The New Orleans Pelicans (8-27) will look to end a five-game losing streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (14-20) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Smoothie King Center as just 1.5-point underdogs. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on KUNP, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Trail Blazers 119, Pelicans 118.
Moneyline Pick: Trail Blazers (-118)
Total Pick: Under 242.5 (computer predicts 237.6 points)
Pick ATS: Pelicans (+1.5)
Recent Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Matchups
Trail Blazers 2025-26 Betting Trends
So far this season, Portland has put together a 17-17-0 record against the spread.
The Trail Blazers are 3-9 against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
Portland has hit the over in 19 of its 35 games with a set total (54.3%).
The Trail Blazers have been favorites in 12 games this season and won six (50%) of those contests.
Portland has a record of 6-5, a 54.5% win rate, when it’s favored by -118 or more by bookmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
New Orleans’ ATS record is 21-14-0 this year.
The Pelicans are 19-14 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season.
A total of 21 of New Orleans’ 35 games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
The Pelicans have won 18.2% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (6-27).
When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -101 or longer, New Orleans has gone 5-27 (15.6%).
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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Damian Lillard: Out For Season (Achilles),
Blake Wesley: Out (Foot),
Scoot Henderson: Out (Hamstring),
Matisse Thybulle: Out (Thumb),
Jrue Holiday: Out (Calf),
Jerami Grant: Out (Achilles)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Saddiq Bey: Questionable (Hip),
Derik Queen: Questionable (Quadricep)
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
Game time: 8 p.m. ET
TV channel: KUNP, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arena: Smoothie King Center
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