The New Orleans Pelicans (8-27) will attempt to end a five-game losing streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (14-20) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Smoothie King Center as only 2.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on KUNP, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Trail Blazers 119, Pelicans 118.
- Moneyline Pick: Trail Blazers (-138)
- Total Pick: Under 241.5 (computer predicts 237.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+2.5)
Recent Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Trail Blazers | -4 | 241.5 | -171 | +143 | 143-120 NO |
| 11/12/2025 | Trail Blazers | -8.5 | 232.5 | -346 | +275 | 125-117 POR |
| 1/8/2025 | Pelicans | -1.5 | 224.5 | -131 | +110 | 119-100 POR |
| 11/4/2024 | Pelicans | -1.5 | 218.5 | -118 | -101 | 118-100 POR |
| 10/27/2024 | Pelicans | -6.5 | 221 | -250 | +203 | 125-103 POR |
| 10/25/2024 | Pelicans | -6.5 | 219.5 | -256 | +208 | 105-103 NO |
Trail Blazers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Portland is 17-17-0 ATS this season.
- The Trail Blazers are 3-8 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 19 of Portland's 35 games with a set total have hit the over (54.3%).
- The Trail Blazers have been favorites in 12 games this season and won six (50%) of those contests.
- This season, Portland has won six of its 10 games, or 60%, when favored by at least -138 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 21-14-0 this year.
- In games they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, the Pelicans are 18-13 against the spread.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 21 of New Orleans' 35 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans have compiled a 6-27 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 18.2% of those games).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +116 or longer, New Orleans has a record of 5-26 (16.1%).
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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Damian Lillard: Out For Season (Achilles),
Scoot Henderson: Out (Hamstring),
Matisse Thybulle: Out (Thumb),
Jrue Holiday: Out (Calf),
Jerami Grant: Out (Achilles),
Blake Wesley: Out (Foot)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Herbert Jones: Out (Ankle),
Saddiq Bey: Questionable (Hip),
Derik Queen: Questionable (Quadricep)
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KUNP, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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