Pelicans vs Grizzlies Fanatics Markets Prediction, Pick, Odds for Friday, January 23

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Jan 23, 2026, 11:06 AM EST

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Jan 23, 2026, 11:06 AM EST

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The New Orleans Pelicans (10-36) and Memphis Grizzlies (18-24) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. The game will broadcast live on FDSSE.

The Grizzlies are 4.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Grizzlies -4.5), with the over/under set at 237.5 total points. Memphis is a 67-cent favorite to win outright, while New Orleans is priced at 34 cents to pull off the upset on Fanatics Markets.

Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Grizzlies predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 23.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction, Picks

Pelicans vs Grizzlies pick: Grizzlies -4.5

My Grizzlies vs Pelicans best bet is on Memphis to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at Fanatics Markets. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Odds

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The Grizzlies are going through a rough spell, with just three wins in their last 10 games, but they will host the Pelicans tonight, a team with an even worse recent record (2-8).

New Orleans is also one of the worst visiting teams in the NBA, with a 3-17 away record.

Memphis has been doing poorly at home (9-12) and will be affected by several absences, such as Ja Morant, Ty Jerome and Santi Aldama, who are all out for Friday.

Nevertheless, they have defeated the Pelicans the last six times they met, going back to November 24.

That's why our Bet Labs "Bet Struggling Favorites" system recommends backing them to cover the spread tonight.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction, Betting Analysis

This system identifies value in NBA conference games where favorites are struggling but still favored by the market.

When a team has recently underperformed yet remains favored, it suggests the betting line reflects long-term strength rather than short-term results.

These situations often create buying opportunities on quality teams that are due for positive regression after a rough stretch.

Facing familiar conference opponents adds familiarity and stability to performance expectations, while moderate spreads and balanced totals keep volatility in check.

This approach capitalizes on the overreaction to recent form, betting on strong teams to rebound once market sentiment has dipped too far against them.

the team's 5 Game recent win percentage is between 0% and 40%

the game is a Conference game

the spread is between -9.5 and 0

the team's win percent differential is between -100 and -10

the spread % is between 0% and 79%

the closing total is between 210 and 235.5

the team's game number is between 26 and 1000

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WON

324-253-5

RECORD

56%

WIN%

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Pick: Grizzlies -4.5

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