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The New Orleans Pelicans (6-5) host the Portland Trail Blazers (8-3) at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The contest tips at 8:00 PM ET and airs on BSNO. The Trail Blazers are 9-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 221.5 points.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 9 points, with oddsmakers listing the Pelicans as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Pelicans have -382 odds to pick up the win, while the Trail Blazers are listed at +296 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 221.5 points.
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, November 10, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSNO
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends
The Pelicans are 5-6-0 against the spread this season. New Orleans has won in three of the six contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year. Pelicans games this year have eclipsed the over/under 72.7% of the time (eight out of 11 games with a set point total).
The Trail Blazers have eight wins against the spread in 11 games this season. Portland has won 66.7% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (6-3). Trail Blazers games this year have hit the over on three of 11 set point totals (27.3%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Pelicans
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 9 | 22.7 | 6.7 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Brandon Ingram | 7 | 22.7 | 6 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 1 | 1.9 |
| CJ McCollum | 11 | 19.1 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 11 | 15 | 10.5 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Trey Murphy III | 11 | 11.5 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
Trail Blazers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | 7 | 28.6 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 4.1 |
| Anfernee Simons | 9 | 22 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 3.6 |
| Jerami Grant | 10 | 18.4 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 10 | 13 | 11.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 11 | 9.4 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1 |
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Pelicans: Larry Nance: Out (Knee), Garrett Temple: Out (Personal), EJ Liddell: Out (Knee), Kira Lewis: Out (Knee)
Trail Blazers: Keon Johnson: Out (Hip), Jusuf Nurkic: Out (Adductor), Jerami Grant: Out (Ankle), John Butler: Probable (Finger), Anfernee Simons: Probable (Foot), Damian Lillard: Probable (Calf), Justise Winslow: Probable (Ankle), Olivier Sarr: Out (Wrist), Gary Payton: Out (Abdomen)
What you need to know about the New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans is ceding 114.3 points per game this season (18th-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived on offense, putting up 118.2 points per game (third-best).
New Orleans has found it difficult to pile up three-pointers, ranking fifth-worst in the league with 10.4 treys per game. It ranks 10th with a 37.4% shooting percentage from downtown this season. When it comes to shot breakdown, the Pelicans have taken 70.1% two-pointers (accounting for 76.9% of the team’s baskets) and 29.9% threes (23.1%).
What you need to know about the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland scores 109.4 points per game and give up 107.6, ranking them 23rd in the NBA offensively and eighth defensively. The Trail Blazers score 115.4 points per game at home, and 104.3 on the road.
In 2022-23 Portland is 18th in the NBA in 3-point makes (11.7 per game) and fifth-best in 3-point percentage (38.7%). The Trail Blazers attempt 36.8% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 30.1% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they attempt 63.2% of their shots, with 69.9% of their makes coming from there.
Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this game is the Pelicans, and we project that Trail Blazers will cover the spread (Pelicans -9). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 221.5 points.
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