Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for March 12 (NOLA Squeaks Out Win at Home)

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Game Info

• Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023
• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: BSNO and ROOT Sports NW

The New Orleans Pelicans host the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday in a battle between two teams fighting for a spot in the play-in tournament. Portland is 13th in the Western Conference at 31-36, while New Orleans is 10th at 32-34.

Both teams have been slumping lately, as the Trail Blazers are 5-10 over their last 15 while the Pelicans have dropped six of their last eight. Which team will emerge with a much-needed win on Sunday?

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Betting Information

Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Pelicans	-2.5	-	-	233	-110	-110	-136	116

The Pelicans enter this game as slight home underdogs on both the moneyline and spread at FanDuel Sportsbook. This conference rivalry game also features a projected total of 230.5 points, which is about average for Sunday's slate.

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends

• The Pelicans compiled a 42-40-0 record against the spread last season.
• As 2.5-point underdogs or more, the Trail Blazers went 17-33-2 against the spread last year.
• Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total 33 times in Pelicans games.
• Out of 82 Trail Blazers games last year, 36 went over the total.

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Prediction & Pick

This game will be a battle between one of the league's better offenses and one of the league's best defenses. Portland ranks seventh in offensive rating while New Orleans is eighth in defensive rating, setting up an intriguing showdown.

The two teams have split their season series so far, although the Pelicans prevailed in their most recent matchup on March 1, winning handily in Portland by a score of 121-110.

New Orleans should have the edge with home-court advantage, as the Pelicans are 21-12 in home games this year. Portland is just 14-21 on the road, so expect NOLA to come out on top here.

Final Score Prediction: Pelicans: 116 | Trail Blazers: 113

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Best Bet

While neither team is playing great basketball right now, one of them has to win. We expect that to be the Pelicans on their home court, where their sturdy defense will do enough to contain the Trail Blazers. Even if Damian Lillard busts loose for a big game, he doesn't have enough help around him to get the job done. Back NOLA to win outright with plus odds at home.

Bet: New Orleans Pelicans ML (+106)

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