Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Moda Center

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The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Moda Center to play the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. The opening line for this game has Portland as 1 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 201.

Anthony Davis comes into this contest after averaging 24.4 points per game last season. He pulled down 10.2 rebounds per game and dished out 2.2 assists per game for the year. His field goal percentage was 54%. Jrue Holiday averaged 14.8 points per game last season. He also averaged 6.9 assists per contest and 3.4 rebounds per game last season. His field goal percentage was 45% for the year.

Damian Lillard averaged 21 points per game last year. He grabbed 4.6 rebounds per game and had 6.2 assists per contest for the year. His field goal percentage was 43%. Meyers Leonard averaged 5.9 points per game last season. He also averaged 4.5 rebounds per contest and 4.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage was 51% for the season.

New Orleans averaged 99.4 points per contest last season which ranked them 16th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin was 0.4 which was 14th in the league and their shooting percentage was 46% as a team which had them ranked 7th. Behind the arc they shot 37% which was good for 4th in the league. They averaged 51.5 rebounds per game and 22.1 assists per game which ranked them 19th and 10th respectively. In the turnover department they ranked 7th with 13.3 per game. The Pelicans allowed 99 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 14th in the league. They also allowed a 46% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 23rd and 6th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 49.6 rebounds a game which ranked 3rd and they gave up 21 assists per contest which put them in 9th place in the league. They forced 12.2 turnovers per game which ranked them 29th in the league.

Portland averaged 102.3 points per game last year which ranked them 10th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin was 3.6 which was 6th in the league and their shooting percentage was 45% as a team which had them sitting in the 17th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shot 36% which was good for 8th in the NBA. They averaged 53 rebounds per game and 21.6 assists per game which ranked them 10th and 13th respectively. In the turnover department the Trail Blazers ranked 9th with 13.5 per game. The Trail Blazers allowed 98.7 points per game to their opponents which ranked them 12th in the league. They also allowed a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc ranking them 7th and 7th in those defensive categories. Opponents averaged 51.9 rebounds a game which ranked 15th and they gave up 20.3 assists per contest which put them in 6th place in the league. The Trail Blazers forced 12 turnovers per game which ranked them 30th in the NBA.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends

The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-0-0 against the spread

The New Orleans Pelicans are 0-0-0 against the over/under

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Trends

The Portland Trail Blazers are 0-0-0 against the spread

The Portland Trail Blazers are 0-0-0 against the over/under

New Orleans Pelicans Injuries

10/27/15 C Alexis Ajinca Hamstring is upgraded to probable Tuesday vs. Golden State
10/27/15 F Luke Babbitt Hamstring is upgraded to probable Tuesday vs. Golden State
10/26/15 PG Norris Cole Ankle out indefinitely
10/26/15 F/G Quincy Pondexter Knee out indefinitely
10/26/15 G Tyreke Evans Knee expected to miss 6-8 weeks
10/23/15 C Omer Asik Calf out indefinitely

Portland Trail Blazers Injuries

10/27/15 F Maurice Harkless Ankle is upgraded to probable Wednesday vs. New Orleans
10/26/15 F Al-Farouq Aminu Hamstring probable Wednesday vs. New Orleans
10/26/15 G Gerald Henderson Hip doubtful Wednesday vs. New Orleans

Guy's Pick: Take Portland

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