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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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
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.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
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!
Best Blazers at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Portland Trail Blazers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Portland Trail Blazers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Portland Trail Blazers are -3.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +3.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Portland Trail Blazers are the -170 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Blazers
Pelicans
1/02/26 8:10pm EST | -3.5 -118+3.5 -102 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +3.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Portland Trail Blazers - Portland Trail Blazers bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -3.5 Portland Trail Blazers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Blazers
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/02/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -105Bet |
Deni Avdija
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
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Derik Queen
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -118Bet |
Donovan Clingan
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
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Jordan Poole
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -118Bet |
Karlo Matkovic
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Kevon Looney
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
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Kris Murray
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Micah Peavy
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -130Bet |
Robert Williams III
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1186.5 u -110Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
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Shaedon Sharpe
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Toumani Camara
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -118Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11826.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -125Bet |
Kris Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
Toumani Camara
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 u -13024.5 o -105Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 29.5 u -11029.5 o -120Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at NOP 1/02/26 8:10pm EST | 37.5 u -12037.5 o -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Portland Trail Blazers | 27 | 29 | 0.482 | +15.0 | 16-13 | 11-16 | 5-5 | 21-16 | 116.3 | 118.3 | -2.0 | W1 | 4-6 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 15 | 41 | 0.268 | +27.0 | 9-20 | 6-21 | 6-7 | 9-26 | 114.6 | 120.4 | -5.8 | L1 | 5-5 |
Portland Trail Blazers & New Orleans Pelicans 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.
Portland Trail Blazers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blazers | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Portland Trail Blazers & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans 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 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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