Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the New Orleans Pelicans when they hit take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday in pro NBA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting New Orleans Pelicans betting line opened this morning as 5.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 219 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 112-106 win for the Pelicans. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Orleans Pelicans will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 8-7-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Portland Trail Blazers are 5-12 ATS. New Orleans is 9-7 against the points scored total betting line, while Portland is 11-6 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Portland vs New Orleans injuries news.
This game pits the Portland Trail Blazers, currently No. 24 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the New Orleans Pelicans, who rate No. 27 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Portland's No. 5-ranked offense (108.88 PPG) against a New Orleans Pelicans defense that ranks No. 22 at 106 PPG. The Portland Trail Blazers have averaged 45.28% from the field per game, more than the New Orleans Pelicans have managed so far this NBA season (44.96% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New Orleans cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Minnesota out of the gym and running up a 117-96 score at Smoothie King Center.
Damian Lillard chucked in 40 points for Portland on Wednesday, but they still came up short in losing 137-125 at Quicken Loans Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
New Orleans at Dallas, Sunday, November 27th
Portland home to Houston, Sunday, November 27th