A pair of Western Conference teams looking to find their footing will face off when the New Orleans Pelicans host the Portland Trail Blazers. Both teams have struggled to build momentum recently, making this a crucial game for a potential turnaround.
1. Game Overview
- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday, December 11
- Time: 8:10 PM EST
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- TV Schedule: The game will be broadcast live on TV and can be streamed online, with options available through services like NBA League Pass on Prime Video.
2. Team Form and Analysis
Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers enter this contest with a record of 3-7 in their last 10 games, during which they have averaged 112.7 points per game. Now in a post-Damian Lillard era, the team is working to establish a new identity. The head-to-head history between these two franchises is very tight, with Portland holding a slight 41-39 edge over New Orleans in 80 regular-season meetings.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans are in a significant slump, having lost nine of their last ten games. The team’s struggles have been pronounced, and they will be desperate to secure a win on their home court to break the losing streak. The Pelicans’ frontcourt has been impacted by recent injuries, which may be a contributing factor to their poor run of form. The team will look to its available players, such as guard Dejounte Murray, to step up and provide a much-needed spark.
3. Injury Report
The provided search results indicate potential injury concerns for both teams.
Portland Trail Blazers:Specific player statuses for the Trail Blazers for this game were not detailed in the provided search results. Team injury reports should be monitored closer to game time for the latest updates.
New Orleans Pelicans:The Pelicans have been dealing with injuries in their frontcourt. Recent reports mention that Kevon Looney, Yves Missi, and Karlo Matkovic have all dealt with injuries, impacting the team’s depth. While a separate report noted Missi (right ankle sprain) and Matkovic (low back spasms) may be available, the team’s frontcourt health remains a key area of concern.
4. Betting Odds Breakdown
The betting lines for this matchup are as follows:
- Spread: Trail Blazers -4.5. This means the Trail Blazers are favored to win the game by 5 or more points. The Pelicans can lose by 4 points or fewer, or win the game outright, to cover the spread.
- Total (Over/Under): 239.5. Bettors can wager on whether the combined score of both teams will be over or under 239.5 points.
- Moneyline: The moneyline odds were not available in the provided data.
5. Prediction
The Trail Blazers are predicted to win and cover the -4.5 spread.
While Portland has had its own struggles, the Pelicans are in a state of freefall, posting a dismal 1-9 record over their last ten games. That level of poor performance is difficult to ignore, regardless of home-court advantage. The betting line reflects this, favoring the road team. Given New Orleans’ profound slump and noted frontcourt injury issues, the more consistent (albeit still struggling) Trail Blazers are in a better position to secure a victory.
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