New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick & Preview – 10/25/2024

• Date: October 25, 2024
• Venue: Moda Center

Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds

New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Win Probabilities

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

As the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Portland Trail Blazers, basketball fans and bettors alike are in for an intriguing Friday night matchup. The game tips off at 10:00 PM ET at Portland's Moda Center, where the Trail Blazers hope to capitalize on their home-court advantage against a Pelicans squad that's traveled cross-country for this showdown.

Despite being on the road, the Pelicans are favored with a -5.5 spread, and their moneyline sits at -220. This gives New Orleans an implied win probability of 66%. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers, with a moneyline of +185, have a 34% chance of pulling off the upset. The Pelicans secured a decisive 123-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls in their first outing of the 2024-25 season.

Portland, on the other hand, is in the midst of a rough patch, having lost 38 of their last 50 games. Their recent 139-104 loss to the Golden State Warriors highlights their struggles on both ends of the floor. Yet, playing at home offers a glimmer of hope for a team desperate to reverse its fortunes.

For those eyeing player prop markets, Brandon Ingram's Points, Rebounds, and Assists (PRA) line is garnering considerable attention. The Over on his PRA is set at 29.5 with odds of -110, suggesting value to sharp bettors who believe this line may be mispriced.

As the Pelicans aim to overcome travel fatigue and continue their push for success, and the Trail Blazers look to break out of their slump, this matchup promises drama and potential betting opportunities. Keep an eye on how New Orleans handles the road conditions and whether Portland can leverage its home court to surprise the oddsmakers.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

Final Score: New Orleans Pelicans 114.22 vs Portland Trail Blazers 111.01

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