3-7 in their past 10 contests, with a 3-6-1 record against the spread in that span.
• Memphis has averaged a total of 233.3 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.2 less than this matchup's total of 239.5.
• The Grizzlies are 18-23-1 against the spread this season.
• Memphis has covered the spread once this season when favored by 5.5 points or more (in five chances).
• Grizzlies games this year have hit the over on 18 of 46 set point totals.
• The Grizzlies put up 115.3 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than the 122.0 the Pelicans give up.
• Memphis has a 7-2 record against the spread and a 7-2 record overall when scoring more than 122.0 points.
• The Grizzlies are shooting 45.5% from the field this season, 3.1 percentage points lower than the 48.6% the Pelicans allow to opponents.
• The Grizzlies have covered the spread in a higher percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 10 times in 22 opportunities at home, and they've covered eight times in 20 opportunities in away games.
• Memphis has exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (50%) than road games (35%).
• The Grizzlies have won a lower percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 7-4 (.636). In road games as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 4-1 (.800).

Grizzlies Recent Stats

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. posts 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.5 blocks (seventh in league).
• Cedric Coward puts up 14.1 points, 6.5 boards and 2.8 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Cam Spencer averages 11.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest, shooting 47.6% from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc (fifth in NBA) with 2.3 made treys per contest.
• Jock Landale averages 11.3 points, 1.7 assists and 6.4 rebounds.
• Jaylen Wells posts 11.9 points, 3.5 boards and 1.7 assists per contest. At the other end he averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.

Grizzlies Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans have a 3-7 record against the spread while finishing 2-8 overall in their last 10 contests.
• New Orleans' average total over the last 10 games is 0.5 points fewer than the 239.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Pelicans are 24-22-0 against the spread this season.
• New Orleans has an ATS record of 14-13 in its 27 games when underdogs by 5.5 points or more this season.
• Pelicans games this season have gone over the total in 24 of 46 opportunities (52.2%).
• The Pelicans score an average of 114.7 points per game, just 1.5 fewer points than the 116.2 the Grizzlies give up to opponents.
• New Orleans has put together a 14-6 ATS record and a 6-14 overall record in games it scores more than 116.2 points.
• The Pelicans are shooting 46.4% from the field, 0.2% higher than the 46.2% the Grizzlies' opponents have shot this season.
• The Pelicans have performed better against the spread at home (15-11-0) than away (9-11-0) this season.
• In terms of the over/under, New Orleans' games have finished over 15 of 26 times at home (57.7%), and nine of 20 on the road (45%).
• When moneyline favorites, the Pelicans have a 1.000 winning percentage both at home (3-0) and on the road (1-0).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III provides 22.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game for the Pelicans.
• The Pelicans are getting 12.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game from Derik Queen this year.
• Jeremiah Fears is averaging 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He is draining 43.5% of his shots from the field and 32.0% from 3-point range, with 1.0 triples per contest.
• Zion Williamson is averaging 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He is making 58.2% of his shots from the floor.
• Saddiq Bey is putting up 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He is draining 44.2% of his shots from the field and 32.0% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per contest.

Pelicans Player Props

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