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The New Orleans Pelicans (7-30) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) to Smoothie King Center Wednesday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Trail Blazers lead 2-1
The Trail Blazers lost to the Detroit Pistons 118-115 Monday, closing as a 6.5-point road underdog. They were led by G Anfernee Simons, who scored 36 points on 14-for-21 shooting. Portland has covered 2 straight, but is just 3-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8 games. It is 18-16-1 ATS on the season.
The Pelicans had their 2-game win streak snapped by the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-97 at home Tuesday, closing as a 4-point underdog. They were led by 29 points from G Dejounte Murray. New Orleans is 6-8 ATS in its last 14 and 14-23 ATS on the season.
Trail Blazers at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Pelicans -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +2.5 (-110) | Pelicans -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Trail Blazers at Pelicans key injuries
Trail Blazers
- F Deni Avdija (wrist) questionable
- F Jerami Grant (face) out
Pelicans
- F Brandon Ingram (ankle) out
- G Dejounte Murray (elbow) questionable
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Trail Blazers at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 117, Trail Blazers 111
Moneyline
PASS.
While the moneyline has some value for the home side, the preferred route is to play the spread. The Trail Blazers have lost 9 of their last 10 on the road and aren’t worth a play as an underdog here.
Against the spread
BET PELICANS -2.5 (-110).
The Pelicans have seldom been a favorite this season, but they have been in 2 of their last 3 games and covered both times. They have found some rhythm offensively, scoring at least 110 points in 6 of their last 8 contests.
Portland has covered in 2 straight games, but has had issues on the road this season. It is just 2-3 ATS in its last 5 road games. The Trail Blazers are also 2-3 ATS in their last 5 games as a single-digit underdog.
Play PELICANS -2.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET OVER 227.5 (-105).
Neither team has defended well over the last few weeks. The Trail Blazers are 5-2 O/U, allowing at least 114 points in 6 of those 7 games. New Orleans is 6-2 O/U in the last 8 outings, allowing at least 116 points in 6 of those. Considering both teams should have ample scoring available Wednesday, play OVER 227.5 (-105).
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