Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 11 | 2025-2026 NBA Season

The Portland Trail Blazers will conclude their five-game road trip in Louisiana on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center will host the second of four meetings between the teams, with the Blazers leading the regular-season series 1-0.

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

The Blazers-Pelicans clash is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on Gulf Coast Sports and KUNP. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).

Moneyline: Blazers (-185) vs Pelicans (+154)

Odds: Blazers -4.5 (-110) vs Pelicans +4.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): O238.5 (-115) vs U238.5 (-105)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed are based on available information at the time of publication.

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers began the season far better than anyone expected. They started 5-3 and shocked the league by upsetting the OKC Thunder 121-119, handing the defending champions their only loss of the campaign so far.

However, things have been rough since then. Portland has gone 4-12 and stumbled to the 10th spot in the Western Conference.

The New Orleans Pelicans are facing an even tougher stretch. They hold the worst record in the league at 3-22 and head into Thursday’s matchup on a seven-game losing skid.

In the only meeting between the teams this year, the Blazers prevailed 125-117 on Nov 12. Derik Queen had 26 points and seven rebounds. However, Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija combined for 66 points, which ultimately carried Portland to victory.

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Predicted Starting 5s

Blazers Starting 5

G: Deni Avdija | G: Toumani Camara | F: Sidy Cissoko | F: Jerami Grant | C: Robert Williams III

Pelicans Starting 5

G: Jeremiah Fears | G: Trey Murphy III | F: Herb Jones | F: Saddiq Bey | C: Derik Queen

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips

• Saddiq Bey O/U 16.5 points - Take the under
• Deni Avdija O/U 7.5 assists - Take the over
• Derik Queen O/U 7.5 rebounds - Take the over
• Shaedon Sharpe O/U 22.5 points - Take the under

Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Both teams are having a tough time right now, but the Pelicans’ issues are clearly much deeper. They are not just losing games; they are struggling to put together a good stretch.

The Blazers, meanwhile, continue to use a bigger lineup and bring guards like Shaedon Sharpe and Caleb Love off the bench. That keeps their energy high and could make it hard for the Pelicans.

Prediction: Expect the Blazers to win by 11 points.