Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans: Prediction for the NBA match
Teams have crossed paths once this season. It happened just over three months ago. Then New Orleans confidently beat Portland at home (111:97). And it is quite possible that this time it will also come to defeat.
Portland Trail Blazers
Golden State continues to play without Stephen Curry. The absence of a leader does not affect the game of the “warriors” in the best way. The team from San Francisco loses too often. For example, in recent matches the Warriors lost to Atlanta (110:121), Washington (115:123) and Memphis (95:123). As part of the Steve Kerr team, Jordan Poole is trying to do something. But his efforts are not enough for the final success. For example, in the last match against Memphis, this performer scored 25 points. He also had five rebounds and three assists.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans are trying to build momentum, although recently victories have alternated with defeats. The team managed to break into the play-in zone and is now trying to maintain at least the ninth line in the West. The last confrontation ended in favor of New Orleans, who dealt with the Lakers (116-108). Brandon Ingram, as always, was in the spotlight and tore apart the opponent’s defense. Willie Green’s guys probably know about the problems of the Pathfinders, so they will try to get the most out of this moment, although the Pelicans are not very confident away.
Prediction
The change in head coach benefited New Orleans. Still, the management listened to the fans and the results were not encouraging. The Pelicans began to act more steadily and moved to the ninth line in the West. Portland has already realized that it will not work out this season. Many key players are in the infirmary, but no one has canceled the fight, especially if the game takes place at the Moda Center home arena. In our opinion, bookmakers underestimate the hosts. Our prediction is for a handicap (+16.5) points for Portland Trail Blazers for odds of 1.63 in BC 1xBet. The Blazers are not afraid to go for broke. The Pelicans began to act again in an attacking manner and all thanks to the philosophy of the new coach. We assume that there will be a spectacle on the floor and the opponents will break through the total. Second bet is for a total over 223.5 points for 1.57. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.63. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
