Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Odds – November 13, 2026

Memphis brings an unbeaten road record to New Orleans, where the Pelicans are trying to steady a difficult start. The matchup puts the Grizzlies’ productive offense against a defense that has struggled to contain opponents.

Game details and odds

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST · Smoothie King Center

Total: 234.5 — over -110, under -110.

Draft Kings odds checked November 13, 2026 02:02 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Memphis Looks to Carry Its Road Form Forward

The Grizzlies are 7-4 overall and 5-0 on the road, a notable contrast to their 2-4 home record. They average 117.9 points and 47.6 rebounds per game while shooting 39% from three. That combination gives Memphis more than one route to productive possessions in this matchup.

Memphis arrives after a 123-118 loss to Denver, but its last road game was a 118-102 win at Toronto. The other three games in its recent slate were home defeats, including a 128-97 loss to Oklahoma City and a narrow 107-103 result against Indiana. Those scores show why the road record matters more here than a blanket assessment of recent form: Memphis has not been consistently sharp, but its latest trip produced a composed result after several difficult nights at home. New Orleans will test whether that response travels again.

New Orleans Needs Its Defense to Settle

The Pelicans are 4-8 overall, though their 3-4 home record gives them a chance to compete on familiar ground. They score 116.9 points per game, with Zion Williamson leading the team at 21.7, but allow 124.3. Generating offense has not been enough to offset that defensive burden.

New Orleans has lost four straight, and the defensive problems have been especially pronounced in its last three games. Brooklyn scored 145 in a 145-111 win in New Orleans, following road losses in which Golden State scored 138 and the Clippers scored 139. Before that stretch, the Pelicans fell 115-109 to Minnesota after beating Utah 120-113 at home. The Utah result shows they can close out a game on their floor, but their recent scores suggest they need far more resistance to avoid another night spent chasing the opponent.

Injury news

Memphis Grizzlies: Quinten Post – Out (Concussion); Zach Edey – Out (Ankle); Scotty Pippen Jr. – Out (Back); Richie Saunders – Out (Knee).

New Orleans Pelicans: Bryce McGowens – Day-To-Day (Elbow); Trendon Watford – Out (Ankle); Bennedict Mathurin – Day-To-Day (Thumb); Yves Missi – Out (Knee); Trey Murphy III – Day-To-Day (Knee).

Availability checked November 13, 2026 02:02 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Memphis Grizzlies.

Memphis gets the nod because its unbeaten road record and stronger three-point shooting meet a Pelicans defense allowing 124.3 points per game. New Orleans’ home competitiveness keeps this from looking automatic.

Original winner pick recorded November 13, 2026 02:02 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.