The Portland Trail Blazers (2-5) travel to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (3-4) on Monday, November 4th. This game will be played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and televised on KATU. Both the Trail Blazers and Pelicans will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30 ET.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans

The Trail Blazers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Trail Blazers dropped to 2-5 on the season after a 103-97 road loss to the Suns on Saturday. Portland entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 200 points fell well short of the 228.5 O/U line.

Portland took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 29-21, but the Suns responded with a dominant 3rd quarter, going on an 11-0 run and outscoring the Blazers 44-18. Portland rallied in the 4th, holding the Suns to 16 points while scoring 32, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pelicans fell to 3-4 on the season after a 126-111 home loss to the Hawks on Sunday. New Orleans, who were +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 237 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 225.5 by 11.5 points.

New Orleans led 59-58 at halftime but struggled in the second half. The Hawks outscored them 35-26 in the 3rd quarter and went on a 14-0 run in the 4th, stretching the score from 105-97 to 111-105.

Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown

The Trail Blazers struggled offensively in their loss to the Suns, shooting just 33.3% from the field. Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant both scored 20 points, with Simons adding 8 rebounds and 6 assists, despite shooting 32% overall and 30.8% from three-point range.

Portland hit 14 threes at a 32.6% clip, with Deni Avdija contributing 13 points. Dalano Banton scored all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Simons also added 10 points in the final period.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

The Trail Blazers struggled offensively in their 103-97 loss to the Suns, shooting just 33.3% from the field. Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant led the way with 20 points each, with Simons adding 8 rebounds and 6 assists.

Portland hit 14 threes at a 32.6% clip, with Simons connecting on 4. Dalano Banton scored all 12 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Simons also added 10 points in the final period.

Trail Blazers Team Defense

Defensively, the Trail Blazers were strong in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters but struggled in the 3rd, giving up 44 points in their 103-97 loss to the Suns. Overall, they held Phoenix to 37% shooting.

Portland allowed 17 threes on 32% shooting from deep and sent the Suns to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Blazers recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.

Pelicans Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, the Trail Blazers couldn’t overcome a tough 3rd quarter, where they allowed 44 points in a 103-97 loss to the Suns. Portland held Phoenix to 37% shooting overall, including 32% from three-point range, where the Suns hit 17 threes.

The Blazers sent the Suns to the line 22 times, with Phoenix converting 16 free throws. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds but still managed to grab 10 steals and block 5 shots.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 98 points per game in this stretch.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 0-5 while averaging 99 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3, the Trail Blazers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 222, and our model projects the Trail Blazers and Pelicans to reach a combined total of 237 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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