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The Portland Trail Blazers (29-32) host the New Orleans Pelicans (30-32) at Moda Center, starting at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. The Pelicans are just 1.5-point underdogs in the game. The point total is 233 points for the outing.
How to bet Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans
Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Trail Blazers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Trail Blazers have -123 odds to pick up the win, while the Pelicans are listed at +103 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 233 points.
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Arena: Moda Center
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
The Trail Blazers have played 61 games, with 29 wins against the spread. Portland has been the favorite in 30 games this season and has come away with the win 18 times (60%) in those contests. Trail Blazers games this year have hit the over 30 times in 62 opportunities (48.4%).
In the Pelicans’ 62 games this season, they have 28 wins against the spread. New Orleans has won 31.2% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (10-22). Pelicans games this season have gone over the point total 53.2% of the time (33 out of 62 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Trail Blazers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | 48 | 31.6 | 4.3 | 7.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 4.3 |
| Jerami Grant | 56 | 20.3 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Cameron Reddish | 26 | 9 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.1 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 60 | 7.7 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Nassir Little | 40 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
Pelicans
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 27 | 22.9 | 5 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.7 |
| CJ McCollum | 55 | 21 | 4.3 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 61 | 14.2 | 9.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Trey Murphy III | 59 | 12.7 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Josh Richardson | 47 | 11.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Trail Blazers: Jusuf Nurkic: Out (Calf), Justise Winslow: Out (Ankle), Ryan Arcidiacono: Out (Back), Anfernee Simons: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans: Jonas Valančiūnas: Questionable (Calf), Josh Richardson: Questionable (Quadricep), Larry Nance: Out (Leg), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring)
What you need to know about the Portland Trail Blazers
So far this season, Portland is averaging 115 points per game (12th-ranked in NBA) and surrendering 115.4 points per contest (18th-ranked). The Trail Blazers average 119.9 points per game at home, compared to 110 points per game in road games, a difference of 9.9 points per contest. The Trail Blazers’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, racking up 118.7 points per contest compared to the 115 they’ve averaged this season.
Portland is eighth in the NBA with 13.2 three-pointers per game this year. Meanwhile, it ranks seventh with a 37.7% shooting percentage from downtown. The Trail Blazers are attempting 49.6 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 58.6% of the shots they’ve taken (and 67.7% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 35 treys per contest, which are 41.4% of their shots (and 32.3% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans puts up 114.3 points per game and allow 113.5, ranking them 15th in the NBA on offense and 17th on defense. The Pelicans score 114.8 points per game at home, and 113.9 on the road. The Pelicans are averaging 111 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 3.3 fewer points than their average for the season (114.3).
With 10.7 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 35.2% from downtown, New Orleans is 25th and 20th in the league, respectively, in those categories. The Pelicans take 34.5% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 65.5% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 25.4% of the Pelicans’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 74.6% are 2-pointers.
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Predictions and Pick
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