Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/11

The Portland Trail Blazers will visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on Gulf. The Trail Blazers have a record of 9-15, while the Pelicans are 3-22 this season.

Portland is led by interim head coach Tiago Splitter and is part of the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. New Orleans, also in the Western Conference, is coached by interim head coach James Borrego and competes in the Southwest Division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the conference.

Trail Blazers vs Pelicans Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Trail Blazers -5.0 (-109), Pelicans +5.0 (-113), Trail Blazers MoneyLine -189, Pelicans MoneyLine +158, Over/Under 238.5

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a rough patch recently. They lost to the Memphis Grizzlies by 23 points, scoring 96 points. Deni Avdija was a bright spot with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists in that game.

In their game against the Detroit Pistons, the Trail Blazers scored 116 points but fell short by 6. Deni Avdija again led with 35 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jerami Grant also contributed with 29 points and 6 rebounds.

Despite the losses, the Trail Blazers secured a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They scored 122 points and won by 12. Deni Avdija was key with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe added 20 points and 9 rebounds.

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to bounce back after a few tough games. They have lost their last three games, including a close 135-132 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Despite the losses, Trey Murphy III has been a consistent performer, scoring 23 points against the Brooklyn Nets and 32 points against the Spurs.

The Pelicans have been struggling on defense, allowing 123.7 points per game, which ranks them near the bottom of the league. Their field goal percentage allowed is the highest in the league at 49.8%. On offense, they rank 24th in points per game, averaging 113.0, with a field goal percentage of 45.8%.

Injuries are affecting the Pelicans’ lineup. Zion Williamson is out with an adductor strain, and Dejounte Murray is recovering from an Achilles injury. Jordan Poole is questionable with a quad strain, which may impact their scoring options in the upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Trail Blazers are favored by 5 points against the Pelicans. Portland scores 117.4 points per game, while New Orleans allows 123.7 points per game. Given these numbers, the Trail Blazers are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Trail Blazers 122, Pelicans 115.

The over/under for the game is set at 238.5 points. Portland allows 120.6 points per game, and New Orleans scores 113.0 points per game. This suggests a total score around 237 points. Therefore, taking the under is the recommended pick.