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Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans prediction: Portland favored to win Wednesday's NBA matchup [11/12/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Portland Trail Blazers vs New Orleans Pelicans predictions for NBA Wednesday.
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the favored Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Trail Blazers as the most likely winner of the Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Pelicans lineup will feature players like Trey Murphy, Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey, while the Trail Blazers will be led by Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Blazers vs. Pelicans prediction: Who will win and cover?
As part of Dimers' NBA predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, spread, and over/under probabilities for Wednesday's clash between the Trail Blazers and Pelicans.
According to our model, the Pelicans (+8.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 232.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Trail Blazers | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -8.5 (-102) | +8.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | -340 | +280 |
| Total | o232.5 (-108) | u232.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Pelicans +8.5 | -112 |
| Moneyline | Pelicans | +280 |
| Total | Under 232.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Wednesday, the top play to make on this game is Pelicans +8.5 at the spread.
Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans player props
NBA player props are a common way to wager on the Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Deni Avdija is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Trey Murphy is projected to have 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Pelicans.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.
Trail Blazers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 25 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 49 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 34 |
| Jerami Grant | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Jrue Holiday | 15 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 36 |
| Toumani Camara | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
Pelicans prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Pelicans:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy | 22 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 15 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 29 |
| Saddiq Bey | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| Derik Queen | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
Blazers vs. Pelicans game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between the Pelicans and Trail Blazers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
Conclusion
We predict the Trail Blazers, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Wednesday, with Deni Avdija projected for a game-high 49 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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