Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans Betting Prediction 03/15/19

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The Portland Trail Blazers (41-26), 8-point favorites, will travel to the Smoothie King Center to go head-to-head against the New Orleans Pelicans (30-40). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 235.5 points and it begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds

The Trail Blazers will be hoping for a similar outcome after comfortably covering the 4-point spread against the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game, 125-104. The Pelicans, meanwhile, were topped by the Milwaukee Bucks, 130-113, and were unable to cover as 10-point underdogs. The Portland game went 2.5 points under the projected point total of 231.5, while the New Orleans game finished 6 points over the projected point total of 237.

Portland’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Los Angeles. The Trail Blazers had a rate of 0.552 (above their season average of 0.526), while the Clippers posted a mark of 0.447 (below their season average of 0.526). New Orleans, meanwhile, held Milwaukee to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.9 (below their season average of 21.1). Elfrid Payton played well for New Orleans, racking up 14 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists on his way to his second triple-double this year. Portland was lifted by CJ McCollum, who recorded 35 points.

In their two contests this season, the Trail Blazers have won both. In their most recent game, the two teams combined for 240 points, just over the projected point total of 235.5. Portland won 128-112, covering as a 3-point favorite. Portland had a much better turnover percentage (5.0 vs. 11.1). New Orleans, meanwhile, did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (22-27; 81.5 percent). Despite the loss, Anthony Davis was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points.

Of the Trail Blazers’ 67 games, 36 have finished over the projected point total. Portland heads into the game with records of 41-26 straight up (SU) and 38-29 against the spread (ATS).

Much like Portland, Pelicans games have a slight tendency to go over the projected point total (52.9 percent). Further, New Orleans owns records of 30-40 SU and 34-35-1 ATS.

It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the up-and-down Pelicans will look to push the more half-court-oriented Trail Blazers. The Pelicans rank fifth in possessions per game while the Trail Blazers are 15th.

Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Pelicans, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Pelicans rank fifth in blocks per game (5.5) while the Trail Blazers rank 18th (5.0).
  • Portland ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (23.1) while New Orleans ranks 28th (26.5).
  • The Pelicans rank first in points in the paint per game (58.5) while the Trail Blazers rank 18th (48.4).
  • New Orleans averages 14.5 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Portland ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
  • Portland ranks third in rebounds per game (47.7) while New Orleans ranks 18th in rebounds allowed per game (45.1).
  • The Trail Blazers rank eighth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.4) while the Pelicans rank 27th (17.9).
  • The Trail Blazers rank 10th in steals allowed per game (7.4) while the Pelicans rank 26th (8.3).
  • New Orleans ranks 11th in fast break points per game (14.9) while Portland ranks 20th in fast break points allowed per game (14.1).
  • Portland ranks fifth in three pointers allowed per game (29.6) while New Orleans ranks 23rd (33.4).
  • Portland is 10-1 when they allow below 100 points, while New Orleans is 5-2.
  • When scoring over 100 points, the Pelicans are 30-34 and the Trail Blazers are 39-21.
  • New Orleans is 16-17 ATS at home, while Portland is 17-16 ATS on the road.
  • The Trail Blazers have 17 overs and 16 unders in 33 road games.
  • The Pelicans have 16 overs, 16 unders and 1 push in 33 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Trail Blazers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Pelicans are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Portland has 4 overs and 1 under, while New Orleans has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • During their last five games, the Trail Blazers have scored an average of 120.4 points per game (6.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.2 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
  • The Pelicans have been outscored by an average of 11.8 points in their last five games. For the season, New Orleans has scored an equal number of points as their opponents.