Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 9, 2025, 1:09AM | Published: Jan 8, 2025, 4:45AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Brandon Boston, the Pelicans are up against a Trail Blazers team that includes Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Trail Blazers game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 57% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.77, Trail Blazers $2.10
- Line: Pelicans -2 ($1.91), Trail Blazers +2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $1.77 and the Trail Blazers at $2.10.
The Pelicans are listed as 2-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (-2) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 223.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 223.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Trail Blazers predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center this Thursday is the Pelicans winning 112-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Portland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pelicans vs Trail Blazers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Dejounte Murray is expected to lead the Pelicans with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while Deandre Ayton is projected to finish with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 23 | 6 | 9 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Brandon Boston | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 4 | 4 |
| Yves Missi | 11 | 9 | 2 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | 20 | 13 | 2 |
| Anfernee Simons | 20 | 4 | 7 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 18 | 6 | 4 |
| Deni Avdija | 17 | 7 | 3 |
| Scoot Henderson | 13 | 2 | 6 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Portland game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Thursday 9 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Portland predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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