The New Orleans Pelicans (32-35) host the Portland Trail Blazers (31-36) at Smoothie King Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 12, 2023. The Pelicans are only 2-point favorites in the game, the third matchup between the squads this season. The matchup’s over/under is set at 223.
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Pelicans Vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | -2 | 223 |
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Injury Report as of March 12
Pelicans: Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle), Larry Nance: Out (Leg), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring), Jose Alvarado: Out (Lower Leg)
Trail Blazers: Justise Winslow: Out (Ankle), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Back), Damian Lillard: Probable (Calf), Olivier Sarr: Out (Wrist)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Pelicans (-2) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (223) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 113.8 (18th) | Points Scored | 114.6 (15th) |
| 113.4 (15th) | Points Allowed | 115.7 (18th) |
| 43.7 (12th) | Rebounds | 41.1 (26th) |
| 10.8 (12th) | Off. Rebounds | 9.6 (22nd) |
| 10.7 (25th) | 3pt Made | 13.2 (8th) |
| 25.6 (8th) | Assists | 24.1 (21st) |
| 14.3 (23rd) | Turnovers | 13.8 (19th) |
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Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 60 | 21.2 | 4.4 | 5.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.8 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 64 | 14.1 | 9.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Trey Murphy III | 64 | 12.9 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Josh Richardson | 50 | 11.0 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Naji Marshall | 62 | 9.6 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Trail Blazers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | 54 | 32.1 | 4.7 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 4.2 |
| Anfernee Simons | 58 | 21.3 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 3.5 |
| Jerami Grant | 62 | 20.7 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 47 | 13.5 | 9.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Cameron Reddish | 32 | 10.4 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Betting Trends
- Against the spread, the Pelicans are 30-36-1 this year.
- As 2-point favorites or more, New Orleans is 10-12 against the spread.
- There have been 33 Pelicans games (out of 67) that hit the over this year.
- New Orleans and its opponent have broken the 223-point mark 42 times this year.
- Pelicans games have had an average of 227.2 points this season, 4.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Trail Blazers have 33 wins in 67 games against the spread this year.
- Portland has an ATS record of 15-15-1 as a 2-point underdog or more.
- This season, 32 of the Trail Blazers’ 67 games have hit the over.
- Portland’s games have had over 223 points 46 times this year.
- The average total points scored in Trail Blazers games this year (223) is 7.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.
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