Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

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The Blazers will play the Pelicans on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Friday, January 2nd, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Portland Trail Blazers currently have a 87.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 83.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
  • Away Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers currently have a 7-11 record as an away team. That standing puts them 7th in the league for away team wins.
  • Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 6-15 record as a home team. They now rank 9th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
  • Average Points Per Game - The Portland Trail Blazers currently rank 16th (116.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 19th averaging 115.6 PPG.
  • Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.2 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, ranking them 5th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 123.1 OPPG.
  • Team Division Records - The Portland Trail Blazers have notched a 3-4 Western Northwest Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 3-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
  • Overall Team Records - The Portland Trail Blazers have a 14-20 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-27 standing.

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Avast, ye scallywags! The Blazers be ready to plunder the Pelicans... The crowd in New Orleans be rowdy, like a crew of pirates... The Blazers be lookin' to improve their standing on the high seas... The Pelicans be fightin' to stay afloat in the stormy waters... See you courtside at today's game, where the battle will rage... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below, and may the best team win!

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Team Standings

2025-2026 NBA Regular Season Standings - Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans
Team W L Pct GB Home Away Div Conf PPG Op. PPG Diff Strk L10
xp - Portland Trail Blazers42400.512+22.024-1718-237-929-23115.5115.8-0.3W27-3
e - New Orleans Pelicans26560.317+38.017-249-327-917-34115.5120.0-4.5L21-9

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How to Bet on the Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game

  1. 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 Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. 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.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.

  4. 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.

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