Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 23

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: FedExForum -- Memphis, Tennessee
• Coverage: FDSSE, Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and WMC-TV

The New Orleans Pelicans (10-36) are underdogs (by 4.5 points) to end a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Memphis Grizzlies (18-24) on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under of 236.5.

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Grizzlies win (78.5%)

Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Grizzlies are 18-23-1 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 24-22-0 this year.
• This season, Grizzlies games have hit the over 18 times out of 46 chances.
• Pelicans games this season have hit the over on 24 of 46 set point totals (52.2%).
• When playing at home, Memphis sports a better record against the spread (10-12-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (8-11-1).
• When playing at home, the Grizzlies exceed the total 50% of the time (11 of 22 games). They've hit the over in 35% of road games (seven of 20 contests).
• This season, New Orleans is 15-11-0 at home against the spread (.577 winning percentage). On the road, it is 9-11-0 ATS (.450).
• Looking at the over/under, Pelicans games have finished over 15 of 26 times at home (57.7%), and nine of 20 on the road (45%).

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 18.7 points, 5.5 boards and 1.9 assists, shooting 48.2% from the floor and 36.8% from downtown, with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Santi Aldama is averaging 14 points, 6.7 boards and 3 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Cedric Coward's numbers on the season are 14.1 points, 6.5 boards and 2.8 assists per contest, shooting 47.4% from the field and 34.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made 3-pointers.
• Cam Spencer is averaging 11.8 points, 2.7 boards and 5.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0 blocked shots.
• Jock Landale is averaging 11.3 points, 6.4 boards and 1.7 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Pelicans Leaders

• Per game, Trey Murphy III gets the Pelicans 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals (eighth in NBA) and 0.3 blocks.
• The Pelicans get 12.5 points per game from Derik Queen, plus 7.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gets the Pelicans 13.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• The Pelicans receive 21.9 points per game from Zion Williamson, plus 5.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists.
• Saddiq Bey's numbers on the season are 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He is sinking 44.2% of his shots from the floor and 32% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 triples.

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