Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 2

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The Portland Trail Blazers visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New Orleans, LA.

The – are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

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

So far this NBA season, the Trail Blazers are 17-17 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 21-14 against the spread.

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

Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Trail Blazers will win Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Trail Blazers and Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 56.4% confidence.

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Trail Blazers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 75 games (+23.55 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 2H Spread in 48 of their last 75 games (+19.82 Units / 24% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 21 games (+10.30 Units / 43% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 75 games (+10.20 Units / 10% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 75 games (+9.68 Units / 11% ROI)

Pelicans Best Bets for Tonight:

• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Over in 46 of their last 79 games (+10.80 Units / 12% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 23 games (+10.00 Units / 38% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 41 games at home (+9.60 Units / 21% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 9 games at home (+9.15 Units / 96% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 59 games (+8.75 Units / 13% ROI)

Portland Trail Blazers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 17-17 (-1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

• 14-20 against the Moneyline (-2.2 Units / -4.82% ROI)
• 19-15 against the Over for game total points (+2.5 Units / 6.68% ROI)
• 15-19 against the Under for game total points (-5.9 Units / -15.78% ROI)

New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 21-14 (+5.6 Units / 14.55% ROI).

• 8-27 against the Moneyline (-13.55 Units / -37.69% ROI)
• 21-14 against the Over for game total points (+5.6 Units / 14.55% ROI)
• 14-21 against the Under for game total points (-9.1 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pelicans:

• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 73 games (-24.75 Units / -32% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 74 games (-19.75 Units / -23% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 79 games (-19.55 Units / -22% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 79 games (-18.60 Units / -21% ROI)
• The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-17.55 Units / -18% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Trail Blazers:

• The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 63 games (-19.50 Units / -27% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-18.75 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 75 games (-18.48 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 79 games (-15.70 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 55 games (-13.40 Units / -21% ROI)

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• Portland Trail Blazers Offensive stats
• New Orleans Pelicans Offensive stats
• Portland Trail Blazers Defensive stats
• New Orleans Pelicans Defensive stats

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

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 50% in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 51% in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (2,240 assists/ 1,585 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (836 assists/ 594 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

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

The Pelicans averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (182 points/58 games) in close and late situations last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Pelicans have averaged 58.1 points in the paint per game (2,032 points/35 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.0

The Pelicans have an eFG% of 52% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Pelicans have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (862 assists/ 499 TOs) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 50% in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 51% in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (2,240 assists/ 1,585 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (836 assists/ 594 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (182 points/58 games) in close and late situations last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Pelicans have averaged 58.1 points in the paint per game (2,032 points/35 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.0

The Pelicans have an eFG% of 52% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Pelicans have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (862 assists/ 499 TOs) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 50% in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 51% in the second half in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (2,240 assists/ 1,585 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (836 assists/ 594 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans averaged 3.1 fast break points per game (182 points/58 games) in close and late situations last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Pelicans have averaged 58.1 points in the paint per game (2,032 points/35 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.0

The Pelicans have an eFG% of 52% this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Pelicans have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (862 assists/ 499 TOs) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

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