Pelicans vs Grizzlies Prediction and NBA Tips - 31 January 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Memphis Grizzlies in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.

With the likes of Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are up against a Grizzlies side that includes Jaren Jackson, Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Grizzlies game, along with the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New Orleans vs Memphis NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 60% chance of beating the Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:

• Head to Head: Pelicans $1.64, Grizzlies $2.30
• Line: Pelicans -3.5 ($1.91), Grizzlies +3.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 231 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $1.64 and the Grizzlies at $2.30.

The Pelicans are 3.5-point favourites against the Grizzlies, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Grizzlies (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 231 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Grizzlies (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 231-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.64 with Bet365
• Line: Grizzlies +3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Over 231 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Pelicans vs Grizzlies best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.

Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center on Saturday is the Pelicans winning 116-113.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Memphis game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Grizzlies prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Memphis match-up.

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Pelicans vs Grizzlies: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.

• Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies
• Date: Saturday 31 January 2026
• Time: 11:30am AEDT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our New Orleans vs Memphis predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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