Pelicans vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 3, 2026, 1:09AM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 3:01PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole and Jeremiah Fears, the Pelicans are up against a Trail Blazers line-up that includes Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Caleb Love.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Trail Blazers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New Orleans vs Portland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Trail Blazers a 63% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.35, Trail Blazers $1.62
- Line: Pelicans +3.5 ($1.91), Trail Blazers -3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 240.5 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 $2.35 and the Trail Blazers at $1.62.
The Pelicans are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Trail Blazers (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 240.5 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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Trail Blazers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 240.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Portland at $1.62 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 240.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Trail Blazers predictions are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center this Saturday is the Trail Blazers winning 121-117.
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 Saturday, 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.
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Pelicans vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Saturday 3 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Portland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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