Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 12, 2025, 1:11AM | Published: Dec 11, 2025, 3:02PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Trey Murphy, Derik Queen and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Trail Blazers side that includes Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Trail Blazers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's New Orleans vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Trail Blazers a 63% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.45, Trail Blazers $1.59
- Line: Pelicans +4 ($1.91), Trail Blazers -4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 242 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.45 and the Trail Blazers at $1.59.
The Pelicans are listed as 4-point underdogs against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Trail Blazers (-4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 242 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+4) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 242-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $1.59 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 242 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Trail Blazers best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center on Friday is the Trail Blazers winning 122-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs Portland game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Trail Blazers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Portland match-up.
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Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Friday 12 December 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Portland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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