Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans 3 November 2026 Prediction

Memphis is the only undefeated team in the league at 6-0, the second-best start in franchise history. The Grizzlies now host New Orleans, which has yet to win on the road.

Memphis Has Opened the Season 6-0

The Grizzlies have won all six of their games. They lead the league with a 121.2 offensive rating, supported by a balanced attack. Their schedule has been favorable, though: Memphis has not yet faced one of the league’s top teams.

Ty Jerome has taken on a larger role since arriving from Cleveland last season. He is averaging a career-high 25.8 points per game. Rookie Boozer, the son of former NBA player Carlos Boozer, is adding 17.3 points per game.

Memphis Predicted Lineup: Jerome, Coward, Wells, Boozer, Edey

Full Roster: Guards: Pippen Jr., Small, Mashack, Spencer; forwards: Stewart, Grant, Murray, Prosper, Cooper, Hendricks, Lopez, Jackson; center: Post

Out: None

Manager: Tuomas Iisalo

New Orleans Has Yet to Win on the Road

The Pelicans have struggled despite retaining much of their core. They are 2-4 and sit outside the Western Conference’s top 10. Both wins came at home; New Orleans is 0-2 on the road.

Zion Williamson is averaging 20.7 points per game, while Murray leads the offense with six assists per game. Defense remains a problem: the Pelicans’ 117.8 defensive rating ranks among the league’s 10 worst.

New Orleans Predicted Lineup: Murray, Fears, Murphy, Williamson, Matkovic

Full Roster: Guards: Watford, Mathurin, Poole, Pierre Jr., McGowens, Johnson; forwards: Matkovic, Jones, Dia, Reese, Bey; centers: Jordan, Queen

Out: Missi (injury)

Manager: Jamahl Mosley

Last Season’s Series Ended 2-2

Memphis won the first two meetings last season before New Orleans won the next two.

Memphis vs New Orleans Prediction: Memphis Handicap -5.5

Main pick: Memphis is 6-0 and leads the Western Conference, although its schedule has been favorable. New Orleans has won two games recently but remains winless on the road. The pick is Memphis -5.5.

Team total pick: Memphis scored 123 and 136 points in its two home games. New Orleans has allowed at least 120 points in both road games, making Memphis over 120.5 team points an additional pick.