New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers - 12/23/19 NBA Betting Picks & Odds
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers
NBA: 10:00 PM EST
Dec. 23, 2019
TV: NBATV
Latest Odds : POR -6.5 O/U 228.5
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to visit Moda Center in Portland, Oregon for a Western Conference clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. The New Orleans Pelicans come into this matchup with a 7-23 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Golden State Warriors, 106-102. Leading the way for the New Orleans Pelicans was veteran PG Jrue Holiday as he recorded 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. SF Brandon Ingram had a productive outing for the Pelicans as he pitched in 25 points and 6 assists.
The New Orleans Pelicans struggled shooting the basketball against the Golden State Warriors as they connected on 39 of their 93 field goal attempts (41.9%), and they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (26.5%). The New Orleans Pelicans were even with the Golden State Warriors in the turnover battle (18-18), but they edged out the Warriors in the rebounding department (60-50).
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The Portland Trail Blazers come into this matchup with a 14-16 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 113-106. Leading the way for the Portland Trail Blazers was all-star PG Damian Lillard as he recorded 29 points and 7 assists. Joining Lillard in the backcourt was CJ McCollum who had a productive outing for the Trail Blazers with 26 points.
The Portland Trail Blazers had a solid shooting game against the Minnesota Timberwolves as they connected on 40 of their 94 field goal attempts (42.6%), but they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (37.1%). The Portland Trail Blazers won the turnover battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15), and they edged out the Timberwolves in the rebounding department (61-48).
Recent Betting Trends:
Pelicans are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 road games.
Under is 9-4 in Pelicans last 13 overall.
Trail Blazers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Over is 7-2 in Trail Blazers last 9 Monday games.
Free Betting Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -6.5
The New Orleans Pelicans had one of the biggest roster turnovers from last year to this year, and it hasn’t resulted in favorable results as they have one of the worst records in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers are another team trying to find their footing, but one thing they have been consistent with is scoring the basketball as they are averaging 112.8 PPG, and they should be able to hit that mark against a New Orleans team that is amongst the worst in the NBA in points allowed. The Trail Blazers have a great backcourt with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum as the duo is combining for 49.3 PPG, but veteran forward Carmelo Anthony has been a productive third scorer for Portland. The Pelicans can score the basketball, but their deficiencies on the defensive side of the court is too much to overcome on the road. Final Score Prediction, Portland Trail Blazers win and cover ATS 121-111.