Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 25, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Pelicans are -5.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 218.5 points
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The New Orleans Pelicans visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Portland, OR.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 1-0 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 0-1 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-5.5 -115O 218.5 -105-250
Portland Trail Blazers +5.5 -105U 218.5 -115+190

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Friday‘s game with 78.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 62.8% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 56 of their last 85 games (+23.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 54 of their last 85 games (+20.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 away games (+18.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 58 games (+17.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in 36 of their last 57 games (+14.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 31 games (+16.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 73 games (+15.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 82 games (+13.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 37 games at home (+9.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 1Q Spread in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.80 Units / 27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Pelicans have gone 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-0 against the Moneyline (+1 Units / 51.28% ROI)
  • 1-0 against the Over for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • 0-1 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Trail Blazers have gone 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-1 against the Moneyline (-1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 1-0 against the Over for game total points (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • 0-1 against the Under for game total points (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 73 games (-26.00 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 82 games (-24.95 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 35 games (-23.25 Units / -64% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 66 games (-21.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 83 games (-19.80 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 79 games (-27.25 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 65 games (-18.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-18.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.60 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 87 games (-15.95 Units / -16% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Pelicans were 20-11 (.645) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Pelicans were 13-22 (.371) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Pelicans are 82-32 (.719) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Trail Blazers have allowed 116.5 points per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th-worst in the NBA.

The Pelicans were 42-29 (.592) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .487

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Trail Blazers were 1-11 (.083) when their opponents turns the ball fewer than 10 times last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .424

The Trail Blazers were 15-31 (.326) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Trail Blazers were 2-18 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Trail Blazers were 2-18 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — T-worst in the NBA. The Pelicans shot 38% from three (1,023/2,673) last season — 4th-best in the NBA.

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. PelicansFriday‘s Game, Oct. 25

  • Portland Trail Blazers – No Injuries Reported
  • New Orleans Pelicans – No Injuries Reported

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans averaged 14.7 fast break points per game (1,206 points/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Pelicans had 22.8 free throw attempts per game last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

The Pelicans had 24.4 free throw attempts per game last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

The Pelicans had a TS% of 47% in close and late situations last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50%

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers shot 44% (1,554/3,549) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 51% in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 50% last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Trail Blazers had a TS% of 48% last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (1,052/3,153) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (681 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Pelicans allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (487/1,491) in the first half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Pelicans have averaged 8.4 steals per game (1,380 steals/165 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,668 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,436 rebounds/165 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (85/325) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

The Trail Blazers averaged 6.7 steals per game (553 steals/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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