New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

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.

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.

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.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
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

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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.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 109 - 120 Trail Blazers

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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.

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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Moneyline

Pelicans

+200

Blazers

-244

Point Spread

Pelicans +6.5

-110

Blazers -6.5

-110

Total Points

Under 232.5

-114

Over 232.5

-106

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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.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O232.5	U232.5
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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Portland Trail Blazers Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +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

Point Spread

• -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

Total Points

• 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

Total Points

• 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

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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