New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Friday January 23 2026
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On Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans (10-35) face off against the Memphis Grizzlies (18-23) at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. This game will air on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, Gulf Coast Sports, NBA League Pass, and Pelicans.com. Keep up to date with all the NBA action, with our NBA predictions.
New Orleans vs. Memphis Game Information
- January 23, 2026
- 8:00pm EST
- FedExForum
- FanDuel Sports Network Southeast/Gulf Coast Sports/NBA League Pass/Pelicans.com
Memphis Form & Recent Results
Memphis heads into this game riding the momentum of a recent win, but it's been a bit of a rough patch lately, with the team dropping three of their last five matchups. Most recently, the Grizzlies picked up a 126-109 victory against Orlando during the 2026 NBA London Game, a special game held overseas this past Sunday. Ja Morant was the star of the show in London, putting up 24 points to help secure the win.
Looking at the season overall, Morant has been the main offensive weapon for Memphis, averaging 19.3 points per game. Not far behind him is Jaren Jackson Jr., who’s chipped in consistently with an average of 18.8 points per game. On the boards, Zach Edey has been the team’s anchor, pulling down an impressive 11.1 rebounds per game to lead the squad. Morant is also doing plenty of work as a distributor, averaging 7.8 assists this season. Defensively, the Grizzlies have been giving up an average of 111.8 points over their last five games, something they’ll be hoping to tighten up as they get back on their home court. Returning from an exciting international trip, Memphis will look to build off their win in London and pick up another important victory in front of their own fans.
New Orleans Form & Recent Results
New Orleans heads into this game after back-to-back losses and has struggled lately, losing four of their last five games. In their most recent game, they fell 119-110 on the road against Houston on Sunday, despite Trey Murphy III putting up 21 points for the Pelicans.
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This season, Zion Williamson has been the main offensive force for New Orleans, averaging 22.5 points per game. Right behind him is Trey Murphy III, who has also proven to be a consistent scorer, averaging 22.2 points per game this year. Derik Queen has been the most reliable rebounder for the team, grabbing an average of 7.5 rebounds on the boards per game, and he’s also set the pace when it comes to sharing the ball, leading the team with 4.3 assists a night. Defense has been a major concern lately, as the Pelicans have allowed an average of 121.8 points over their last five games, adding to what’s been a frustrating season so far. With their recent skid, New Orleans is eager to turn things around and pick up a much-needed win when they hit the road to face Memphis on Friday.
Key Players
- New Orleans’ Derik Queen this season: 7.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists per game
- Memphis’ Ja Morant this season: 19.3 points, 7.8 assists per game
New Orleans vs. Memphis Picks and Prediction
The Pelicans have struggled throughout this season, falling short of expectations and performing notably worse than the Grizzlies. Meanwhile, Memphis is riding high after an impressive victory over Orlando in London. Buoyed by that success, the Grizzlies are likely to carry their momentum into their next game at home, where they’ll look to secure a win against New Orleans. Final Score Prediction, Memphis Grizzlies win 124-101.
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