New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Oct 2025

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Grizzlies

The New Orleans Pelicans face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in this NBA matchup at FedExForum, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, October 22. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Grizzlies Should Shine In This Game

Our betting prediction is that the Grizzlies are going to cover the -4.5 on the spread. You can get -106 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against the Pelicans.

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7 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Grizzlies Wins

The New Orleans Pelicans wrapped up their 2024–25 campaign with a 115–100 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center. Antonio Reeves scored 20 points, with Jamal Cain getting 18 and Lester Quinones 17.

The Memphis Grizzlies ended last season by being swept 4–0 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs. In Game 4, they were edged out 117–115 at home at FedExForum. Scotty Pippen Jr. scored 30 points and had 11 rebounds, while Santi Aldama recorded 23 points and Desmond Bane 23.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Grizzlies who came out on top when they last played the Pelicans. At Smoothie King Center, a 107-104 win was recorded. The Grizzlies have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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The Pelicans have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 104.7 points, 46.3 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.2 blocks while shooting 44.4% from the field and 74.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 117.6 points and 44.9 rebounds per contest.

Antonio Reeves is averaging 15.4 points and 2.5 (41.7%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi averages 7.0 rebounds and Elfrid Payton 9.7 assists.

The Grizzlies have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.8 points, 45.6 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field and 83.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 116.2 points and 42.9 rebounds.

Ja Morant is averaging 18.4 points and 4.7 assists, while Zach Edey has an average of 10.3 rebounds and Desmond Bane 2.7 (39.1%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Prediction & Picks

Get ready for New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s time to go for Grizzlies against the spread, especially with an attractive -4.5 line at -106. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this NBA matchup.

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Key Pelicans vs Grizzlies stats:

• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.

Grizzlies -4.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Santi Aldama Over 13.5 Points -114

Santi Aldama (Grizzlies) has had Over 13.5 points in 2 straight games. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -114.

Latest Santi Aldama Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-115

Under 13.5

-115

Assists

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+107

Rebounds

Over 7.5

+108

Under 7.5

-143

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Ja Morant Under 7.5 Assists -133

Ja Morant (Grizzlies) has totaled an average of 6 assists in the past 4 games. He might struggle to reach the Player Assists line this time around, with this pick available to back at -133.

Latest Ja Morant Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 24.5

-120

Under 24.5

-110

Assists

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-133

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 111 - 118 Grizzlies

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Grizzlies to win 118-111 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Grizzlies Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this NBA game, Memphis Grizzlies might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -185 Moneyline betting odds. At +154, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 237. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s the chance to back Under 237 at -110.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Moneyline

Pelicans

+154

Grizzlies

-185

Point Spread

Pelicans +4.5

-114

Grizzlies -4.5

-106

Total Points

Under 237

-110

Over 237

-110

Zion Williamson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Zion Williamson is available at -108 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -122 is available.

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 25.5

-108

Under 25.5

-122

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 24.5

-120

Under 24.5

-110

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 22.5

-122

Under 22.5

-109

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-108

Under 20.5

-123

Jordan Poole (Pelicans)

Over 17.5

-120

Under 17.5

-110

Santi Aldama (Grizzlies)

Over 13.5

-115

Under 13.5

-115

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 12.5

-127

Under 12.5

-105

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Grizzlies)

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-110

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-133

Under 8.5

-100

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-114

Under 8.5

-118

Jock Landale (Grizzlies)

Over 8.5

-108

Under 8.5

-125

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

-103

Under 7.5

-125

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-118

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-133

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-123

Jordan Poole (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-135

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-156

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-175

Santi Aldama (Grizzlies)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+107

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Grizzlies)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+141

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-120

Under 8.5

-110

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

+112

Under 7.5

-147

Santi Aldama (Grizzlies)

Over 7.5

+108

Under 7.5

-143

Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

+104

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-139

Jock Landale (Grizzlies)

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-103

Ja Morant (Grizzlies)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

Jaylen Wells (Grizzlies)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-108

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Grizzlies)

Over 3.5

+124

Under 3.5

-161

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-108

Jordan Poole (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

+125

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Memphis Grizzlies Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 239.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 236.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 104.70 pts and allowed 117.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.00 pts and allowed 127.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 238.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 236.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.80 pts and allowed 116.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.40 pts and allowed 118.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.90 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.20 (74.15%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 34.40
• Assists: 27.40
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.10 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.20 (69.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.9, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 30.50
• Assists: 28.50
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 7.60
• Turnovers : 15.60
• Personal Fouls: 21.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (83.58%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 33.50
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.30
• Turnovers : 15.90
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.20 (82.65%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 34.80
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.60

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Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	1	0	1	119	109	10	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	1	0	1	125	124	1	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Cavaliers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	1	0	124	125	-1	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	1	0	109	119	-10	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Jazz	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak