The Pelicans will play the Grizzlies on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies will tip-off on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 83.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, is currently 89.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 3-17 away team record. They now rank 13th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Memphis Grizzlies - The Memphis Grizzlies come to the floor sporting a 9-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 18th (114.7) for average points scored per game. The Memphis Grizzlies stand 17th, averaging 115.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.0 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 3-7 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, come to the game with a 5-3 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 10-36 overall record, while the Memphis Grizzlies have a 18-24 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The New Orleans Pelicans be sailin' into Memphis...to take on the Grizzlies in a fierce battle on Friday night.
The Grizzlies fans be ready to roar in the stands...as they cheer on their team with all their might.
The Pelicans may have a poor record this season...but they be lookin' to plunder a win on enemy territory.
Both teams be scrappin' in the Western Southwest Division...lookin' to improve their standing in the league.
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
Best Pelicans at Grizzlies Odds
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Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
| e - Memphis Grizzlies | 25 | 57 | 0.305 | +39.0 | 13-27 | 11-29 | 6-10 | 19-33 | 114.7 | 120.7 | -6.0 | L8 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Memphis Grizzlies Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM New Orleans Pelicans YR: futures available
Memphis Grizzlies Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Memphis Grizzlies YR: futures available
New Orleans Pelicans & Memphis Grizzlies Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.