Pelicans Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2025

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The New Orleans Pelicans hope to return to the 2025 NBA playoff picture following last yearโ€™s first-round exit.

Pelicans Playoff Chances

The Pelicansโ€™ playoff odds are currently off the board, as they are unlikely to make the postseason.

Here is how their postseason odds compare to the Southwest Division:

  • Rockets: OTB
  • Grizzlies: OTB
  • Mavericks: +1100
  • Spurs: OTB
  • Pelicans: OTB

Pelicans Playoff Seed

According to the updated NBA playoff picture, the Pelicans would not be in if the season ended today.

New Orleans trails the final play-in tournament spot by double-digit games.

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

Pelicans 2025 Schedule

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.