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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