Portland Trail Blazers
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Trail Blazers vs Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers battle the Houston Rockets in the Emirates NBA Cup. Our betting preview features expert predictions, best bets, updated odds, matchup stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Find Out Why Rockets Can Cover the Line

Place a wager on the Rockets with a -8 spread when they play the Trail Blazers. We’re confident they can cover this appealing line at odds of -112.

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125-103 Win for Rockets in Pair’s Last Meeting

Portland Trail Blazers won their previous game by a 125-117 scoreline. It was on the road against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Shaedon Sharpe dropped 35 points, as Deni Avdija finished with 32 and Jrue Holiday 17.

Houston Rockets were winners last time out. Their 135-112 victory against Washington Wizards at Toyota Center was their third straight home triumph. Kevin Durant scored 23 points, with Reed Sheppard putting up 21 and Tari Eason contributing 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets beat the Blazers when the teams last met. It was a 125-103 scoreline at Moda 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
Rockets logo Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
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Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Blazers are averaging 121.7 points, 43.2 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 10.1 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 46.2% from the field and 83.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 119.2 points and 43.7 rebounds per matchup.

Deni Avdija is averaging 26.7 points and 2.9 (41.4%) 3-pointers made. Donovan Clingan averages 9.2 rebounds and Jrue Holiday 8.6 assists.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 124.0 points, 49.3 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.0 points and 37.3 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 24.6 points, with Reed Sheppard making 2.8 (50.0%) 3-pointers per contest. Alperen Sengun has an average of 10.2 rebounds and 7.2 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Portland Trail Blazers lineup: Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, Toumani Camara.

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Josh Okogie, Alperen Sengun.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Your complete Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a good opportunity to cover the spread by backing Rockets at -8 for this NBA matchup. We can get odds of -112 and this is our best pick.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Trail Blazers vs Rockets stats:

  • The -8 line has been covered by Rockets in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -8 line has been covered by Rockets in 6 of their last 10 games.

Rockets -8 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Shaedon Sharpe Under 2.5 Assists -192 BetMGM logo

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers) has failed to cover the 2.5 assists total in 8 of the past 10 games. We can therefore feel confident that he might fall short on the Player Assists front and there is -192 available for this prop bet.

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Kevin Durant Under 25.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has totaled an average of 22 points in the past 5 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -118 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

Latest Kevin Durant Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -8
Totals Over 235.5
Player Assists Shaedon Sharpe Under 2.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Rockets to cover the -8 spread along with Over 235.5. Add in Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers) to get Under 2.5 assists.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Trail Blazers Trail Blazers logo 115 - 128 Rockets logo Rockets

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Rockets to record a 128-115 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rockets Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Houston Rockets as -333 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 77% likely to win. At +265, Portland Trail Blazers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 8 and total points is 236.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 236.5 selection is available to back at -110.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every event on the coupon. Head to the top betting sites and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Kevin Durant is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -114 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-114
Under 25.5
-118
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 23.5
-110
Under 23.5
-120
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-123
Under 21.5
-108
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Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-109
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Player Assists
Jrue Holiday (Blazers)
Over 7.5
+104
Under 7.5
-137
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-118
Under 6.5
-114
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-152
Under 5.5
+115
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+108
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-120
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Donovan Clingan (Blazers)
Over 8.5
+104
Under 8.5
-137
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-112
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-123
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Rockets Riding a Home Hot Streak

The Rockets have reeled off three straight victories at Toyota Center. They are 6-4 in their last 10 home games, putting up 114.30 points per contest and giving up 108.30.

The Blazers have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 121.10 points on average and giving up 119.10.

The Blazers defeated the Rockets 104-98 in their last meeting at Toyota Center. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Toyota Center, the Blazers have six wins while the Rockets have four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 6-4 222.60 114.30 108.30 5 5
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Away Stats 5-5 240.20 121.10 119.10 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Portland Trail Blazers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Toumani Camara 11 34.15 133 35 12.1 3.2 2.1 5.0 0.5 1.2
Deni Avdija 11 34 287 51 26.1 4.6 2.6 6.3 0.8 0.6
Jrue Holiday 11 33.75 187 93 17.0 8.5 2.5 5.4 0.3 1.5

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Alperen Sengun 10 36.07 221 72 22.1 7.2 1.3 10.2 0.7 1.2
Amen Thompson 10 35.49 176 56 17.6 5.6 0.6 6.1 0.5 1.4
Kevin Durant 10 34.39 246 32 24.6 3.2 1.7 4.6 0.7 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Portland Trail Blazers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Blake Wesley
Injured

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dorian Finney-Smith
Injured
Fred VanVleet
Injured

Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
7 Kevin Durant
10 Jabari Smith
20 Josh Okogie
28 Alperen Sengun
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Confirmed Lineup
5 Jrue Holiday
8 Deni Avdija
17 Shaedon Sharpe
23 Donovan Clingan
33 Toumani Camara

Previous Portland Trail Blazers Lineups

12 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 125-117 Pelicans
10 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 112-115 Magic
08 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 131-136 Heat
05 Nov NBA
Thunder 119-121 Trail Blazers
03 Nov NBA
Lakers 123-115 Trail Blazers
31 Oct NBA
Nuggets 107-109 Trail Blazers
29 Oct NBA
Trail Blazers 136-134 Jazz
27 Oct NBA
Trail Blazers 122-108 Lakers
26 Oct NBA
Trail Blazers 107-114 Clippers
24 Oct NBA
Warriors 119-139 Trail Blazers

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

12 Nov NBA
Wizards 112-135 Rockets
09 Nov NBA
Rockets 122-115 Bucks
07 Nov NBA
Rockets 110-121 Spurs
05 Nov NBA
Rockets 124-109 Grizzlies
03 Nov NBA
Mavericks 102-110 Rockets
01 Nov NBA
Rockets 128-101 Celtics
29 Oct NBA
Rockets 139-121 Raptors
27 Oct NBA
Nets 109-137 Rockets
24 Oct NBA
Pistons 115-111 Rockets
21 Oct NBA
Rockets 124-125 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
  • 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