Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction – 11/4/2024

• Date: November 4, 2024
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

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Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

As the Portland Trail Blazers (2-5) gear up to face the New Orleans Pelicans (3-4) at Smoothie King Center, betting enthusiasts are eyeing a clash where both teams are eager to rebound from recent struggles. The Monday night tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET, promising an intriguing matchup between two squads looking to reverse their fortunes.

The Pelicans, coming off a 126-111 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, will be dealing with fatigue as this is a back-to-back game. With minimal rest, New Orleans could find themselves at a disadvantage, despite playing on their home court where they hold a slight edge as 2.5-point favorites. This comes with a moneyline of -135, translating to an implied win probability of 55%.

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers, who recently dropped a 103-97 decision to the Phoenix Suns, have had their own challenges to grapple with. Traveling cross-country for this road game adds to their woes, reflected in their underdog status with a moneyline of +115, pegging their implied win probability at 45%.

Both teams have struggled recently, with Portland losing three of their last four games and New Orleans dropping four of their last five. However, the betting market has shown particular interest in Zion Williamson’s performance, specifically his points and assists. The player prop market opened at under 34.5 points and assists (-120) but has since shifted to 32.5 (-110), indicating sharp bettors are leaning toward the under.

Given the circumstances surrounding both teams, this matchup could be a tight contest. Bettors looking for value might consider the under on Williamson’s combined points and assists, along with the potential for a close game that could swing either way.

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Final Score: Portland Trail Blazers 111.33 vs New Orleans Pelicans 104.54

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