Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Prediction: New Orleans Predicted to Win Wednesday's NBA Matchup [1/8/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans matchup.

Portland Trail Blazers-New Orleans Pelicans Predictions and Game Preview.
Smoothie King Center sets the stage for the NBA matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans this Wednesday.

The New Orleans Pelicans will square off with the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

The Pelicans, with stars like Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Brandon Boston, will face off against the Trail Blazers, featuring Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Pelicans as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Portland-New Orleans game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Pelicans' chance of winning at 57%, with the Trail Blazers at 43%."

For expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans predictions page.

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Blazers vs. Pelicans Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's game between the Pelicans and Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Wednesday's Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Portland vs. New Orleans picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NBA matchup between the Trail Blazers and Pelicans 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Pelicans a 57% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 112-110.

According to our model, the Pelicans (-2) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 222.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.

Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 1:05AM, Jan 9
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Moneyline
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Pelicans -2.0
49%
51%
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Trail Blazers POR
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49%
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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Trail Blazers Pelicans
Spread +2 (-108) -2 (-110)
Moneyline +110 -126
Total o222.5 (-108) u222.5 (-112)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Player Props

Looking for Portland vs. New Orleans NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Deandre Ayton is expected to lead the Trail Blazers in scoring, while Dejounte Murray is projected to be the top scorer for the Pelicans.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Pelicans, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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