The Pelicans will play the Blazers on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers will take to the court on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans arrive at this game with a 83.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers, have a 88.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans sport a 9-28 away team record. That result ranks them 14th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers hit the floor with a 21-17 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 8th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans sit 15th (115.1) for average points scored per game. The Portland Trail Blazers stand 14th, averaging 115.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans per game this season. That result puts them 5th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Portland Trail Blazers stand 12th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 116.0 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans wind down the season with a 7-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Portland Trail Blazers, have a 7-8 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 25-51 overall record, while the Portland Trail Blazers have a 39-38 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrrgh, mateys! The New Orleans Pelicans be sailin' to face the Portland Trail Blazers...in a crucial late season matchup. The Pelicans be sittin' at 25-51 overall...while the Blazers be standin' tall at 39-38 overall.
The Pelicans have a 7-9 record in the Western Southwest Division...while the Blazers have a 7-8 record in the Western Northwest Division. Both teams be scorin' close, with the Pelicans averagin' 115.1 points per game...and the Blazers averagin' 115.3 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...Get ready for a clash of titans on the court, me hearties!
Best Pelicans at Blazers Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Portland Trail Blazers |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Portland Trail Blazers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Portland Trail Blazers are -6.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +6.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Portland Trail Blazers are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Blazers
4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | +6.5 -105-6.5 -115 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Portland Trail Blazers - Portland Trail Blazers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 Portland Trail Blazers favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Blazers
Game to Overtime
4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at POR 4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
NOP at POR 4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | 120.5 o -110120.5 u -115Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at POR 4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
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Kris Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at POR 4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
Toumani Camara
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at POR 4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | 21.5 o -14021.5 u +105Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at POR 4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | 29.5 o +11029.5 u -145Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at POR 4/02/26 10:10pm EDT | 30.5 o +11030.5 u -150Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - Portland Trail Blazers | 42 | 40 | 0.512 | +22.0 | 24-17 | 18-23 | 7-9 | 29-23 | 115.5 | 115.8 | -0.3 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Portland Trail Blazers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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New Orleans Pelicans & Portland Trail Blazers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 10:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.