The New Orleans Pelicans (30-22) meet the Portland Trail Blazers (15-36) Saturday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Pelicans went 3-0 in 2022-23
The Pelicans opened the 4-game road trip with a 117-106 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, but they fell 139-122 Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, New Orleans faces the quick turnaround after a flight up to Portland.
New Orleans lost by 24 points in the most-recent game when playing on no rest Jan. 27 falling 141-117 in Milwaukee as a 3.5-point underdog. The Pels are 2-4 straight up (SU) and 3-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 when playing on no rest.