The Blazers will play the Pelicans on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Portland Trail Blazers currently have a 84.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 83.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers currently have a 4-15 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 5-14 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Portland Trail Blazers currently rank 22nd (108.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 23rd averaging 107.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.8 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, ranking them 8th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Portland Trail Blazers have notched a 4-4 Western Northwest Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 0-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Portland Trail Blazers have a 12-23 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 7-29 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Blazers be takin' on the Pelicans...in a fierce battle on the court this Wednesday in New Orleans.
The fans in the Pelicans' arena be rowdy and wild...cheering on their team with all the passion of a hurricane.
The Blazers be standin' at 12-23 overall this season...while the Pelicans be strugglin' with a 7-29 record so far.
Portland be holdin' a 4-4 division record...against New Orleans' unfortunate 0-6 division standing.
Get ready to witness a showdown of epic proportions...as these two teams clash on the court. See you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below. Arrr!
Best Blazers at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Portland Trail Blazers are +2.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Portland Trail Blazers are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Blazers
Pelicans
1/08/25 8:10pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog Portland Trail Blazers - Portland Trail Blazers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Portland Trail Blazers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Blazers
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/08/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -115Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -115Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -14522.5 u +110Bet |
Daniel Theis
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
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Deni Avdija
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -125Bet |
Donovan Clingan
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -135Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
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Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Kris Murray
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Scoot Henderson
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Shaedon Sharpe
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
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Toumani Camara
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +12011.5 u -160Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -125Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 u -12031.5 o -110Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 30.5 u -11030.5 o -120Bet |
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Deandre Ayton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 u -13019.5 o +100Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
Kris Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
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Toumani Camara
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/08/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | 14 | 28 | 0.333 | +22.0 | 9-12 | 5-16 | 4-4 | 11-23 | 107.9 | 116.7 | -8.8 | W1 | 3-7 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12 | 32 | 0.273 | +25.0 | 8-16 | 4-16 | 1-6 | 6-19 | 109.2 | 117.2 | -8.0 | W4 | 7-3 |
Portland Trail Blazers & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Portland Trail Blazers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blazers | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Portland Trail Blazers & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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