Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/26/2025, 12:15 AM ET

Memphis travels to New Orleans on Wednesday for NBA Cup group play, a tournament matchup that also counts toward the regular-season schedule. The Grizzlies enter at 6–12 overall and 2–6 on the road after a 125–115 loss to Denver. The Pelicans are 3–15 and 2–8 at home following a 143–130 win over Chicago. Cash a winning ticket with our NBA picks.

Game Information for Grizzlies vs Pelicans

Date: November 26
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV: GCSEN

Memphis Grizzlies Preview

Memphis averages 112.1 points per game while allowing 116.9, and shooting 43% from the field. The Grizzlies produce 45.9 rebounds and 28.4 assists per contest, with 7.6 steals and 4.2 blocks on defense. Ja Morant leads the team with averages of 17.9 points and 7.6 assists per game but remains out, shifting more scoring to Jaren Jackson Jr. Jackson matches Morant’s 17.9 points and contributes 5.3 rebounds while pacing the frontcourt in rim protection on the defensive end.

Santi Aldama adds 13.9 points and 6.8 rebounds, giving Memphis another consistent interior contributor. Vince Williams Jr. leads the team with 0.9 steals per game, and the Grizzlies have picked up two wins in the last three games, including victories over Sacramento and Dallas. Memphis continues to rely on balanced scoring during Morant’s absence. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Grizzlies with the Thrillz promo code.

New Orleans Pelicans Preview

New Orleans scores 108.6 points per game and allows 121.9, shooting 44% with 41.8 rebounds and 22.8 assists. Trey Murphy III leads the Pelicans with 20.2 points per game, and Zion Williamson adds 21.4 points and 6.1 rebounds, but due to injuries has made only seven appearances. Derik Queen provides 6.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while also contributing in the scoring column.

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The Pelicans generate 9.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game, with Murphy pacing the team at 1.7 steals and Yves Missi adding 1.0 block as the defensive leader inside. New Orleans remains shorthanded in the backcourt, with Jordan Poole, Jordan Hawkins, and Herbert Jones all out. Despite the injuries, the Pelicans produced their highest scoring outing of the month in their recent win over Chicago. Make the most of your bets on the Pelicans by using the sportsbook promos.

Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Memphis has the stronger recent scoring and has allowed fewer total points across its last five games. New Orleans continues to give up high totals on a nightly basis, creating a big disadvantage in this matchup. Memphis Grizzlies win and cover ATS, 118–113. Make sure when you place your Grizzlies vs Pelicans bet you are using the bet365 bonus code.