New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail Blazers predictions, Jan 02, 2026

Jan 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On January 2, 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans will host the Portland Trail Blazers in what promises to be an intriguing clash in the NBA. The Pelicans enter the matchup struggling, having lost all five of their recent contests. This poor run of form raises questions about their offensive and defensive cohesion, which they must address if they aim to secure a victory on home soil.

Conversely, the Trail Blazers come into this game with a more favorable recent record, having won two of their last five games. Their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain a steady rhythm on both ends of the floor could be pivotal against a faltering Pelicans side. The bookmakers have set the odds closely, with New Orleans at 2.01 and Portland at 1.8, indicating a nearly even matchup.

According to our model, there lies a slightly higher probability of a Trail Blazers win at 50.3%, compared to a 49.7% chance for the Pelicans. With both teams eager to improve their standings, this game will likely hinge on which side can better exploit their tactical advantages. As always in the NBA, the outcome remains unpredictable until the final buzzer.

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New Orleans
48.4%		 Portland
51.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 122:122

Outrights of NBA New Orleans Pelicans: 0.09% Portland Trail Blazers: 0.08%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.98 1.82
MarathonBet 2.02 1.9
WilliamHill 1.91 1.85
Pinnacle 2.05 1.84
Best for US Customers 1.95 1.86

Latest Results

31.12.25 Chicago Bulls – New Orleans Pelicans – 134:118
29.12.25 New Orleans Pelicans – New York Knicks – 125:130
27.12.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Phoenix Suns – 114:123
26.12.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Phoenix Suns – 108:115
23.12.25 Cleveland Cavaliers – New Orleans Pelicans – 141:118		 31.12.25 Oklahoma City Thunder – Portland Trail Blazers – 124:95
29.12.25 Portland Trail Blazers – Dallas Mavericks – 125:122
28.12.25 Portland Trail Blazers – Boston Celtics – 114:108
26.12.25 Portland Trail Blazers – Los Angeles Clippers – 103:119
23.12.25 Portland Trail Blazers – Orlando Magic – 106:110

Facts

  • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 15 and 10 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, New Orleans won 1.
  • New Orleans is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Portland has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Recently, Portland has had a series of home games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • There will not play in New Orleans: Alvarado J.
    (Suspended)
    Jones H.
    (Ankle Injury)
  • There will not play in Portland: Grant J.
    (Achilles Tendon Injury)
    Henderson S.
    (Muscle Injury)
    Holiday J.
    (Calf Injury)
    Lillard D.
    (Achilles Tendon Injury)
    Thybulle M.
    (Finger Injury)
    Wesley B.
    (Foot Injury)
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, New Orleans won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 2191:2119. (average 109.6:106).
  • Including home matches between the teams, New Orleans won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1133:1089. (average 113.3:108.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    11.12.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Portland Trail Blazers – 143:120
    12.11.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Portland Trail Blazers – 117:125
    15.07.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Portland Trail Blazers – 87:93
    08.01.25 New Orleans Pelicans – Portland Trail Blazers – 100:119
    04.11.24 New Orleans Pelicans – Portland Trail Blazers – 100:118

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Oklahoma City Thunder 34 29 5 4153:3656 0.853
    2 San Antonio Spurs 33 24 9 3958:3768 0.727
    3 Denver Nuggets 33 23 10 4129:3894 0.697
    4 Houston Rockets 31 21 10 3736:3455 0.677
    5 Los Angeles Lakers 31 20 11 3622:3635 0.645
    6 Minnesota Timberwolves 34 21 13 4038:3896 0.618
    7 Phoenix Suns 33 19 14 3797:3754 0.576
    8 Golden State Warriors 34 18 16 3930:3857 0.529
    9 Memphis Grizzlies 33 15 18 3824:3846 0.455
    10 Portland Trail Blazers 34 14 20 3950:4088 0.412
    11 Utah Jazz 32 12 20 3854:4068 0.375
    12 Los Angeles Clippers 32 11 21 3588:3648 0.344
    13 Dallas Mavericks 35 12 23 3975:4125 0.343
    14 Sacramento Kings 34 8 26 3770:4157 0.235
    15 New Orleans Pelicans 35 8 27 4046:4309 0.229

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Detroit Pistons 34 25 9 4043:3836 0.735
    2 New York Knicks 33 23 10 3998:3783 0.697
    3 Boston Celtics 33 21 12 3861:3650 0.636
    4 Toronto Raptors 35 20 15 3984:3938 0.571
    5 Philadelphia 76ers 32 18 14 3732:3713 0.563
    6 Miami Heat 34 19 15 4110:3991 0.559
    7 Orlando Magic 34 19 15 3965:3908 0.559
    8 Cleveland Cavaliers 35 19 16 4187:4100 0.543
    9 Chicago Bulls 33 16 17 3919:4036 0.485
    10 Atlanta Hawks 35 16 19 4174:4204 0.457
    11 Milwaukee Bucks 34 14 20 3843:3940 0.412
    12 Charlotte Hornets 33 11 22 3821:3925 0.333
    13 Brooklyn Nets 31 10 21 3386:3537 0.323
    14 Washington Wizards 32 8 24 3622:3989 0.250
    15 Indiana Pacers 34 6 28 3742:4051 0.176

    NBA Outrights

    1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.03 (42.36%)

    2. Denver Nuggets: 9.25 (9.27%)

    3. New York Knicks: 12.5 (6.86%)

    4. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.6%)

    5. Houston Rockets: 14.5 (5.92%)

    6. Cleveland Cavaliers: 21 (4.09%)

    7. Detroit Pistons: 22 (3.9%)

    8. Los Angeles Lakers: 23 (3.73%)

    9. Boston Celtics: 24.5 (3.5%)

    10. Golden State Warriors: 33.5 (2.56%)

    11. Minnesota Timberwolves: 33.5 (2.56%)

    12. Orlando Magic: 38.5 (2.23%)

    13. Philadelphia 76ers: 58.5 (1.47%)

    14. Atlanta Hawks: 78.5 (1.09%)

    15. Miami Heat: 84 (1.02%)

    16. Los Angeles Clippers: 113.5 (0.76%)

    17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.57%)

    18. Milwaukee Bucks: 176 (0.49%)

    19. Dallas Mavericks: 501 (0.17%)

    20. Phoenix Suns: 626 (0.14%)

    21. Chicago Bulls: 751 (0.11%)

    22. Memphis Grizzlies: 1001 (0.09%)

    23. New Orleans Pelicans: 1001 (0.09%)

    24. Portland Trail Blazers: 1126 (0.08%)

    25. Charlotte Hornets: 1251 (0.07%)

    26. Washington Wizards: 1501 (0.06%)

    27. Brooklyn Nets: 1501 (0.06%)

    28. Utah Jazz: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. Indiana Pacers: 1501 (0.06%)

    30. Sacramento Kings: 1501 (0.06%)

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