Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 30

The Memphis Grizzlies (18-27) will attempt to turn around a four-game losing streak when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans (12-37) on January 30, 2026 at Smoothie King Center.

Friday's matchup between the Pelicans and the Grizzlies features the Pelicans as small 2.5-point favorites. The over/under is 233.5 points for the matchup.

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 30, 2026
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 233.5 points
• Spread: Pelicans -2.5
• Moneyline: Pelicans (-132), Grizzlies (+112)

How to watch Pelicans vs. Grizzlies

• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Pelicans vs. Grizzlies

• In 26 of 49 games this season, the Pelicans and their opponents have combined to score more than 233.5 points.
• The Grizzlies have combined with their opponent to score more than 233.5 points in 16 of 45 games this season.
• These two teams are scoring 229.2 points per game between them, 4.3 fewer than this matchup's over/under.
• These teams surrender 237.5 points per game combined, 4.0 more points than the total for this matchup.

Betting the Spread: Pelicans vs. Grizzlies

• New Orleans has won 27 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 22 times.
• The Pelicans are 3-0 ATS this season when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites.
• The Grizzlies are 19-25-1 ATS this season.
• Memphis is 8-15-1 ATS this year when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
• At home this season, the Pelicans are 7-19 overall and 15-11 against the spread.
• At home, as a 2.5-point favorite or more, New Orleans is unbeaten ATS (2-0).
• On the road, the Grizzlies are 9-11-1 against the spread, and 8-13 overall.
• As 2.5-point underdogs or more on the road, Memphis is 3-2 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Pelicans vs. Grizzlies

• The Pelicans have won all four of the games they have been favored on the moneyline this season.
• The Grizzlies have been underdogs in 28 games this season and won seven (25%) of those contests.
• New Orleans has won all three games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -132 or shorter.
• Memphis has a record of 5-19, a 20.8% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +112 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Pelicans have a 56.9% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pelicans vs. Grizzlies

• Pick ATS: Pelicans (- 2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (233.5)
  
• Prediction: Pelicans 119 - Grizzlies 107
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