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
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Memphis Grizzlies |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Memphis Grizzlies |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Memphis Grizzlies are -4.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +4.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Memphis Grizzlies are the -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Grizzlies
1/23/26 8:10pm EST | +4.5 -105-4.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Memphis Grizzlies - Memphis Grizzlies bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Memphis Grizzlies favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Grizzlies
Game to Overtime
1/23/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Grizzlies
Team Total Points
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -118Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -118Bet |
Cam Spencer
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
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Cedric Coward
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -14014.5 u +105Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1509.5 u +110Bet |
GG Jackson
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1509.5 u +110Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Jaren Jackson Jr
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11821.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Wells
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Jock Landale
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
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John Konchar
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -125Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
Karlo Matkovic
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
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Micah Peavy
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -110Bet |
Vince Williams Jr
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1505.5 u +110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Jaren Jackson Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -118Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
Vince Williams Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at MEM 1/23/26 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Memphis Grizzlies | 18 | 27 | 0.400 | +18.5 | 9-14 | 8-12 | 5-5 | 14-15 | 114.8 | 116.3 | -1.5 | L4 | 3-7 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12 | 37 | 0.245 | +26.5 | 7-19 | 5-18 | 5-7 | 6-26 | 114.4 | 121.2 | -6.8 | L1 | 4-6 |
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 Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Grizzlies | +100000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Memphis Grizzlies Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies NBA Game
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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