The New Orleans Pelicans will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when the Portland Trail Blazers tip off at Smoothie King Center on Friday in NBA play.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 108-106 victory for the Pelicans. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Orleans Pelicans bring a 2-10 record (4-7-1 ATS) to the battle against the 7-6 Portland Trail Blazers, who are 4-9 ATS. Fans OVER/UNDER betting have seen New Orleans Pelicans go 7-5 so far and the Portland Trail Blazers go 9-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Portland injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the New Orleans Pelicans rated this week at No. 30 and the Portland Trail Blazers sitting at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features New Orleans's No. 18-rated NBA squad against Portland's No. 25-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, New Orleans rates No. 27 in the league with 6.83 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 5 with 10.69 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
C.J. McCollum went off for 26 points and added 3 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Houston defeated Portland, 126-109 at Toyota Center.
Terrence Jones scored 26 points for New Orleans on Wednesday, but the Magic managed a 89-82 victory over the Pelicans at Amway Center.
- Portland is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Portland's last 16 games
- Portland is 6-17 SU in its last 23 games on the road
- Portland is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New Orleans
- New Orleans is 4-9-2 ATS in its last 15 games
- New Orleans is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of New Orleans's last 16 games
- New Orleans is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Portland at Brooklyn, Sunday, November 20th
New Orleans home to Charlotte, Saturday, November 19th
