Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 10 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 2:10AM | Published: Apr 8, 2024, 2:22PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will play the favoured New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Moda Center on Wednesday, commencing at 12:00pm AEST.
Led by star players Dalano Banton, Scoot Henderson and Deandre Ayton, the Trail Blazers are looking to overcome a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Pelicans
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Portland-New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans an 86% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
More: Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Match Centre
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $9.20, Pelicans $1.11
- Line: Trail Blazers +14 ($1.98), Pelicans -14 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 213.5 Points): Over $1.88, Under $2.02
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 Trail Blazers at $9.20 and the Pelicans at $1.11.
The Trail Blazers are listed as 14-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Pelicans (-14) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for Trail Blazers vs Pelicans has been set at 213.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.88 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+14) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 213.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Trail Blazers vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $9.20 with Betfair (3.0% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +14 at $1.98 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Total Points: Under 213.5 at $2.02 with Betfair
Our Trail Blazers vs Pelicans best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our preferred option because of the 3.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 213.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.02) that are available from Betfair.
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Pelicans at Moda Center this Wednesday has the Pelicans winning 113-100.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Portland vs New Orleans on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans: Player Props
Betting on New Orleans vs Portland player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Dalano Banton is expected to step up for the Trail Blazers with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalano Banton | 20 | 6 | 5 |
| Scoot Henderson | 19 | 3 | 7 |
| Deandre Ayton | 18 | 12 | 2 |
| Jabari Walker | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Rayan Rupert | 8 | 4 | 3 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 28 | 6 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 5 | 6 |
| Trey Murphy | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Jose Alvarado | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Portland vs New Orleans game at Moda Center.
As always, check out our Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Trail Blazers vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Trail Blazers and Pelicans at Moda Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Wednesday 10 April 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEST
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Portland vs New Orleans 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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