The New Orleans Pelicans (7-30) are favored by 2.5 points against the Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on KATU, KUNP, and Gulf Coast Sports.

Why don’t you take a look at the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) for Wednesday’s game, before you place a wager on this contest?

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Game Info

• When: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV: KATU, KUNP, and Gulf Coast Sports
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Pick ATS: Trail Blazers (+ 2.5)

• Against the spread, New Orleans is 14-23-0 this season.
• Portland is 18-17-0 against the spread this year.
• The Pelicans have an ATS record of 3-3 as 2.5-point favorites or greater.
• Against the spread as 2.5-point underdogs or greater, the Trail Blazers are 17-14.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Under (226.5)

• The Pelicans and their opponents have combined to score more than 226.5 points in 19 of 37 games this season.
• The Trail Blazers have combined with their opponents to score more than 226.5 points in 16 of 35 games this season.
• New Orleans’ matchups this year have an average point total of 223.6, 2.9 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
• Portland’s contests this season have a 225-point average over/under, 1.5 fewer points than this game’s point total.
• The Trail Blazers are the league’s 27th-highest scoring team this season compared to the 19th-ranked Pelicans.
• The Pelicans are the league’s 28th-ranked scoring defense while the Trail Blazers are the 17th-ranked.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-145)

• The Pelicans have entered the game as favorites nine times this season and won four of those games.
• The Trail Blazers have been underdogs in 33 games this season and have come away with the win 11 times (33.3%) in those contests.
• This season, New Orleans has won four of its six games when favored by at least -145 on the moneyline.
• This season, Portland has come away with a win 10 times in 31 chances when named as an underdog of at least +120 or longer on the moneyline.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Pelicans have a 59.2% chance to win.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.