New Orleans Pelicans VS Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Preview – 4/9/2024

New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Overview

• Date: April 9, 2024
• Venue: Moda Center
• Spread: New Orleans Pelicans -12.5 (-110), Portland Trail Blazers 12.5 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 213
• Moneyline: New Orleans Pelicans -750, Portland Trail Blazers 560

New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• New Orleans Pelicans - 85%
• Portland Trail Blazers - 15%

Projected Win %:

• New Orleans Pelicans - 82%
• Portland Trail Blazers - 18%

New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Game Preview

The Pelicans, despite being on the road, are considered massive favorites with a spread of -12.5. The Moneyline for the Pelicans is currently set at -750, indicating their strong chances of winning. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers have a Moneyline of +560, suggesting a lower probability of victory.

The Pelicans have been playing well on the road recently, winning 22 of their last 30 road games. This bodes well for their chances in this matchup. In contrast, the Trail Blazers have struggled, losing 36 of their last 50 games.

In their previous game, the Pelicans secured an upset victory over the Phoenix Suns with a score of 113-105. They entered the game as 6.0 point underdogs, with only a 35% chance of winning, making their triumph even more impressive.

One player to watch in this game is Zion Williamson, who has been a popular choice in the Points Rebounds and Assists prop market. Many sharp bettors believe that the Over offers value in this market, with the current line set at 39.5 Points Rebounds and Assists (-110).

It's important to note that the Pelicans will have to overcome the disadvantage of a longer than normal road trip, as they traveled cross-country for this game. However, their recent success on the road suggests that they have the capability to handle this challenge.

Basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching this matchup to see if the Pelicans can continue their road success or if the Trail Blazers can rally and deliver a surprising performance on their home court.

Final Score Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans 109.4 vs Portland Trail Blazers 98.11

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