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Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-47) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (40-26) Saturday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 7 p.m. ET . Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0

The Blazers come to town after trading wins and losses the last 4 games. The most recent was a 105-93 loss to the New York Knicks Thursday. They pushed as 12-point dogs. C Deandre Ayton went off for 31 points and 14 boards. Portland is just 4-6 over its last 10 but are 6-3-1 ATS.

The Pelicans narrowly covered as 7-point favorites in a 112-104 W over the LA Clippers Friday. F Zion Williamson had 34 points and 7 boards as he has gone for 30+ in 2 straight. NOLA sits in 5th place in the West, just 2 games behind the Clippers for 4th.

Trail Blazers at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Pelicans -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +13.5 (-115) | Pelicans -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans key injuries

Trail Blazers

G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G Anfernee Simons (knee) probable
G Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable
F Jabari Walker (hip) questionable

Pelicans

G Dyson Daniels (knee) out
G Herbert Jones (hip) questionable
F Larry Nance Jr. (illness) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 110, Trail Blazers 100

Moneyline

There is no play on the ML here, but there is a solid prop to consider.

DEANDRE AYTON OVER 19.5 POINTS (-125) is ripe for the picking. He has gone for 20+ in 4 straight games, and he dropped 30 in 3 of them.

Against the spread

We mentioned in the opener that Portland is 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10. The Blazers kept it within 9 in the lone meeting against the Pels this season.

This is a big number for a New Orleans team on a back-to-back with Ayton in the kind of groove he’s in. TAKE TRAIL BLAZERS +13.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Pels are 1-9 O/U over the last 10, and Portland is 5-5. The Over has cashed just twice in the last 10 meetings between the teams. It’s a small number, but Portland doesn’t have the firepower to hold up its end.

BET UNDER 215.5 (-110).

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Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Portland Trail Blazers (31-36) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (32-35) Sunday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Trailblazers vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Portland lost to Philadelphia 120-119 on Friday but covered as an 8.5-point road underdog. It has now lost 2 games in a row and is just 3-7 in its last 10. The Trail Blazers are 4-6 against the spread (ATS) in that span and sit at 33-33-1 ATS on the season.

New Orleans fell 110-96 to Oklahoma City on Saturday and failed to cover as a 1-point home favorite. It is just 3-7 straight up and ATS in its last 10 games to fall to 30-36 ATS this season.

The Pelicans and Trail Blazers have split the season series 1-1 thus far. Portland beat New Orleans 106-95 to cover as a 9-point road underdog on Nov .10 and New Orleans took down Portland 121-110 to cover as a 3-point road underdog on March 1. The Under cashed in both meetings.

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Pelicans -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +1.5 (-110) | Pelicans -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans key injuries

Trail Blazers

G Damian Lillard (calf) probable
F Justise Winslow (ankle) out

Pelicans

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Trail Blazers at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 111, Trail Blazers 106

Moneyline

PASS.

I think the Pelicans will win Sunday but there is slightly better value to be found against the spread.

Against the spread

LEAN PELICANS -1.5 (-110).

The Trail Blazers have struggled against the spread on the road this season going 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road games against a team with a winning record. They are also just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 road games against a team with a home winning percentage above .600. Portland is just 2-5 ATS this season as a 1-2.5-point underdog.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 230.5 (-112).

The Under is 4-0 in the Blazers’ last 4 games against a team with a losing record and 7-1 in their last 8 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600. They also have an O/U record of just 13-22 on the road this season.

The Under is 5-0 in the Pelicans’ last 5 games and 4-0 in their last 4 against a team with a losing outright record. They also have an O/U record of 14-18 at home this season.

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Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Portland Trail Blazers (8-3) visit the Smoothie King Center Thursday to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (6-5). Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Trail Blazers are one of the more surprising teams to this point in the season. Led by G Damian Lillard, the Blazers are 6-2 in conference games and 5-1 on the road, the best record in the West.

Lillard is averaging 28.6 points per game this season and is shooting 48% from the field and 40.8% from deep. G Anfernee Simons is the other dangerous offensive player, averaging 22 per game.

The Pelicans, on the other hand, have played well but have also struggled heavily with injuries to both star F Brandon Ingram and F Zion Williamson. Both should be active against Portland.

New Orleans has 6 players that average double figures with G CJ McCollum, who spent the bulk of his career in Portland, leading the way with a 24.3 points-per-game average.

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Blazers at Pelicans odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blazers +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Pelicans -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Blazers +6.5 (-117) | Pelicans -6.5 (-103)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Blazers at Pelicans key injuries

Blazers

Not yet submitted

Pelicans

Not yet submitted

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Blazers at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 118, Blazers 114

Moneyline

PASS.

If there was a play, it would undoubtedly be Portland at +205, but I would pass on the moneyline here.

Against the spread

BET BLAZERS +6.5 (-117).

The Blazers are tied with the Bucks for the best-covering team in the NBA at 9-2 ATS, but they are the best on the road with a 5-1 ATS record.

The most beneficial thing for Portland is the presence of C Jusuf Nurkic, who will have to battle C Jonas Valančiūnas on the boards.

The Blazers rank 16th in defensive rebounding rate while the Pelicans often get 2nd-chance efforts, sitting 3rd in offensive rebounding rate. Nurkic should play a big part in Portland rebounding success.

Portland is also a better shooting team in terms of effective field goal percentage and have a better defensive rating. As road dogs, I would back the Blazers +6.5 (-117).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 224.5 (-112).

The Blazers have the 2nd-worst defensive rating in the NBA, and the Pelicans aren’t far behind, also in the bottom half of the league.

Offensive rebounding could be a problem for Portland as outlined as well. The pace will factor in, and while it may not be a hectic tempo, the Blazers sit 15th and Pelicans 21st in pace.

Given the offensive firepower in Simons and Lillard coupled with their pace and how the Pelicans rebound, I would back the Over 225.5 (-112).

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Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Portland Trail Blazers (13-18) wrap up a two-game road trip when they meet the New Orleans Pelicans (10-21) Tuesday. Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Below, we look at the Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Trail Blazers bounced back from a seven-game losing skid to win their last two games. Portland beat the Memphis Grizzlies 105-100 in the first game of the road trip as G Damian Lillard scored 32 points and G Norman Powell added 28 in the victory.

The Pelicans were scheduled to play a road game at the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday but it was postponed due to health and safety protocols. They beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-112 Friday in their most recent game. It was New Orleans’ second straight win and third in its last four games. It is the first time this season the Pelicans have won consecutive games.

Trail Blazers at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Money line: Trail Blazers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Pelicans -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +1.5 (-110) | Pelicans -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans key injuries

Trail Blazers

G Damian Lillard (hamstring) questionable
G C.J. McCollum (lung) out
C Cody Zeller (knee) out

Pelicans

F Zion Williamson (foot) out
G Kira Lewis Jr. (knee) out

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 108, Trail Blazers 104

Money line

The Blazers picked up just their second win on the road this season when they beat the Grizzlies Sunday, improving to 2-11 away from home.

They could be without their best player Tuesday with Lillard possible sidelined, although his road numbers are below his regular-season averages. Lillard is scoring 21.6 points per game on the road and shooting only 38.5% from the field and 24.8% from three.

The Pelicans are riding their only two-game win streak all season. They average 104.4 points per game, which ranks 27th in the league but have averaged 109.8 in their last five games.

Take the PELICANS (-120).

Against the spread

The Blazers are tied for the worst record against the spread at 12-19 ATS and they’re the worst on the road at 3-10 ATS.

The Pelicans are only a game better overall at 13-18 ATS but are 8-6 ATS at home.

Take the PELICANS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Portland is 15-16 O/U this season and New Orleans has an even higher rate of Unders at 13-18 O/U.

However, eight of the last 12 for the Pelicans have gone Over the projected total.

The Blazers are 4-6 O/U in their last 10 games. If Lillard doesn’t play, this is an easy call.

Go UNDER 217.5 (-107).

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Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Portland Trail Blazers (17-10) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (12-15) Wednesday for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off at Smoothie King Center. Below, we analyze the Trail Blazers-Pelicans NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Trail Blazers at Pelicans: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Trail Blazers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Pelicans -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Trail Blazers +2.5 (-105) | Pelicans -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under: 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Trail Blazers at Pelicans: Key injuries

Trail Blazers

PF Zach Collins (ankle) out
PF Harry Giles III (calf) out
SG Rodney Hood (foot) questionable
SG C.J. McCollum (foot) out
C Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) out

Pelicans

No notable injuries

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Trail Blazers 126, Pelicans 121

Money line (ML)

The TRAIL BLAZERS (+125) are a great value as short ‘dogs in the Big Easy, as they enter on a five-game win and cover streak. The offense hasn’t skipped a beat despite the fact McCollum and Nurkic remain on the shelf, as they have averaged 125.0 PPG across the past three, including road wins at Oklahoma City and Dallas.

The Pelicans (-150) won last time out in Memphis, 144-113, but they have dropped three of the past four and shouldn’t be favored here.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The TRAIL BLAZERS +2.5 (-105) have cashed in five in a row against the number, and they’re 9-2 ATS across the past 11 games overall. The Pelicans -2.5 (-115) have struggled, going just 1-3 SU/ATS across the past four, and defense has been a big part of their issues. They’re allowing 114.1 PPG this season to rank 23rd in the NBA. Portland will roll up plenty of offense in the win.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 232.5 (-110) has cashed in six in a row for New Orleans, and they have allowed 123 or more points in three of the past four. Portland has hit the Over in three of the past four, averaging 120.8 PPG on offense across the past four, while allowing 111.5 PPG. They’re scoring plenty, and allowing plenty. Look for an easy Over result despite a rather high number.

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