New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
The 5th-ranked Pelicans will take on the 14th-ranked Trail Blazers in a Western Conference matchup. New Orleans is favored by 13.5 points and the over/under is set at 212.5.
This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on BSNO. The Pelicans are 40-26 and currently lead the Southwest Division. On the other side, the Trail Blazers are 19-47 and sit 5th in the Northwest Division.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Pelicans have hosted the Trail Blazers, they have an above .500 record at 4-1. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Trail Blazers and Pelicans, the Pelicans have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 20 points per game.
- In their last three road games, Portland has averaged 114 points per game while allowing 103. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, New Orleans has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-0-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 119 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have an ATS mark of just 2-2-1 in their last five games. Portland posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Knicks by a score of 105-93. The O/U line for that game was 203 points, and Portland was a 12-point underdog going into the game.
This season, the Trail Blazers have an O/U record of 30-35-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 212.5, which is lower than 61 of their previous games.
As for their ATS record, Portland is 31-34 overall and 17-14 on the road. They have covered the spread in their last five road games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 30-29, and they have failed to cover the spread as the underdog in their last two games.
On the road this season, the Trail Blazers are 8-23, and they are currently in 14th place in the Western Conference with a record of 19-47. In the Western Conference, they are 8-35 and 5th in the Northwest Division.
This season, the Trail Blazers have struggled to score, averaging just 107.7 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 106.7 points per game.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, Portland is 29th in field goal percentage at 44%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Blazers are hitting 35% of their attempts, which is 25th in the league.
Despite their struggles on offense, the Trail Blazers are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the NBA, averaging 12.3 per game. However, they are last in the league in assists at just 22.9 per game.
Currently, the Trail Blazers’ defense holds the 17th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.7 points per game. So far this season, the Trail Blazers’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 6th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 24.0 times per game vs. Portland.
Today, the Pelicans are looking to extend their winning streak to four games, and they are heavily favored (-13.5) against the Trail Blazers. This season, New Orleans has been favored in 62 of their 66 games, going 27-14 as the favorite.
In terms of their ATS record, the Pelicans are 36-29 overall and 21-19 as the favorite. At home, they are 18-14 ATS compared to 18-15 ATS on the road.
New Orleans’ most recent game was a 112-104 win over the Clippers. The Pelicans were favored by 7 points in that game, giving them an ATS win.
The O/U line for today’s game is 212.5, and the Pelicans have seen the under hit in four straight games. This season, their games have averaged 227.1 points per game compared to an average O/U line of 229.3.
Overall, the Pelicans are 40-26 this season, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 25-18 and 9-6 against other teams in the Southwest Division.
This season, the Pelicans are 13th in the NBA in scoring at 116 points per game. At home, they are averaging 116.3 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 17th in the league at 97.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Pelicans are 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 5th in three-point shooting at 38% but are just 23rd in three-point attempts.
Overall, the Pelicans are 12th in offensive rebounds and 11th in assists. In terms of free throws, they are 8th in attempts and 12th in made free throws.
Currently, the Pelicans’ defense holds the 8th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.1 points per game. New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 15th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 17th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.
Coming in as 13.5 point favorites, our projections have the Pelicans picking up a 112-105 win.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Trail Blazers (+13.5)
- Projecting a combined 217 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Jerami Grant – Hamstring – Doubtful
- Malcolm Brogdon – Illness – Out
- Anfernee Simons – Knee – Probable
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Matisse Thybulle – Ankle – Questionable
- Shaedon Sharpe – Abdomen – Out
- Jabari Walker – Hip – Doubtful
- Rayan Rupert – Ankle – Probable
