New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds, tips, prediction

The New Orleans Pelicans (2-0) and Portland Trail Blazers (0-2) meet on Sunday at the Moda Center, with a start date set for 6:00 p.m. ET. Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0

F Brandon Ingram He made a jumper with 4.9 seconds left to give the Pelicans a 105-103 victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday night. New Orleans, as away favorites, failed to reach the 6.5 point spread and the game fell short of the total points of 219. G Jordan Hawkins led the Pelicans with 24 points off the bench, while F Zion Williamson made a strong all-around contribution with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks.

The Trail Blazers fell to 0-2 this season despite a strong performance from F Jeremiah Grantwho scored a game-high 34 points and made 8 of 17 goals from long range. C Deandre Ayton recorded his second straight double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds. However, 19 turnovers for Portland were the decisive factor in the defeat.

Pelicans at Trail Blazers odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +200 (Bet $100 to Win $200)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Pelicans -6.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +6.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Pelicans at Trail Blazers with major injuries

Pelicans

Trailblazer

• G Shaedon Sharp (shoulder) out
• G Matisse Thybulle (knees) out
• C Robert Williams (thigh) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers – Tips and Predictions

forecast

Pelicans 108, Trail Blazers 100

Money line

HAPPEN.

I have the Pelicans (-250) winning this matchup with the Trail Blazers, but I'm not going to risk 2 1/2 units to win 1. I would rather place my bet on the spread.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS -6.5 (-110).

The Trail Blazers have struggled offensively in their first two games, and their situation is further complicated by the absence of key rotation players like Sharpe and Thybulle. Since the Pelicans are the more talented team, the gap between the two teams should widen when they meet again. New Orleans has dominated this series, winning 9 of the last 10 games against Portland.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 219.5 (-115).

Recent matchups between the Pelicans and Trail Blazers have trended toward lower scoring, with the Under scoring in 4 of their last 5 meetings, including Friday's game. The trend continues in Portland, where the Unders have cashed in their last seven home games against the Pelicans. Additionally, 8 of the Pelicans' last 9 games as favorites against teams in the first leg have also been lost in a row.

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