Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 9, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 8, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans (46-32) are 13.5-point favorites against the Portland Trail Blazers (21-57) on April 9, 2024 at Moda Center. The Trail Blazers are struggling right now, going 2-8 during their past 10 games. A 213.5-point over/under is set for the matchup.

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Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pelicans -13.5 213.5

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Injury Report as of April 9

Pelicans: Brandon Ingram: Out (Knee), Naji Marshall: Doubtful (Shoulder)

Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Abdominal), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Toumani Camara: Out (Rib), Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Elbow), Anfernee Simons: Out (Knee), Matisse Thybulle: Out (Ankle), Jerami Grant: Doubtful (Hamstring), Ibou Badji: Questionable (Back)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Trail Blazers (+13.5)
Total Pick Over (213.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Stat Rankings

Pelicans Avg. (Rank) Trail Blazers Avg. (Rank)
115 (13th) Points Scored 106.9 (28th)
110.5 (8th) Points Allowed 115.6 (19th)
44.1 (10th) Rebounds 42.4 (24th)
10.5 (17th) Off. Rebounds 12.4 (3rd)
12.2 (20th) 3pt Made 11.5 (27th)
26.9 (12th) Assists 23.2 (30th)
12.4 (14th) Turnovers 14.4 (26th)

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Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zion Williamson 66 22.9 5.8 5 1 0.7 0.1
CJ McCollum 62 19.5 4.3 4.6 0.9 0.6 3.4
Trey Murphy III 53 14.1 4.8 2.1 0.9 0.5 2.8
Jonas Valančiūnas 78 12.4 8.9 2.1 0.4 0.9 0.5
Herbert Jones 72 11 3.5 2.6 1.4 0.8 1.5

Trail Blazers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jerami Grant 54 21 3.5 2.8 0.8 0.6 2.1
Deandre Ayton 52 16.5 11.2 1.7 1 0.8 0
Scoot Henderson 59 13.6 3.1 5.1 0.7 0.2 1.3
Dalano Banton 50 10 3.2 2.3 0.6 0.3 1.1
Duop Reath 64 9 3.6 1 0.5 0.5 1.3

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Pelicans are 42-34-2 this season.
  • New Orleans is winless ATS (0-2) when playing as at least 13.5-point favorites this season.
  • This year, 34 of the Pelicans’ 78 games have hit the over.
  • New Orleans and its opponent have broken the 213.5-point mark 60 times this year.
  • The point total average for Pelicans games this season is 225.5, 12 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Trail Blazers have 37 wins in 78 games against the spread this season.
  • Portland’s ATS record as a 13.5-point underdog or more is 8-5.
  • Out of 78 Trail Blazers games so far this year, 39 have hit the over.
  • Portland’s games have had over 213.5 points 54 times this season.
  • This season, Trail Blazers games have resulted in an average scoring total of 222.5, which is nine points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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