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NBA Prediction, Pick for Friday, January 30, 2026: Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans

Mladek's model consensus pick for Memphis Grizzlies at New Orleans Pelicans. 3/3 models agree on New Orleans Pelicans.

Published January 30, 20261 min readUpdated January 30, 2026
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NBA Prediction, Pick for Friday, January 30, 2026: Memphis Grizzlies vs New Orleans Pelicans

Friday, January 30, 2026 — Mladek's NBA model consensus analysis.

🏀 NBA 🕐 7:30 PM ET 3/3 Models

📅 Yesterday's NBA Consensus

Record: 6-2

✅ SAC vs PHI — Philadelphia 76ers
✅ MIL vs WAS — Washington Wizards
✅ HOU vs ATL — Houston Rockets
✅ MIA vs CHI — Miami Heat
✅ CHA vs DAL — Charlotte Hornets
❌ BKN vs DEN — Charlotte Hornets
❌ DET vs PHX — Detroit Pistons
✅ OKC vs MIN — Minnesota Timberwolves

🏀 Mladek's Pick: New Orleans Pelicans Moneyline

Memphis Grizzlies @ New Orleans Pelicans

💰 Market Odds Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies

45.5%

Implied probability

New Orleans Pelicans

54.5%

Implied probability

Market has New Orleans Pelicans at 54.5% — close game, pick'em territory.

⚖️ PICK'EM

📈 Polymarket: New Orleans Pelicans 54.5% | Memphis Grizzlies 45.5%

💰 Market Volume: $227.7K

📊 Model Consensus Breakdown

3 of 3 models agree on New Orleans Pelicans:

  • Dunkel— Statistical power ratings
  • CBS— Expert analysis picks
  • Chattyball— AI trend analysis

🎯 Take New Orleans Pelicans Moneyline

3/3 models agree.

💡 Key Takeaways

  • Unanimous model agreement — highest confidence tier
  • Close game — market sees this as a pick'em

This analysis is generated by Mladek's NBA model consensus system. Polymarket data is real-time prediction market pricing. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.

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