Jan. 23, 2026, 10:36 a.m. ET

The New Orleans Pelicans (10-36) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (18-24) Friday. Tip-off from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Grizzlies lead 2-0

New Orleans has dropped 3 games in a row after falling 112-104 against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday. It failed to cover as a 7-point home underdog and the Under (233.5) hit. G Saddiq Bey scored a game-high 20 points, making all 11 of his free-throw attempts, while the Pelicans shot a measly 22% from 3 in the loss.

Memphis has dropped 2 of its last 3 after falling 124-122 against the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday. It failed to cover as a 1-point home favorite and the Over (239.5) hit. G Ja Morant scored a team-high 23 points with 12 assists for a double-double, while C Jock Landale (13 points, 11 rebounds) added a double-double off the bench in the losing effort.

The Grizzlies have won both matchups this season by a combined total of 11 points. In their most recent meeting in late November, the Grizzlies knocked off the Pelicans 133-128 in OT, covering as a 3.5-point road favorite with the Over (235.5) hitting.

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Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Grizzlies -220 (bet $220 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +5.5 (-105) | Grizzlies -5.5 (-115)Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Pelicans at Grizzlies key injuries

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (oblique) outF Herbert Jones (ankle) questionableG Dejounte Murray (Achilles) out

Grizzlies

F Santi Aldama (knee) outC Zach Edey (ankle) outG Ty Jerome (calf) outG Ja Morant (elbow) outG Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Grizzlies picks and predictionsPrediction

Pelicans 125, Grizzlies 119

BET PELICANS (+180).

Despite their record, the Pelicans have played the Grizzlies close this season, with just 11 points separating the 2 meetings combined. The Grizzlies are dealing with several injuries, including Morant, who led the team in scoring Wednesday. This presents a great opportunity for the Pelicans to win outright Friday.

PASS.

The value on the moneyline is better for the Pelicans.

LEAN OVER 239.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in both of the meetings between these teams earlier this season, both of which were without a sweat.

The Pelicans have scored at least 116 points in 5 of their last 7 games, while allowing 119 or more in 4 of their last 6. They have a 24-22 Over record this season.

The Grizzlies have hit the Over in 6 of their last 10 games, including each of their last 3. They have scored 122 or more points in back-to-back games, while allowing at least 117 in 4 of their last 6.

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