Pelicans vs Memphis Prediction 31 January 2026

Currently, New Orleans are struggling with their results. Yes, they've pulled off a couple of upsets recently: they outplayed San Antonio (104-95) and also Memphis (133-127). However, they followed that with a game against Oklahoma, which ended in a 95-104 defeat. It's worth noting that their offense is highly inconsistent. Of course, there's Williamson, who can still deliver strong performances. But the team isn't playing at a high pace, and it's unlikely they'll significantly exceed their average points per game (114.8).

It's reasonable to predict that the Pelicans, thanks to their size, will perform relatively well under the basket. They're not doing too poorly in terms of rebounds. So against the current Memphis side, they can compete physically and even have an advantage.

The Memphis representatives are currently in a slump, suffering four consecutive losses. They've fallen not only to the Pelicans but also to Houston (99-108), Charlotte (97-112), and Atlanta (122-124). Even though the visitors rank fifth in the league in terms of pace, expecting substantial scoring performances seems unlikely. Without Morant, there's been a complete stagnation in their style of play. Given that their opponents aren't particularly fast-paced, it's doubtful they'll be able to pick up the tempo, especially on the road.

The Grizzlies' approach involves utilizing Jackson at the center position, aiming for maximum mobility. However, they still face issues under the basket. Additionally, the team continues to shoot frequently from long range, but their accuracy is lacking at just 35%. That's quite low.