Pelicans Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2027

Shane Thurston Sep 23, 2026, 4:20 PM

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Here’s where the New Orleans Pelicans sit in the 2027 NBA playoff picture:

Pelicans Playoff Chances

The Pelicans’ playoff odds are +650, translating to an implied probability of 13.33%.

Here’s how their postseason odds compare to the Southwest Division:

Spurs:
Rockets: -1400
Pelicans: +550
Grizzlies: +300

Pelicans Playoff Seed

The Pelicans missed the playoffs last season.

Here’s a look at last year’s West bracket:

Last Time the Pelicans Made the Playoffs

The Pelicans made the playoffs in 2024, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the opening round.

New Orleans made the conference semifinals in 2018 and 2008, but has never had a deeper playoff run in franchise history.

Pelicans Playoff History

Playoff appearances: 9
Championships: 0

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