Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 16, 2024, 11:05PM | Published: Mar 15, 2024, 10:53PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
With the likes of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are up against a Trail Blazers team that includes Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton and Dalano Banton.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Trail Blazers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Trail Blazers
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's New Orleans-Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans an 85% chance of winning against the Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Match Centre
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.12, Trail Blazers $8.40
- Line: Pelicans -13 ($1.98), Trail Blazers +13 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 215.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $2.00
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.12 and the Trail Blazers at $8.40.
The Pelicans are listed as 13-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+13) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.93.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Trail Blazers is set at 215.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+13) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 215.5 points has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $8.40 with Betfair (3.6% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +13 at $1.93 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Total Points: Under 215.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (52% probability)
Our Pelicans vs Trail Blazers betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option due to the 3.6% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center on Sunday has the Pelicans winning 113-101.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Portland on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Betting on Portland vs New Orleans player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anfernee Simons is projected to have 23 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 26 | 6 | 7 |
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 5 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 16 | 11 | 3 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 23 | 3 | 6 |
| Deandre Ayton | 17 | 12 | 2 |
| Dalano Banton | 15 | 5 | 4 |
| Scoot Henderson | 13 | 3 | 5 |
| Toumani Camara | 10 | 6 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Portland match-up at Smoothie King Center.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Sunday 17 March 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs Portland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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