Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Predictions for Friday, November 13, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies play an NBA Cup Group Play game on the road Friday at Smoothie King Center against the New Orleans Pelicans. The game starts at 8:00 pm ET and counts toward the regular season standings. Memphis, which is 7-4 and fourth in the Southwest, lost to Denver 123-118 last time out. New Orleans, which is fifth in the Southwest and 4-8, was routed 145-111 by Brooklyn in its most recent outing. Check out our other free NBA picks here.
Memphis Grizzlies Team Preview - Recent Form and Key Players
Memphis came close to rallying from 18 points on Wednesday versus Denver but fell short in the end. Ty Jerome and Jaylen Wells each scored 22 points. Cedric Coward and Cameron Boozer each grabbed 11 boards in the loss. The Grizzlies have lost four of the last five after beginning the season winning six straight.
Jerome leads Memphis with 26.7 points per game, shooting 50% from the field. Boozer averages 16.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 5.5 assists, giving the Grizzlies help across the floor. Memphis has also won all five road games this season. The Grizzlies average 117.9 points while allowing 111.9, a much better defensive record than Friday's opponent.
Memphis Team Stats:
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- Points per game: 117.9
- Points allowed: 111.9
- Rebounds: 48.3
- Assists: 26.5
- Three-point shooting: 38.6%
Injuries: Scotty Pippen Jr., Quinten Post and Richie Saunders are out.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview - Recent Form and Key Players
New Orleans has performed poorly lately, and that was highlighted on Wednesday when the Pelicans lost by 34 points to Brooklyn, allowing the Nets to score 145 points. Zion Williamson was the leading scorer for New Orleans with 29 points. The Pelicans could not bounce back from a halftime deficit of 17. The Pelicans have lost four straight, including a 51-point defeat to Golden State.
Williamson averages 21 points on 62.8% shooting, while Jeremiah Fears contributes 15.4 points and 4.9 assists. Derik Queen leads New Orleans with 6.9 rebounds per game. The Pelicans score 117.5 points per contest, but opponents average 124.3. That's a serious concern against a Memphis team shooting 38.6% from three-point range.
New Orleans Team Stats:
- Points per game: 117.5
- Points allowed: 124.3
- Rebounds: 42.4
- Assists: 24.7
- Field goal shooting: 47.5%
Injuries: Trey Murphy III, Bennedict Mathurin, Trendon Watford and Yves Missi are out.
Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
New Orleans defeated Memphis in overtime 135-134 on November 2. However, the Pelicans have struggled defensively since. New Orleans has allowed 138 points or more in three straight games. Memphis has not played the best of late, but is unbeaten on the road and playing stronger defense than New Orleans. That gives the Grizzlies a big advantage in this matchup.
Final Score Prediction: Memphis 124-115.
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