NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Trail Blazers
The New Orleans Pelicans take the court against the Portland Trail Blazers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Under 232.5 Looks Value
The Unders looks the way to go when the Pelicans meet the Trail Blazers. The line looks too high at 232.5 and odds of -114 could favor bettors who go below that total.
Teams’ Last Matchup Saw 122-109 Blazers Win
New Orleans Pelicans have lost in their previous five outings. In a recent home game at Smoothie King Center, they were turned over 134-102 by Houston Rockets. Dejounte Murray led the way with 19 points, while Zion Williamson added 18 and Saddiq Bey chipped in 18.
Portland Trail Blazers have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where LA Clippers were beaten 114-104 at Intuit Dome. Jrue Holiday recorded 30 points, Deni Avdija 28 points and 11 rebounds, with Toumani Camara racking up 17 points.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw the Blazers claim a 122-109 win over the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.
Trail Blazers
39
38
0.506
115.3
116
-0.7
21-17
18-21
7-8
26-21
7-3
2W
Pelicans
25
51
0.329
115.1
119.5
-4.4
16-23
9-28
7-9
16-31
4-6
5L
New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games
The Pelicans have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.3 points, 42.9 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.5 steals and 6.5 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 73.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.1 points and 46.7 rebounds per matchup.
Zion Williamson is averaging 20.4 points, Yves Missi 6.9 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 5.2 assists, while Saddiq Bey averages 2.8 (45.9%) 3-pointers made.
Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games
The Blazers have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.8 points, 48.5 rebounds, 26.4 assists, 7.6 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 104.5 points and 39.1 rebounds.
Deni Avdija is averaging 22.7 points and 6.6 assists, while Donovan Clingan has an average of 12.0 rebounds and Toumani Camara 3.0 (46.2%) 3-pointers made.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
Go for Under at -114. It might be defenses on top when these NBA rivals meet, with the 232.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.
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Key Pelicans vs Trail Blazers stats:
The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Blazers games.The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blazers games.The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Blazers games.Under 232.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s roll the dice and try the Trail Blazers to enjoy a 120-109 winning scoreline here. There are massive odds for this potential outcome and it’s a fun type of wager to enjoy.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Blazers Could Have the Edge Say the Books
For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Portland Trail Blazers are -244 favorites to win and that means a 71% chance of landing a victory. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +200.
The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 232.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Under 232.5, then the odds are -114.
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Moda Center
Blazers Have Won Six of Their Last Ten Home Games
The Blazers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 119.50 points scored and 111.30 points allowed.
The Pelicans have taken five straight defeats on the road. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 114.60 points per contest while yielding 118.70.
When the teams last met at Moda Center, the Blazers beat the Pelicans 125-103. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at Moda Center, the Pelicans have come away with seven wins, while the Blazers have three.
Portland Trail Blazers Home Stats
6-4
230.80
119.50
111.30
6
4
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats
3-7
233.30
114.60
118.70
6
4
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Portland Trail Blazers Stats
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
+6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
-6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
-6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 227.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 233.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 232.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.30 pts and allowed 115.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.60 pts and allowed 118.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 220.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 232.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.80 pts and allowed 104.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 119.50 pts and allowed 111.30 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 17.40 (73.42%)
Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 25.90
Blocks: 6.50
Steals: 8.50
Turnovers : 13.00
Personal Fouls: 17.80
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 30.00 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 20.40 (79.38%)
Rebounds: Total 44.1, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 31.00
Assists: 26.40
Blocks: 6.40
Steals: 8.20
Turnovers : 14.40
Personal Fouls: 20.80
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 20.70 (76.1%)
Rebounds: Total 48.5, Offensive 14.60, Defensive 33.90
Assists: 26.40
Blocks: 6.50
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 17.00
Personal Fouls: 19.40
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 25.70 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.60 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 21.30 (75.27%)
Rebounds: Total 47.1, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 34.20
Assists: 27.20
Blocks: 8.00
Steals: 9.00
Turnovers : 18.60
Personal Fouls: 20.80
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Elijah Jackson
Senior NBA Analyst
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Elijah Jackson is a Senior NBA Analyst and Head of the Basketball Editorial Betting Panel with 10+ years of experience, specialising in roster evaluation and efficiency-based analysis to uncover value across NBA markets.
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