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New Orleans Pelicans at Memphis Grizzlies

NBAregular • 2027-2028 Season
Scheduled
Grizzlies logo
Grizzlies
Memphis
0
vs
Pelicans logo
Pelicans
New Orleans
0
MEM 69%31% NOP
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Memphis Grizzlies 69% to win. The top 2 signals favoring Grizzlies:

  • Offensive Efficiency. Grizzlies offense (117.5 PPG) outpaces Pelicans (110.5 PPG)
  • Home Field Advantage. Grizzlies are 1-1 at home this season; Pelicans are 2-1 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)

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VenueFedExForum
Memphis, TN

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Pelicans (away)
Grizzlies (home)
31%
Win probability
69%
0
High-impact factors
1
0
Players ruled out
0

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Pelicans at Grizzlies

The Pelicans visit the Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, TN in 2027-2028 NBA regular play.

Our model gives the Grizzlies a 69% chance of winning, giving them a clear but not overwhelming advantage. The Pelicans will need to find an edge to pull off the upset.

Key factors driving this prediction:

  • Offensive Efficiency favors the Grizzlies (high): Grizzlies offense (117.5 PPG) outpaces Pelicans (110.5 PPG)
  • ELO Rating favors the Pelicans (low): Grizzlies ELO 1377 vs Pelicans ELO 1451 (diff: -74)
  • Home Field Advantage favors the Grizzlies (low): Grizzlies are 1-1 at home this season; Pelicans are 2-1 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)
Grizzlies69%

is strongly favored to win

Key Factor
Offensive Efficiency
Favors MEM

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • Offensive EfficiencyFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • ELO RatingFavors New Orleans Pelicans
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Memphis Grizzlies
  • Defensive EfficiencyFavors New Orleans Pelicans
  • Rest DaysNeutral
  • Turnover DifferentialNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

NOP
MEM
Offensive Efficiency
ELO Rating
Home Field Advantage
Defensive Efficiency
Favours NOP|Favours MEM

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Offensive Efficiency

Grizzlies offense (117.5 PPG) outpaces Pelicans (110.5 PPG)

Grizzlies

Defensive Efficiency

Pelicans defense (110.2 Opp PPG) better than Grizzlies (110.8 Opp PPG)

Pelicans

Turnover Differential

Grizzlies turnover differential (+0) vs Pelicans (+0)

Neutral

2 factors not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/19/2026, 8:30:05 AM

Key Players

Pelicans

Bennedict MathurinG
AJ JohnsonG
Jeremiah FearsG
Bryce McGowensG
Dejounte MurrayG

Grizzlies

Scotty Pippen Jr.G
Javon SmallG
Micah PeavyG
Ty JeromeG
Jahmai MashackG

Frequently Asked Questions

Grizzlies has a 69% win probability, while Pelicans has a 31% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.

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