New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Trail Blazers and Pelicans, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Trail Blazers head to New Orleans for a matchup with the Pelicans.
  • Portland has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (25th).
  • The Trail Blazers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans will be hosting the Trail Blazers and hold a 7-30 record.
  • The Pelicans are averaging 107.2 points per game so far.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the 13th ranked Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) will travel to take on the 15th ranked New Orleans Pelicans (7-30). The Pelicans are currently favored by 2.5 points and the over/under line is set at 226.5.

This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. KATU will have the TV coverage for this game.

Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 8th
  • Betting Odds NO -2.5, POR +121 | NO -143 O/U 226.5

Trail Blazers Preview: Will the Portland Defense Show Up on the Road?

Portland's season record dropped to 12-23 after a 118-115 road loss to the Pistons on Monday. The Trail Blazers entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, keeping the game closer than expected. The total score of 233 points exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 8.5 points.

Portland started strong, going on a 10-0 run early and leading 60-51 at halftime. However, they allowed 37 points in the 3rd quarter and, despite leading 90-88 going into the 4th, were outscored 30-25 in the final period.

In their 118-115 loss to the Pistons, the Trail Blazers shot 53.3% from the field and connected on 16 threes at a 45.7% rate. Anfernee Simons led the way, hitting 8 threes and finishing with 36 points and 9 assists, shooting 66.7% from both the field and beyond the arc.

Simons scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Shaedon Sharpe added 20 points, 9 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Deandre Ayton contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds, with 8 points in the 1st quarter.

The Trail Blazers gave up 118 points to the Pistons, allowing 37 points in the 3rd quarter and 30 in the 4th. Portland's defense held Detroit to 44% shooting.

From three, the Pistons hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. The Blazers sent Detroit to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Portland finished with 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Pelicans Preview: Can the Pelicans Please their Home Crowd?

Portland's season record dropped to 12-23 after a 118-115 loss to the Pistons on Monday. The Trail Blazers, who were +6.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total score of 233 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 224.5 by 8.5 points.

Portland went on a 10-0 run early, turning an 11-9 deficit into a 19-11 lead. They led 90-88 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 30-25 in the final period.

The Pelicans struggled offensively in their 97-point effort against the Timberwolves, shooting just 37.2% from the field and 29.3% from three-point range. Dejounte Murray led the way with 29 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds, hitting 60% of his shots, while Zion Williamson also shot 60% and added 22 points and 6 rebounds.

Jose Alvarado contributed 13 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 37.5% clip. Murray scored 8 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Alvarado added 8 points in the 4th quarter.

The Pelicans gave up 34 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 20. They also held the Timberwolves to 21 points in the 4th but still lost 104-97. Overall, New Orleans allowed Minnesota to shoot 42% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves hit 15 threes at a 34% clip. The Pelicans sent Minnesota to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
  • Although New Orleans has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 106 points per game in these games.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
  • 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.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Prediction

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