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+.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on Rip City Radio 620 Portland<\/a><\/p>\n Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Trail Blazers 119, Pelicans 118.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Trail Blazers (-118) Trail Blazers 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n So far this season, Portland has put together a 17-17-0 record against the spread. New Orleans’ ATS record is 21-14-0 this year. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Injury Report<\/p>\n Trail Blazers<\/p>\n Trail Blazers: <\/p>\n Damian Lillard: Out For Season (Achilles), <\/p>\n Blake Wesley: Out (Foot), <\/p>\n Scoot Henderson: Out (Hamstring), <\/p>\n Matisse Thybulle: Out (Thumb), <\/p>\n Jrue Holiday: Out (Calf), <\/p>\n Jerami Grant: Out (Achilles)<\/p>\n Pelicans<\/p>\n Pelicans: <\/p>\n Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg), <\/p>\n Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle), <\/p>\n Saddiq Bey: Questionable (Hip), <\/p>\n Derik Queen: Questionable (Quadricep)<\/p>\n Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Under 242.5 (computer predicts 237.6 points)
\nPick ATS: Pelicans (+1.5)
\nRecent Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Matchups<\/p>\n
\nThe Trail Blazers are 3-9 against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
\nPortland has hit the over in 19 of its 35 games with a set total (54.3%).
\nThe Trail Blazers have been favorites in 12 games this season and won six (50%) of those contests.
\nPortland has a record of 6-5, a 54.5% win rate, when it’s favored by -118 or more by bookmakers this season.
\nPelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Pelicans are 19-14 against the spread when an underdog by 1.5 points or more this season.
\nA total of 21 of New Orleans’ 35 games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
\nThe Pelicans have won 18.2% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (6-27).
\nWhen playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -101 or longer, New Orleans has gone 5-27 (15.6%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 8 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: KUNP, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
\nLocation: New Orleans, Louisiana
\nArena: Smoothie King Center
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