The New Orleans Pelicans (2-4) and Memphis Grizzlies (6-0) meet Monday for the first of their 4 matchups in the 2026-27 season. Tip from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Tied 2-2 with a split in Memphis
The Pelicans beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-99 Saturday, covering as a 4.5-point home underdog with the Under (239.5) cashing. New Orleans was led by F Saddiq Bey, who scored 25 points on 9 for 13 shooting. The Pelicans have ripped off 2 straight wins after losing their first 4 games. They are 4-2 against the spread (ATS).
In surprising fashion, the Grizzlies are the lone undefeated
team in the NBA. They throttled the Sacramento Kings 136-105 Saturday, covering as a 7.5-point home favorite as the Over (227.5) hit. Memphis was led by rookie F Cameron Boozer, who scored 27 points and drained 3 triples. The Grizzlies are also 6-0 ATS.
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Pelicans at Grizzlies odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Grizzlies -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +5.5 (-118) | Grizzlies -5.5 (-102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Pelicans at Grizzlies key injuries
Pelicans
- C Yves Missi (knee) out
- F Trey Murphy III (patella) probable
- G Jordan Poole (ankle) out
Grizzlies
- F Scotty Pippen Jr. (back) doubtful
- C Quinten Post (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Grizzlies picks and predictions
Prediction
Grizzlies 125, Pelicans 116
Moneyline
PASS.
No interest; the Grizzlies (-190) should keep their win streak alive, but are too expensive to consider.
Against the spread
BET GRIZZLIES -5.5 (-102).
There's no reason to think the Grizzlies will slow down Monday. They have scored 124 points or more in 2 straight games and are 4-0 ATS as a favorite. Memphis has allowed 112 points or fewer in every game.
The Pelicans have found some rhythm, but those have been at home. They have allowed 130.5 points per game on the road. New Orleans will be short a key offensive weapon in Murphy III as well, which should limit its offensive ceiling.
Over/Under
BET OVER 234.5 (-105).
Both sides have been consistent enough offensively to back the Over. The Pelicans, who are 4-2 O/U, have scored at least 119 points in 5 of their 6 games. The Grizzlies have gone Over in 2 of their last 4 games and rank No. 3 in the league in offensive rating.
Both teams rank top 10 in pace, so this should be a high-tempo game. Take OVER 234.5 (-105).
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