Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Picks and Prediction – 10/27/2024
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction
In Sunday afternoon NBA action, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers will tangle in a rematch from the Moda Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pelicans (2-0) have made it past the first round of the playoffs just once in the previous 16 seasons and ranked eighth in the league in offensive efficiency last year. On Friday, Brandon Ingram nailed a game-winning jump shot with five seconds remaining to lift New Orleans to a 105-103 road victory against Portland.
Second-year pro Jordan Hawkins tallied a team-high 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting in 29 minutes off the New Orleans bench. Ingram contributed 21 points and eight rebounds for the Pelicans, who connected on 12-for-31 from the three-point line.
The Portland Trail Blazers have won just 81 games over the last three seasons and ranked near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency last year. During Friday’s home loss, the Trail Blazers (0-2) built a ten-point halftime lead before being outscored 30-19 in the fourth quarter. Portland turned the ball over 18 times and shot 42 percent from the field.
Portland F Jerami Grant knocked down 8-for-17 from long distance and led all scorers with 34 points. Anfernee Simons scored 24 points (10-11 FT) and dished out seven assists. Scoot Henderson added 15 points and six assists off the bench for the Trail Blazers.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Pick Analysis
New Orleans G Dejounte Murray underwent successful hand surgery and is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks. The Pelicans are the better defensive team and should be able to win the rematch. Expect better shooting in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Pelicans win 115-110.
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