Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 27, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans are -6.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 219.5 points
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The New Orleans Pelicans visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00pm EDT in Portland, OR.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

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


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-6.5 -110O 220.5 -110-250
Portland Trail Blazers +6.5 -110U 220.5 -110+200

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Sunday‘s game with 80.0% 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 Sunday‘s game with 54.5% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 56 of their last 86 games (+21.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 36 away games (+19.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 54 of their last 86 games (+18.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 59 games (+18.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in 36 of their last 58 games (+13.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 32 games (+17.00 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 74 games (+16.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 83 games (+14.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 1Q Spread in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 games at home (+7.95 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Pelicans have gone 1-1 (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 2-0 against the Moneyline (+2 Units / 45.45% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Trail Blazers have gone 1-1 (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 0-2 against the Moneyline (-2 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 1-1 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 74 games (-27.15 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 83 games (-26.10 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 36 games (-24.25 Units / -65% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 67 games (-22.35 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 83 games (-17.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 80 games (-28.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 66 games (-20.00 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 77 games (-19.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-19.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 88 games (-17.15 Units / -17% ROI)

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

The Pelicans were 43-15 (.741) when scoring 110 or more points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659

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 are 37-8 (.822) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .749

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

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

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 are 5-22 (.185) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .414

The Trail Blazers were winless (0-20) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Trail Blazers were 7-16 (.304) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. PelicansSunday‘s Game, Oct. 27

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

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans averaged 51.3 points in the paint per game (4,204 points/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

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 shot 49% (3,484/7,164) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Pelicans shot 38% from three (1,023/2,673) last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers averaged 1.21 points per shot (4,307 points/3,549 shots) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Trail Blazers averaged 104.7 points per game (4,292 points/41 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.1

The Trail Blazers had a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Trail Blazers averaged 1.19 points per shot (8,722 points/7,356 shots) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (1,058/3,173) 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 averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans stole the ball 684 times last season — 3rd most among NBA teams

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 averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,738 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,476 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Trail Blazers averaged 4.3 blocks per game (354 blocks/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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