The New Orleans Pelicans (22-31) will be at home in the Smoothie King Center when they meet the Portland Trail Blazers (25-29). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, and can be seen on Fox Sports – New Orleans.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last outing. The Pelicans (5.5-point underdogs) defeated the Indiana Pacers 124-117, while the Trail Blazers (5-point favorite) beat the Miami Heat 115-109. The New Orleans game finished 17 points over the projected point total of 224, while the Portland game went 1.5 points under the projected point total of 225.5.
The Trail Blazers knocked down 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.582 (above their season average of 0.526). New Orleans, on the other hand, won the rebounding battle. The Pelicans had more offensive rebounds (16 vs. two), defensive rebounds (37 vs. 35) and total rebounds (53 vs. 37). Jrue Holiday led the way for New Orleans, finishing with 31 points, 10 assists and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Portland was led by Damian Lillard, who contributed 33 points and eight assists.
The Pelicans have won both matchups against the Trail Blazers this year. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 196 points, well under the projected point total of 230. New Orleans won 102-94, covering as a 6-point underdog. New Orleans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.5 vs. 16.0). Portland, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (16-18; 88.9 percent). Brandon Ingram put up a double-double in the victory with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Of the Trail Blazers’ 54 games, 29 have finished over the total. Portland comes into the contest with records of 25-29 straight up (SU) and 23-29-2 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas is known to set the total low when the Pelicans are involved, as 56.6 percent of their games have ended over the total. Moreover, New Orleans owns records of 22-31 SU and 25-24-4 ATS.
New Orleans appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this showdown. The Pelicans currently rank ninth in offensive rebounding percentage (23.8 percent), while Portland ranks 27th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent). Additionally, the Trail Blazers rank third in turnover percentage (12.1 percent), while the Pelicans rank 22nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (12.9 percent).
Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Pelicans, ATS Winner – Pelicans, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Pelicans rank 15th in points in the paint per game (48.0) while the Trail Blazers rank 28th (43.9).
- Portland ranks second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.1) while New Orleans ranks 28th (19.0).
- The Pelicans rank eighth in assists per game (25.9) while the Trail Blazers rank last (20.0).
- New Orleans ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (38.2) while Portland ranks 25th in three pointers allowed per game (35.2).
- New Orleans averages 16.3 fast break points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Portland ranks 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (14.3).
- The Pelicans average 46.5 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. The Trail Blazers rank last in rebounds allowed per game (47.9).
- The Pelicans rank eighth in second chance points per game (14.0) while the Trail Blazers rank 28th in second chance points allowed per game (15.6).
- New Orleans averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. Portland ranks 20th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- Portland ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (6.8) while New Orleans ranks 26th (8.5).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Portland is 4-0 and New Orleans is 3-0.
- The Pelicans are 22-28 when they reach the century mark, while the Trail Blazers are 25-22.
- Portland is 12-15-1 ATS on the road, while New Orleans is 13-13 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 14 of the Trail Blazers’ 28 road games, while 14 of the Pelicans’ 26 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pelicans are 2-2-1.
- In their last five games, Portland has 4 overs and 1 under, while New Orleans has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Trail Blazers have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Portland has lost by an average of 1.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Pelicans have scored an average of 121.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
