Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Odds, predictions, expert picks, recent stats, trends and Best bets for January 8

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It’s Wednesday, January 8, and the Portland Trail Blazers (12-23) and New Orleans Pelicans (7-30) are all set to square off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

New Orleans lost last night at home to the Timberwolves, 104-97. Zion Williamson had 22 on 9 of 15 shooting in the loss. The Blazers lost in Motown Monday night to the Pistons 118-115. Anfernee Simons had 36 in the loss.

The Trail Blazers are currently 4-15 on the road with a point differential of -10.1, while the Pelicans have a 2-8 record in their last ten games at home.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details re: Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans today

Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Time: 8:00 pm EST

Site: Smoothie King Center

City: New Orleans, LA

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Game odds for Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

That gives the Trail Blazers an implied team point total of 112.02, and the Pelicans 113.07.

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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday’s Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans game

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Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) likes the points and the Trail Blazers: Portland Trail Blazers +2
“The Pels are still somewhat lost as they try to integrate their key players back into a system that is not working. The rested Blazers can take advantage of this in a competitive…

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