Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Prediction 11/19/19

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The New Orleans Pelicans (4-9) will be at home in the Smoothie King Center when they meet the Portland Trail Blazers (5-9). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, and will air on NBATV.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds

The Pelicans will look to maintain momentum after covering the 3.5-point spread against the Golden State Warriors in their last outing, 108-100. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, were dismantled by the Houston Rockets, 132-108, and failed to cover as 1.5-point underdogs. The New Orleans game went 18 points under the projected point total of 226, while the Portland game went 14.5 points over the projected point total of 225.5.

The Pelicans had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 19.6) and held the Warriors to an effective field goal percentage of 0.445 (below the 0.550 mark opponents have averaged against New Orleans this season). Portland, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.8 vs. 12.6). Jrue Holiday put together a good outing for New Orleans with 22 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. CJ McCollum had a good outing for Portland, putting up 25 points and five rebounds.

The Trail Blazers dominated this series last year, winning all three games. In the last game, Portland won 122-110. Portland was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Trail Blazers made 26 of their 32 free throws (81.3 percent), while the Pelicans were just 12-25 (48.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Of the Trail Blazers’ 13 games that accepted bets, seven have finished over the total. Portland comes into the contest with records of 5-9 straight up (SU) and 6-6-1 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Pelicans’ 13 games, 7 have finished over the O/U total. Moreover, New Orleans is 4-9 SU and 5-8 ATS.

The Trail Blazers’ McCollum has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 21 points,6.0 rebounds,3.2 assists,1.2 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Holiday has averaged 19 points,7.8 assists,2.8 steals during that same time frame for the Pelicans.

The offensive glass could be a solid edge for New Orleans in this matchup. The Pelicans rank seventh in offensive rebounding percentage (24.0 percent), while Portland ranks 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).

Trail Blazers at Pelicans Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Trail Blazers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Pelicans rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (39.5) while the Trail Blazers rank 13th (34.3).
  • New Orleans ranks sixth in assists per game (26.2) while Portland ranks 29th (18.6).
  • The Pelicans average 13.5 second chance points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. The Trail Blazers rank 27th in second chance points allowed per game (16.3).
  • New Orleans ranks 13th in points in the paint per game (48.5) while Portland ranks 27th (43.0).
  • New Orleans ranks 17th in rebounds per game (45.4) while Portland ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (48.9).
  • The Trail Blazers rank sixth in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.1) while the Pelicans rank 27th (21.5).
  • The Trail Blazers average 13.6 fast break points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. The Pelicans rank 27th in fast break points allowed per game (19.2).
  • New Orleans averages 8.8 steals per game, which ranks sixth in the league. Portland ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
  • New Orleans ranks sixth in blocks allowed per game (4.3) while Portland ranks 25th (6.6).
  • In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Portland is 1-0.
  • The Pelicans are 4-8 when they reach the century mark, while the Trail Blazers are 5-8.
  • New Orleans is 3-4 ATS at home, while Portland is 5-2-1 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone over in 4 of the Trail Blazers’ 8 road games, while 4 of the Pelicans’ 7 home games have gone over.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Pelicans are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Trail Blazers are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, New Orleans has 4 unders and 1 over, while Portland has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • During their last five games, the Pelicans have scored an average of 113.0 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 113.6 points per game (6.4 below their season average).
  • The Trail Blazers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.8, up from 2.9 for the season.