New Orleans Pelicans defeat Memphis Grizzlies 135-134: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · NBA · New Orleans Pelicans 135, Memphis Grizzlies 134
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 135-134 in overtime on Monday, November 2, 2026, at FedExForum. The New Orleans Pelicans covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 231.5, with 269 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies final score and game recap
The New Orleans Pelicans led 34-31 after the first quarter. The Memphis Grizzlies led 62-59 at halftime. The New Orleans Pelicans outscored the Memphis Grizzlies 65-62 in the second half. It was tied 124-124 at the end of regulation. The New Orleans Pelicans won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans): 25 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Karlo Matkovic (New Orleans Pelicans): 25 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Ty Jerome (Memphis Grizzlies): 40 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Cameron Boozer (Memphis Grizzlies): 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists.
Who covered the spread in New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies?
The New Orleans Pelicans covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 1 point.
The spread opened at Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 and closed at Memphis Grizzlies -5.5. AiQ's pick was the Memphis Grizzlies -5.5: a loss.
Did New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies go over or under the total?
The game went over: 269 points combined against a closing total of 231.5, over by 37.5.
The total opened at 236 and closed at 231.5. AiQ's pick was the over 231.5: a win.
How did AiQ's New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Memphis Grizzlies to win at -214, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Memphis Grizzlies -5.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 231.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the total and wrong on the moneyline and the spread.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Memphis Grizzlies won the first half, paying -180.
- Memphis Grizzlies team total 118.5: the over, paying -112, with 134 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: New Orleans Pelicans won the first quarter, paying +120.
- First-quarter total 60.5: the over, paying -105, with 65 points scored.
- First-half spread: Memphis Grizzlies -2.5 covered, paying -115.
- New Orleans Pelicans team total 112.5: the over, paying -118, with 135 scored.
- First-half total 119.5: the over, paying -108, with 121 points scored.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Orleans Pelicans at +178 and the Memphis Grizzlies at -220. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Memphis Grizzlies a 66% favorite. The New Orleans Pelicans won as the underdog at +178: $178 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Memphis Grizzlies, the price before the game was -214: priced below fair (−2.6% value).
The spread moved toward the New Orleans Pelicans between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 236 to 231.5, and the game went over.
New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New Orleans Pelicans 3-4 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-2 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times. That made it three straight wins for the New Orleans Pelicans.
This result left the Memphis Grizzlies 6-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-1 at home, 4-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 4 times, with 1 push.
What's next for New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies?
Next for the New Orleans Pelicans: the Utah Jazz at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Next for the Memphis Grizzlies: the Indiana Pacers at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.