Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/10/2024, 05:07  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 25/10/2024 at 05:11 in NBA Predictions

The Portland Trail Blazers will be at home to entertain the New Orleans Pelicans next in the NBA. The Blazers lost their season opener and now sit 12th in the Western Conference standings behind the Pelicans who are seventh. Below is our prediction for this match.

The hosts had a rather disappointing outing on Match Day 1. Chauncey Billups’ men suffered a 36-point blowout at home to the Warriors, who dropped a massive 140 points.

That was the biggest loss of the round and they will be eager to put up a better account of themselves. Portland finished last season with one of the worst records.

They have now lost their last six competitive NBA games. The hosts could likely be without three players for this match.

The Pelicans started their campaign on a winning note, thanks to a 123-111 success over the visiting Chicago Bulls. Brandon Ingram scored a game-high 33 points while CJ McCollum added 23 more.

As they have dominated against the Blazers in recent matchups, Willie Green’s men will be confident of maintaining their perfect start.

The Pels, who have Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy ruled out, have won six straight duels with the Blazers. They are also unbeaten in their last five trips to Portland.