Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Nov 2025

NBA Betting Preview: Trail Blazers vs Pelicans

The Portland Trail Blazers square off against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, November 12.

Find Out Why Blazers Can Cover the Spread

The Trail Blazers should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this pick off -7.5 to cover the line against the Pelicans at -112.

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7 Pelicans Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Portland Trail Blazers have now lost back-to-back games. On the road in their previous appearance, Orlando Magic won 115-112 at Kia Center. Shaedon Sharpe led the way with 31 points, while Deni Avdija added 27 and Jerami Grant chipped in 17.

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix Suns recently beat them 121-98. Trey Murphy racked up 21 points and 10 rebounds, with Jeremiah Fears scoring 15 points and Saddiq Bey 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blazers beat the Pelicans when the teams last met. It was a 119-100 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. The Blazers have beaten the Pelicans on three consecutive occasions. Going back over 10 meetings, they have lost 7 of the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	5	5	0.5	120.6	119.3	1.3	3-2	2-3	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Pelicans	2	8	0.2	108	121.3	-13.3	1-2	1-6	1-3	1-7	2-8	2L

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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Blazers are averaging 120.6 points, 43.2 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 10.6 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 44.6% from the field and 82.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 119.3 points and 44.7 rebounds per matchup.

Deni Avdija is averaging 25.5 points, Donovan Clingan 8.8 rebounds and Jrue Holiday 8.1 assists along with 2.5 (35.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.0 points, 41.9 rebounds, 22.2 assists, 8.8 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 121.3 points and 46.5 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 18.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.8 (36.4%) 3-pointers made.

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Our Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast and bet builder picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Get with Trail Blazers with a -7.5 spread. We really like this wager and are backing the favorites at odds of -112 to enjoy a solid victory in this NBA matchup.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Trail Blazers vs Pelicans stats:

• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 3 consecutive games against Blazers.

Blazers -7.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Trail Blazers 125 - 113 Pelicans

There are lots of different ways to back the Trail Blazers on the correct score betting and something like 125-113 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans 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.

Blazers Trading at Shorter Odds Than Pelicans

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Portland Trail Blazers are -323 favorites to win and that means a 76% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +250 about New Orleans Pelicans.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 231.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you fancy Over 231.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

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Moneyline

Blazers

-323

Pelicans

+250

Point Spread

Blazers -8.5

-108

Pelicans +8.5

-112

Total Points

Under 231.5

-105

Over 231.5

-115

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Turnovers, Steals, Blocks and Points, while there are lots of other options.

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.

Pelicans Home Record Reads Seven Losses in Previous Ten Matches

The Pelicans have gone 3-7 across their last 10 home games, averaging 101.90 points scored and 116.40 points allowed.

The Blazers have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 117.90 points on average and giving up 118.40.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O231.5	U231.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		3-7	218.30	101.90	116.40	2	8
Portland Trail Blazers Away Stats		4-6	236.30	117.90	118.40	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
• U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Portland Trail Blazers Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 239.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 236.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 231.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.60 pts and allowed 119.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.90 pts and allowed 118.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 218.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 231.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 108.00 pts and allowed 121.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 101.90 pts and allowed 116.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.90 (82.37%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 14.30, Defensive 28.90
• Assists: 26.10
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 10.60
• Turnovers : 15.60
• Personal Fouls: 23.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.70 (30%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.20 (78.45%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.9, Offensive 16.60, Defensive 30.30
• Assists: 25.20
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 10.30
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (48%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.20 (75%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.9, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 28.50
• Assists: 22.20
• Blocks: 2.80
• Steals: 8.80
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (47%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (31%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (75.44%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	7	3	0.7	121.8	112.7	9.1	7-0	0-3	2-0	5-3	7-3	5W
76ers	7	4	0.636	120.5	116.8	3.7	4-2	3-2	4-1	7-4	6-4	1W
Raptors	6	5	0.545	119.3	116.4	2.9	2-2	4-3	1-1	5-2	5-5	1W
Celtics	5	7	0.417	111.8	109.7	2.1	2-3	3-4	1-3	4-5	5-5	1L
Nets	1	10	0.091	109.9	124.9	-15	0-6	1-4	0-3	1-7	1-9	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	9	2	0.818	118	112.7	5.3	5-1	4-1	0-2	5-2	9-1	7W
Cavaliers	7	4	0.636	122.3	117.6	4.7	4-1	3-3	3-0	7-4	7-3	1L
Bucks	7	4	0.636	119.6	118.1	1.5	4-2	3-2	2-1	5-2	6-4	1W
Bulls	6	4	0.6	119.2	118.4	0.8	5-1	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-4	3L
Pacers	1	10	0.091	109.5	121.7	-12.2	1-4	0-6	0-1	0-3	1-9	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	7	4	0.636	125.5	119.8	5.7	5-0	2-4	2-1	4-1	7-3	3W
Hawks	6	5	0.545	114.3	113.8	0.5	2-3	4-2	2-0	4-4	6-4	2W
Magic	5	6	0.455	115.9	115.8	0.1	3-3	2-3	3-2	4-6	4-6	1W
Hornets	3	7	0.3	118.2	121	-2.8	2-3	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-7	3L
Wizards	1	10	0.091	113.5	129.2	-15.7	0-5	1-5	0-2	0-8	1-9	9L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	11	1	0.917	122.7	108.3	14.4	5-0	6-1	0-1	8-1	9-1	3W
Nuggets	7	2	0.778	124.2	111	13.2	6-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	7-2	4W
Timberwolves	7	4	0.636	121.2	115.7	5.5	2-2	5-2	3-1	4-3	6-4	3W
Trail Blazers	5	5	0.5	120.6	119.3	1.3	3-2	2-3	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Jazz	4	7	0.364	115.8	120.8	-5	3-2	1-5	0-3	2-5	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	8	3	0.727	118.1	116.5	1.6	3-2	5-1	1-1	6-2	8-2	1W
Suns	6	5	0.545	116.8	115	1.8	5-1	1-4	3-2	6-5	5-5	3W
Warriors	6	6	0.5	114.8	114.7	0.1	5-0	1-6	3-1	5-4	4-6	1L
Kings	3	7	0.3	115.3	123.9	-8.6	2-3	1-4	1-2	2-6	3-7	2L
Clippers	3	7	0.3	108.9	114	-5.1	3-4	0-3	1-3	3-5	3-7	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	8	2	0.8	119.3	111.3	8	5-0	3-2	4-0	4-2	8-2	3W
Rockets	6	3	0.667	122.8	113.1	9.7	2-1	4-2	2-1	2-2	6-3	1W
Grizzlies	4	8	0.333	114.3	119.8	-5.5	3-5	1-3	2-1	3-4	3-7	2L
Mavericks	3	8	0.273	107.2	113.5	-6.3	2-5	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1L
Pelicans	2	8	0.2	108	121.3	-13.3	1-2	1-6	1-3	1-7	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	9	2	0.818	118	112.7	5.3	5-1	4-1	0-2	5-2	9-1	7W
Knicks	7	3	0.7	121.8	112.7	9.1	7-0	0-3	2-0	5-3	7-3	5W
Heat	7	4	0.636	125.5	119.8	5.7	5-0	2-4	2-1	4-1	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	7	4	0.636	122.3	117.6	4.7	4-1	3-3	3-0	7-4	7-3	1L
Bucks	7	4	0.636	119.6	118.1	1.5	4-2	3-2	2-1	5-2	6-4	1W
76ers	7	4	0.636	120.5	116.8	3.7	4-2	3-2	4-1	7-4	6-4	1W
Bulls	6	4	0.6	119.2	118.4	0.8	5-1	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-4	3L
Raptors	6	5	0.545	119.3	116.4	2.9	2-2	4-3	1-1	5-2	5-5	1W
Hawks	6	5	0.545	114.3	113.8	0.5	2-3	4-2	2-0	4-4	6-4	2W
Magic	5	6	0.455	115.9	115.8	0.1	3-3	2-3	3-2	4-6	4-6	1W
Celtics	5	7	0.417	111.8	109.7	2.1	2-3	3-4	1-3	4-5	5-5	1L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	118.2	121	-2.8	2-3	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-7	3L
Nets	1	10	0.091	109.9	124.9	-15	0-6	1-4	0-3	1-7	1-9	3L
Pacers	1	10	0.091	109.5	121.7	-12.2	1-4	0-6	0-1	0-3	1-9	5L
Wizards	1	10	0.091	113.5	129.2	-15.7	0-5	1-5	0-2	0-8	1-9	9L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	11	1	0.917	122.7	108.3	14.4	5-0	6-1	0-1	8-1	9-1	3W
Spurs	8	2	0.8	119.3	111.3	8	5-0	3-2	4-0	4-2	8-2	3W
Nuggets	7	2	0.778	124.2	111	13.2	6-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	7-2	4W
Lakers	8	3	0.727	118.1	116.5	1.6	3-2	5-1	1-1	6-2	8-2	1W
Rockets	6	3	0.667	122.8	113.1	9.7	2-1	4-2	2-1	2-2	6-3	1W
Timberwolves	7	4	0.636	121.2	115.7	5.5	2-2	5-2	3-1	4-3	6-4	3W
Suns	6	5	0.545	116.8	115	1.8	5-1	1-4	3-2	6-5	5-5	3W
Trail Blazers	5	5	0.5	120.6	119.3	1.3	3-2	2-3	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Warriors	6	6	0.5	114.8	114.7	0.1	5-0	1-6	3-1	5-4	4-6	1L
Jazz	4	7	0.364	115.8	120.8	-5	3-2	1-5	0-3	2-5	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	4	8	0.333	114.3	119.8	-5.5	3-5	1-3	2-1	3-4	3-7	2L
Kings	3	7	0.3	115.3	123.9	-8.6	2-3	1-4	1-2	2-6	3-7	2L
Clippers	3	7	0.3	108.9	114	-5.1	3-4	0-3	1-3	3-5	3-7	5L
Mavericks	3	8	0.273	107.2	113.5	-6.3	2-5	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1L
Pelicans	2	8	0.2	108	121.3	-13.3	1-2	1-6	1-3	1-7	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	11	1	0.917	122.7	108.3	14.4	5-0	6-1	0-1	8-1	9-1	3W
Pistons	9	2	0.818	118	112.7	5.3	5-1	4-1	0-2	5-2	9-1	7W
Spurs	8	2	0.8	119.3	111.3	8	5-0	3-2	4-0	4-2	8-2	3W
Nuggets	7	2	0.778	124.2	111	13.2	6-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	7-2	4W
Lakers	8	3	0.727	118.1	116.5	1.6	3-2	5-1	1-1	6-2	8-2	1W
Knicks	7	3	0.7	121.8	112.7	9.1	7-0	0-3	2-0	5-3	7-3	5W
Rockets	6	3	0.667	122.8	113.1	9.7	2-1	4-2	2-1	2-2	6-3	1W
Cavaliers	7	4	0.636	122.3	117.6	4.7	4-1	3-3	3-0	7-4	7-3	1L
Heat	7	4	0.636	125.5	119.8	5.7	5-0	2-4	2-1	4-1	7-3	3W
Bucks	7	4	0.636	119.6	118.1	1.5	4-2	3-2	2-1	5-2	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	7	4	0.636	121.2	115.7	5.5	2-2	5-2	3-1	4-3	6-4	3W
76ers	7	4	0.636	120.5	116.8	3.7	4-2	3-2	4-1	7-4	6-4	1W
Bulls	6	4	0.6	119.2	118.4	0.8	5-1	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-4	3L
Hawks	6	5	0.545	114.3	113.8	0.5	2-3	4-2	2-0	4-4	6-4	2W
Suns	6	5	0.545	116.8	115	1.8	5-1	1-4	3-2	6-5	5-5	3W
Raptors	6	5	0.545	119.3	116.4	2.9	2-2	4-3	1-1	5-2	5-5	1W
Warriors	6	6	0.5	114.8	114.7	0.1	5-0	1-6	3-1	5-4	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	5	5	0.5	120.6	119.3	1.3	3-2	2-3	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Magic	5	6	0.455	115.9	115.8	0.1	3-3	2-3	3-2	4-6	4-6	1W
Celtics	5	7	0.417	111.8	109.7	2.1	2-3	3-4	1-3	4-5	5-5	1L
Jazz	4	7	0.364	115.8	120.8	-5	3-2	1-5	0-3	2-5	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	4	8	0.333	114.3	119.8	-5.5	3-5	1-3	2-1	3-4	3-7	2L
Hornets	3	7	0.3	118.2	121	-2.8	2-3	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-7	3L
Clippers	3	7	0.3	108.9	114	-5.1	3-4	0-3	1-3	3-5	3-7	5L
Kings	3	7	0.3	115.3	123.9	-8.6	2-3	1-4	1-2	2-6	3-7	2L
Mavericks	3	8	0.273	107.2	113.5	-6.3	2-5	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1L
Pelicans	2	8	0.2	108	121.3	-13.3	1-2	1-6	1-3	1-7	2-8	2L
Nets	1	10	0.091	109.9	124.9	-15	0-6	1-4	0-3	1-7	1-9	3L
Pacers	1	10	0.091	109.5	121.7	-12.2	1-4	0-6	0-1	0-3	1-9	5L
Wizards	1	10	0.091	113.5	129.2	-15.7	0-5	1-5	0-2	0-8	1-9	9L

• 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