Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Picks and Prediction – 10/26/2024

The New Orleans Pelicans head to Portland on Friday evening to take on the Trail Blazers. The Pelicans are 1-0 on the season. New Orleans will play their first road game of the season. The Pelicans went 49-33 last season and finished 7th in the Western Conference. Stay up to date with our expert's NBA Picks. 

The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls in their season opener 123-111. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 33 points and 7 rebounds. CJ McCollum added 23 points and 5 assists. Dejounte Murray led the Pelicans in the win with 10 assists. 

The Portland Trail Blazers are 0-1 to start off the season. Portland will play their first three games at home this season. The Trail Blazers won just 21 games a season ago. Portland averaged 106 points scored per game with 115 points allowed. 

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Golden State Warriors in their season opener 139-104. Scoot Henderson led Portland in the loss with 22 points. Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija each added 15 points in the loss. Deandrew Ayton led the Portland Trail Blazers in the loss with 11 rebounds. 

The New Orleans Pelicans are 1-0 against the spread on the season. While the Portland Trail Blazers didn't cover in their season opener. The Pelicans are road favorites on Friday and for good reason. New Orleans has the better team and will beat less talented teams early on in the season. Lay the points with the road favorite. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Pelicans win and cover ATS 115-105.