Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 13 November 2025
Last updated: Nov 13, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Nov 12, 2025, 3:10PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the favoured Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Trey Murphy, Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Trail Blazers team that includes Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Trail Blazers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's New Orleans vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Trail Blazers a 74% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $3.70, Trail Blazers $1.29
- Line: Pelicans +8 ($1.95), Trail Blazers -8 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 232 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 $3.70 and the Trail Blazers at $1.29.
The Pelicans are listed as 8-point underdogs against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Trail Blazers (-8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+8) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 232-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $3.70 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +8 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Trail Blazers best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Trail Blazers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center on Thursday is the Trail Blazers winning 119-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Portland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Trail Blazers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Portland game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
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 Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Thursday 13 November 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Portland predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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