Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Portland Trail Blazers
New Orleans Pelicans
Portland aim to solidify their spot in the play-in
- The Trail Blazers are 39-38 this season and are on a 2-game winning streak.
- The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a heavy 102-134 defeat to the Houston Rockets in their last outing on March 30th, 2026.
- In the last five head-to-head matches between the Trail Blazers and the Pelicans, the Trail Blazers won 4 games.
Portland TrailBlazers to win and cover the spread (-6.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Moda Center, Portland, OR |
| Tip Off: | 07:30:00 |
Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.35 | 3.00 |
Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Match Prediction & Analysis
The Portland Trail Blazers will host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Moda Center in what shapes up to be a must-watch intra-conference Western clash. Portland comes in riding a 2-game winning streak and brimming with confidence after toppling the Clippers on the road. The Trail Blazers will look to build on their second-chance dominance and elite rebounding game to stay alive in the playoff race.
Current Standings:
The Portland Trail Blazers are 39-38 this season. They are 4th in the Northwest Division and 9th in the Western Conference.
The New Orleans Pelicans are 25-51 this season. They are 5th in the Southwest Division and 15th in the Western Conference.
Head-to-Head Record:
In the last five head-to-head matches, the Portland Trail Blazers won 4 games and the New Orleans Pelicans won 1 game. The Trail Blazers have averaged 125.4 points per game against the Pelicans in these meetings, while the New Orleans Pelicans averaged 113.8 points per game against the Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 23.9 | 7.0 | 6.7 | 0.8/0.6 |
| Zion Williamson | 21.3 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 1/0.5 |
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Portland Trail Blazers Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers delivered an impressive performance in their last match against the LA Clippers on April 1st, 2026, securing a 114-104 victory to snap the Clippers' five-game winning streak. Jrue Holiday was the standout performer, drilling seven 3-pointers to finish with 30 points, while Deni Avdija put up a masterful 28 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists.
Toumani Camara contributed 17 points and Scoot Henderson chipped in with 15. Portland dominated the boards with 18 offensive rebounds and 32 second-chance points, a hallmark of their identity this season and led the game from the end of the first quarter all the way to the final whistle.
At 39-38 and 9th in the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers are locked in a tight playoff race. Deni Avdija leads the charge with 23.9 PPG and 6.7 APG, making him one of the most versatile forwards in the league.
Jrue Holiday brings championship-tested composure and relentless energy, Donovan Clingan anchors the paint with 11.6 rebounds per game, and Scoot Henderson continues to develop as an electric playmaker at the point. With an elite second-chance point game and home-court advantage at the Moda Center, the Trail Blazers are a dangerous opponent for any team coming to Portland.
The Trail Blazers on average score 116.3 points per game, they score 44.6% from the field and are ranked 29th in the league, and 34.0% from the arc and are ranked 28th in the league. The Trail Blazers grab 45.6 rebounds per game and are Ranked 7th in the season.
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a difficult 102-134 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets on March 30th, 2026, one of their worst defeats of the season. Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans with 19 points, while Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey each contributed 18 points.
Rookie Jeremiah Fears provided a spark off the bench with 12 points and five assists. However, the Pelicans were thoroughly outplayed from the second quarter onwards, unable to contain Alperen Sengun, and fell into their fifth consecutive loss ,a troubling run at a critical juncture of the season.
At 25-51 and 15th in the Western Conference, the Pelicans have endured a challenging season. Zion Williamson remains their offensive anchor at 22.8 PPG, while Trey Murphy III contributes 21.3 PPG and steady shooting from the perimeter.
Dejounte Murray runs the offense with 17.3 PPG and 6.5APG. Despite the struggles in the standings, the Pelicans carry talented individuals who can make any given game competitive. However, the mounting losing streak and difficult road trip to Portland present another stiff challenge.
The Pelicans on average score 114.5 points per game, they score 46.0% from the field and are ranked 22nd in the league, and 33.7% from the arc and are ranked 29th in the league. The Pelicans grab 43.3 rebounds per game and are Ranked 22nd in the season.
Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Scoot Henderson |
| SG | Jrue Holiday |
| SF | Toumani Camara |
| PF | Deni Avdija |
| C | Donovan Clingan |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Dejounte Murray |
| SG | Trey Murphy |
| SF | Herbert Jones |
| PF | Saddiq Bey |
| C | Zion Williamson |
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS vs NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Winning PredictionThe Trail Blazers hold home-court advantage at the Moda Center with Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday in strong form. Despite flashes of quality in the Pelicans' lineup, Portland's superior record, elite second-chance game, and 2-game winning streak make them the clear favourites to secure the win at home.
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