New Orleans Pelicans
Memphis Grizzlies
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Grizzlies

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.

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
Pelicans logo Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies logo Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

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.

Memphis Grizzlies – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Jordan Poole, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy.

Memphis Grizzlies lineup: Jaylen Wells, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ja Morant, Jock Landale.

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 12.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Santi Aldama (Grizzlies) has recorded Over 12.5 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 -120.

Latest Santi Aldama Player Prop Odds


Ja Morant Under 7.5 Assists +110 BetMGM logo

Ja Morant (Grizzlies) has recorded an average of 6 assists in the past 4 games. There is a strong case for siding with him to fall short of the Player Assists line, with odds of +110 available.

Latest Ja Morant Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Grizzlies -4
Totals Under 236.5
Player Points Santi Aldama Over 12.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Grizzlies -4. We’ve also gone for Under 236.5 and Santi Aldama (Grizzlies) to score Over 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 111 - 118 Grizzlies logo 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.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest Grizzlies Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this NBA game, Memphis Grizzlies might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -179 Moneyline betting odds. At +150, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 4 and the total points line is 236.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s the chance to back Under 236.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Zion Williamson is available at -112 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-120
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Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 24.5
-108
Under 24.5
-123
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Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)
Over 22.5
-120
Under 22.5
-110
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-114
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Player Assists
Ja Morant (Grizzlies)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+110
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-108
Under 5.5
-125
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Jordan Poole (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+105
Under 4.5
-139
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+104
Under 3.5
-137
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Player Rebounds
Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
-137
Under 8.5
+102
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+112
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Santi Aldama (Grizzlies)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+108
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Jaren Jackson Jr (Grizzlies)
Over 5.5
-149
Under 5.5
+114
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 42 35.67 926 150 22.0 3.6 3.1 6.0 0.3 1.5
Saddiq Bey 39 29.83 593 86 15.2 2.2 1.6 5.6 0.1 0.9
Zion Williamson 30 28.8 657 102 21.9 3.4 - 5.7 0.6 1.1

Memphis Grizzlies Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jaren Jackson Jr. 40 30.51 749 74 18.7 1.9 1.7 5.5 1.5 0.9
Ja Morant 20 28.43 389 161 19.5 8.1 1.0 3.3 0.3 1.0
Santi Aldama 41 27.97 573 123 14.0 3.0 1.6 6.7 0.7 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured
Kevon Looney
Injured

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Brandon Clarke
Injured
Vince Williams Jr.
Injured
Ty Jerome
Injured
Zach Edey
Injured
Scotty Pippen Jr.
Injured

Starting Lineups

Memphis Grizzlies logo Memphis Grizzlies Confirmed Lineup
0 Jaylen Wells
3 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
8 Jaren Jackson Jr.
12 Ja Morant
31 Jock Landale
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup
1 Zion Williamson
2 Herbert Jones
13 Jordan Poole
21 Yves Missi
25 Trey Murphy

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Pistons 112-104 Pelicans
18 Jan NBA
Pelicans 110-119 Rockets
16 Jan NBA
Pelicans 119-127 Pacers
14 Jan NBA
Nets 113-116 Pelicans
13 Jan NBA
Nuggets 122-116 Pelicans
11 Jan NBA
Pelicans 118-128 Magic
09 Jan NBA
Pelicans 128-107 Wizards
07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Previous Memphis Grizzlies Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Hawks 124-122 Grizzlies
18 Jan NBA
Magic 109-126 Grizzlies
15 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 111-118 Magic
11 Jan NBA
Nets 98-103 Grizzlies
09 Jan NBA
Thunder 117-116 Grizzlies
07 Jan NBA
Suns 117-98 Grizzlies
06 Jan NBA
Spurs 105-106 Grizzlies
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers
02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
30 Dec NBA
76ers 139-136 Grizzlies

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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