Who’s Playing

New Orleans @ Portland

Current Records: New Orleans 30-32; Portland 29-32

What to Know

The Portland Trail Blazers need to shore up a defense that is allowing 115.44 points per matchup before their game Wednesday. They are getting right back to it as they host the New Orleans Pelicans at 10 p.m. ET March 1 at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The Trail Blazers received a tough blow on Tuesday as they fell 123-105 to the Golden State Warriors. Portland was up 65-48 at the end of the half but couldn’t hold on to the lead. Shooting guard Cam Reddish had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with ten points on 4-for-10 shooting and turning the ball over four times in his 29 minutes on the court.

Meanwhile, New Orleans came up short against the Orlando Magic on Monday, falling 101-93. Small forward Brandon Ingram (25 points) was the top scorer for New Orleans.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Portland is expected to win a tight contest. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Portland, who are 29-30-2 against the spread.

The Trail Blazers didn’t have too much trouble with the Pelicans on the road in the teams’ previous meeting last November as they won 106-95. Will Portland repeat their success, or does New Orleans have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

• When: Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET
• Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter — Portland, Oregon
• TV: ESPN
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $11.18

Odds

The Trail Blazers are a slight 2-point favorite against the Pelicans, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Trail Blazers as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

New Orleans have won 17 out of their last 30 games against Portland.

• Nov 10, 2022 – Portland 106 vs. New Orleans 95
• Apr 07, 2022 – New Orleans 127 vs. Portland 94
• Mar 30, 2022 – New Orleans 117 vs. Portland 107
• Dec 21, 2021 – New Orleans 111 vs. Portland 97
• Mar 18, 2021 – Portland 101 vs. New Orleans 93
• Mar 16, 2021 – Portland 125 vs. New Orleans 124
• Feb 17, 2021 – Portland 126 vs. New Orleans 124
• Feb 21, 2020 – New Orleans 128 vs. Portland 115
• Feb 11, 2020 – New Orleans 138 vs. Portland 117
• Dec 23, 2019 – New Orleans 102 vs. Portland 94
• Nov 19, 2019 – New Orleans 115 vs. Portland 104
• Mar 15, 2019 – Portland 122 vs. New Orleans 110
• Jan 18, 2019 – Portland 128 vs. New Orleans 112
• Nov 01, 2018 – Portland 132 vs. New Orleans 119
• Apr 21, 2018 – New Orleans 131 vs. Portland 123
• Apr 19, 2018 – New Orleans 119 vs. Portland 102
• Apr 17, 2018 – New Orleans 111 vs. Portland 102
• Apr 14, 2018 – New Orleans 97 vs. Portland 95
• Mar 27, 2018 – Portland 107 vs. New Orleans 103
• Jan 12, 2018 – New Orleans 119 vs. Portland 113
• Dec 02, 2017 – New Orleans 123 vs. Portland 116
• Oct 24, 2017 – Portland 103 vs. New Orleans 93
• Apr 12, 2017 – New Orleans 103 vs. Portland 100
• Mar 14, 2017 – New Orleans 100 vs. Portland 77
• Nov 25, 2016 – Portland 119 vs. New Orleans 104
• Nov 18, 2016 – New Orleans 113 vs. Portland 101
• Mar 18, 2016 – Portland 117 vs. New Orleans 112
• Dec 23, 2015 – New Orleans 115 vs. Portland 89
• Dec 14, 2015 – Portland 105 vs. New Orleans 101
• Oct 28, 2015 – Portland 112 vs. New Orleans 94