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The Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) are just 2-point underdogs against the New Orleans Pelicans (7-30) at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET on KATU, KUNP, and Gulf Coast Sports.
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Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Pelicans 113, Trail Blazers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-131)
- Total Pick: Under 225 (computer predicts 224.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Trail Blazers (+2)
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Recent Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2024 | Pelicans | -1.5 | 218.5 | -118 | -101 | 118-100 POR |
| 10/27/2024 | Pelicans | -6.5 | 221 | -250 | +203 | 125-103 POR |
| 10/25/2024 | Pelicans | -6.5 | 219.5 | -256 | +208 | 105-103 NO |
| 4/9/2024 | Pelicans | -14 | 214 | -1000 | +654 | 110-100 NO |
| 3/16/2024 | Pelicans | -13.5 | 215.5 | -982 | +642 | 126-107 NO |
| 2/10/2024 | Pelicans | -8.5 | 219 | -356 | +281 | 93-84 NO |
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 14-23-0 against the spread this season.
- The Pelicans have a 3-3 record against the spread this season when favored by 2 points or more.
- A total of 20 of New Orleans' 35 games with a set total have hit the over (57.1%).
- The Pelicans have been favorites in nine games this season and won four (44.4%) of those contests.
- New Orleans has a record of 4-2 when it's favored by -131 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Trail Blazers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Portland is 18-17-0 ATS this season.
- In games they have played as at least 2-point underdogs this season, the Trail Blazers are 17-14 against the spread.
- In Portland's 35 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (48.6%).
- The Trail Blazers have put together an 11-22 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 33.3% of those games).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +110 or longer, Portland has gone 10-21 (32.3%).
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Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle)
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Donovan Clingan: Questionable (Rest),
Deni Avdija: Questionable (Wrist),
Matisse Thybulle: Out (Ankle),
Jerami Grant: Out (Face)
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: KATU, KUNP, and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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