Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 30

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: FDSSE and Gulf Coast Sports

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-27) are 2.5-point underdogs as they try to break a four-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (12-37) on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FDSSE and Gulf Coast Sports. The point total in the matchup is 231.5.

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Grizzlies win (59.2%)

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Betting Trends

• The Pelicans are 27-22-0 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Grizzlies are 19-25-1 this season.
• Games involving the Pelicans have hit the over 25 times out of 45 chances this season.
• Grizzlies games this season have gone over the total in 19 of 45 opportunities (42.2%).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has fared better at home, covering 15 times in 26 home games, and 12 times in 23 road games.
• Looking at over/unders, the Pelicans hit the over more consistently in home games, as they've exceeded the total 15 times in 26 opportunities this season (57.7%). On the road, they have hit the over 10 times in 23 opportunities (43.5%).
• Memphis' winning percentage against the spread at home is .417 (10-14-0). Away, it is .429 (9-11-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Grizzlies games have gone over 12 of 24 times at home (50%), and seven of 21 away (33.3%).

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III's numbers on the season are 21.9 points, 6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 36.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3 made 3-pointers.
• Derik Queen is averaging 12.1 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
• Zion Williamson averages 22 points, 6.2 boards and 3.4 assists, shooting 58.3% from the floor (10th in league).
• Saddiq Bey is averaging 15.9 points, 2.4 assists and 5.8 boards.
• Jeremiah Fears is averaging 13.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3 assists.

Grizzlies Leaders

• Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 19 points for the Grizzlies, plus 5.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
• The Grizzlies receive 14 points per game from Cedric Coward, plus 6.3 boards and 2.9 assists.
• Cam Spencer averages 11.7 points, 2.7 boards and 5.7 assists. He is making 47.2% of his shots from the field and 44.5% from beyond the arc (sixth in NBA), with 2.2 treys per contest.
• The Grizzlies get 11.6 points per game from Jock Landale, plus 6.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists.
• The Grizzlies are getting 11.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Jaylen Wells.

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