Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, November 26, 2025
It’s a Western Conference clash on the parquet floor in the Big Easy as the Memphis Grizzlies clash with the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night and we have things covered with our Grizzlies vs. Pelicans prediction. Memphis fell 125-115 at home to Denver in their previous contest Monday night, failing to cover the line as a 6.5-point underdog. New Orleans outgunned Chicago 143-130 at home Monday night in their previous contest, winning outright as a five-point underdog. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the Pelicans own a 44-43 advantage but the Grizzlies have won the last five meetings, including a 128-122 home win in the first meeting this season October 22. Read more about this Grizzlies vs. Pelicans prediction! Need some winners? Check out our NBA Predictions and beat the books!
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Grizzlies Trying to Get Back in Win Column
Memphis lost for the sixth time in eight games as they were downed at home by Denver Monday night. The Grizzlies entered Tuesday 6-12 and stood third in the Southwest Division, 6.5 games behind the Rockets for the top spot. Against Denver, Memphis led by three early but trailed by four after the opening quarter and by eight at the half. The Grizzlies never got closer than three in the second half and trailed by as many as 17 en route to the loss. Memphis shot 46.2% from the floor, including 16 of 47 from three-point range, and allowed Denver to shoot 50.6% in the game. Jock Landale led the Grizzlies with 26 points and 10 rebounds off the bench in the loss.
On the season, the Grizzlies are 24th in the league in scoring offense as they average 112.3 points per game this season. Memphis is 8th in the league in rebounding with 45.6 boards a night while the team is 7th by dishing out an average of 28.6 assists a night. The Grizzlies are below average defensively as they are 18th in the league by allowing an average of 116.9 points per contest. Ja Morant leads the team in scoring with 17.9 points and 7.6 assists per contest. Jaren Jackson Jr. (17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds) and Santi Aldama (13.8 points, 6.7 rebounds) are solid secondary scoring options. Cedric Coward (13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds), Jock Landale (11.2 points, 5.6 rebounds), Jaylen Wells (10.3 points) and Zach Edey (10.2 points, 7.6 rebounds) provide additional scoring punch. Cam Spencer, Vince Williams Jr., Javon Small, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Olivier Maxence-Prosper and John Konchar are all counted on for coach Tuomas Iisalo’s rotation. Memphis stands 29th in field goal percentage as they connect on 43.3% of their attempts from the floor on the season. The Grizzlies splash an average of 13.9 three-pointers a night, putting them 11th in that category. Memphis is 28th in three-point field goal percentage as they knock down 32.5% of their attempts from beyond the arc this season. The Grizzlies are 7th in the league in free-throw shooting as they knock down 81.5% of their attempts at the stripe.
Key Injury Report for Grizzlies:
- Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) is out.
- Forward Brandon Clarke (knee) is out.
- Guard Javon Small (toe) is out.
- Guard Ty Jerome (calf) is out.
- Guard Ja Morant (calf) is out.
- Center Zach Edey (head) is questionable.
New Orleans Seeking Back-to-Back Wins
New Orleans snapped a nine-game slide as they dropped Chicago at home Monday night in their previous contest. The Pelicans improved to 3-15 on the year and are in the basement of the Southwest Division, 9.5 games behind the Rockets for the top spot. Against Chicago, New Orleans trailed 6-1 80 seconds into the game before rallying to lead 37-30 after the opening quarter. The Pelicans pushed the margin to 16 at the half and led by as many as 22 in the second half, not letting the Bulls closer than eight, en route to the win. New Orleans shot 51% from the floor, including 13 of 35 from three-point range, and won the rebounding battle 55-33 in the contest. Zion Williamson led eight players in double figures with 29 points in the win.
On the season, the Pelicans are 27th in the league in scoring offense as they average 110.6 points per game on the season. New Orleans is 23rd in rebounding by collecting 42.5 boards a night while the team ranks 30th in assists by dishing out 23.1 dimes a night. The Pelicans are 25th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 121.9 points per game so far this year. Zion Williamson leads the team with 22.4 points plus 5.5 rebounds and four assists a night. Jordan Poole (17.3 points), Trey Murphy III (20.2 points, 6.3 rebounds) and Jeremiah Fears (15.4 points, 2.7 assists) are solid secondary scoring options. Herbert Jones (9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds), Saddiq Bey (12.1 points, 5.4 rebounds), Yves Missi, Derik Queen (12.4 points, 6.5 rebounds), DeAndre Jordan, Jordan Hawkins, Kevon Looney, Jose Alvarado and Bryce McGowens are key pieces in the Pelicans’ rotation. New Orleans is 25th in field goal percentage by shooting 44.6% from the field as a team this season. The Pelicans are 27th in the league in threes per game as they knock down 11.2 triples per contest and stand 23rd in three-point shooting by hitting 33.8% percent from beyond the arc. New Orleans is 25th in the league in free throw shooting by converting 76.1% of their attempts at the line.
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Key Injury Report for Pelicans:
- Forward Karlo Matkovic (calf) is questionable.
- Guard Jordan Poole (knee) is questionable.
- Guard Jordan Hawkins (personal) is questionable.
- Guard Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is out.
- Forward Herbert Jones (calf) is out.
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Pick
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Moneyline Pick
- Grizzlies -3.5 (4 units)
Both teams are off to slow starts this season, and injuries have piled up as well. Memphis being minus Morant is tough and it seems that the Grizzlies haven’t really adapted to Iisalo’s style of play. With that said, New Orleans has been awful this year as their three wins are over Charlotte, Dallas and Chicago. Those teams have a combined record of 18-35, with the Bulls owning half of those wins. The Pelicans just earned their first win under James Borrego after the team fired Willie Green earlier this month. New Orleans is at home, but they aren’t good enough to rely on here. Take the Grizzlies in this contest as they come up with the victory.
Grizzlies vs. Pelicans Over/Under Pick
- Under 233.5 (4 units)
Memphis has seen the under post a 12-6 mark in their opening 18 games in relation to the total this season, entering Tuesday night’s action. The Grizzlies are 24th in scoring offense, 25th in offensive efficiency and 11th in tempo with an average of 101 possessions per game. New Orleans has gone over the number in 10 of their 18 games on the year entering Tuesday night. The Pelicans are 27th in the league in scoring offense, 26th in offensive efficiency and 24th in terms of pace with 99.1 possessions a night. Memphis has stayed under the number in seven of their last 10 games and with neither team good offensively, look for this game to stay under the total.
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