New Orleans visits FedExForum on Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET. Memphis is protecting an unbeaten start, while the Pelicans have begun finding momentum of their own. The Grizzlies are favored by 5.5 points, with the total at 235.
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Pelicans vs Grizzlies Game Information
| Date and Time | Monday, November 2, 2026 — 8:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Arena | FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Spread and Total Used | Memphis -5.5; 235 |
New Orleans Must Protect Its Offensive Opportunities
New Orleans is 2-4 overall and 0-2 on the road. The Pelicans have won consecutive games, most recently beating Atlanta 121-99 on Saturday.
New Orleans averages 119.7 points while allowing 117.8. The scoring is encouraging, but 17.3 turnovers per 100 possessions have reduced the value of its shooting. Memphis is a more difficult opponent to keep pace with when possessions are wasted.
Jordan Poole has an ankle designation, Dejounte Murray is day-to-day for personal reasons, and Yves Missi is listed out. The available guard rotation matters because New Orleans needs reliable initiation against a defense that has consistently limited opponents.
Memphis Has Earned Favoritism Through Both Ends
Memphis is 6-0 overall and 2-0 at home. The Grizzlies beat Sacramento 136-105 on Saturday and have won in several different scoring environments.
Memphis averages 121.2 points and allows 106.0. Its opponents have posted a 49.2% effective field-goal percentage. That defensive support means the Grizzlies do not need to maintain exceptional shooting every night to remain in control.
The small sample remains a limitation. Memphis has benefited from favorable shooting outcomes, so projecting its current scoring margin forward unchanged would be too aggressive. The sustainable task is to defend without fouling, rebound misses and keep New Orleans from receiving extra opportunities.
Pelicans vs Grizzlies Statistical Comparison
| Category | New Orleans | Memphis |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2-4 | 6-0 |
| Points Per Game | 119.7 | 121.2 |
| Points Allowed | 117.8 | 106.0 |
| Effective FG% | 55.2% | 55.9% |
Pelicans vs Grizzlies Picks and Predictions
Spread Pick: Memphis Grizzlies -5.5
Memphis has the stronger defensive foundation and home court. New Orleans has enough offense to challenge the favorite, but its turnovers create a clear way for the Grizzlies to separate. The Pelicans’ recent improvement is the strongest counterargument. I still trust Memphis to string together more complete possessions and cover a spread below two full three-point baskets.
Total Pick: Under 235
Both offenses have scored well, but Memphis has kept opponents near 106 points per game. New Orleans now faces a much stronger defensive test than Atlanta provided Saturday. The danger is turnovers becoming immediate baskets rather than empty possessions. With Memphis controlling enough half-court stretches, I project Grizzlies 119, Pelicans 111.
Final Prediction
| Moneyline | Memphis |
|---|---|
| ATS | Memphis -5.5 |
| Total | Under 235 |
| Projected Score | Memphis 119, New Orleans 111 |
Final Picks: Memphis -5.5 and Under 235.
Prepared for November 2, 2026. Betting lines and availability may change. Early results should not be treated as established season-long performance.