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New Orleans Pelicans Look to Continue Dominance Against Portland Trail Blazers with Zion Williamson Leading the Charge

The New Orleans Pelicans are gearing up for an exciting showdown against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Smoothie King Center. With the game scheduled for March 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM local time, fans can expect a thrilling battle between these two teams. The game will be broadcasted on BSNO and ROOT Sports NW+.


PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 10: Toumani Camara #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 10, 2024 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Pelicans have been on a roll lately, and they will be looking to extend their winning streak against the Trail Blazers. Led by their star player Zion Williamson, the Pelicans have been dominating their opponents with their impressive performances. Williamson has been in top form, consistently delivering outstanding performances and leading his team to victory.


As we dive into the betting data for this upcoming game, it's clear that the Pelicans are heavily favored to win. According to FanDuel and PointsBet, the odds for a Pelicans victory stand at -1200 and -1250 respectively. On the other hand, the odds for a Trail Blazers upset are set at +750 across both sportsbooks.


PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 10: Dalano Banton #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 10, 2024 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

In terms of the spread, FanDuel and PointsBet have set it at -14 in favor of the Pelicans. This means that in order for bettors to win by betting on the Pelicans, they must win by more than 14 points. Conversely, if bettors choose to back the Trail Blazers with a +14 spread, they will win if the Trail Blazers either win or lose by less than 14 points.


The total points line is set at 212.5 according to FanDuel. Bettors can choose to bet on either the over or under depending on whether they believe the total combined score of both teams will be higher or lower than that number.


PORTLAND, OR - FEBRUARY 10: CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots a free throw during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 10, 2024 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking at the consensus lines, it's evident that there hasn't been much movement in the odds leading up to the game. The moneyline odds for the Pelicans to win have remained steady at -1250, while the odds for a Trail Blazers victory have stayed at +750.


The spread consensus line also hasn't changed, with both FanDuel and PointsBet setting it at -14 in favor of the Pelicans. This indicates that there hasn't been much fluctuation in the betting market's perception of this game.


In conclusion, the New Orleans Pelicans are heavily favored to come out on top against the Portland Trail Blazers in their upcoming matchup. Led by Zion Williamson, the Pelicans have been on a winning streak and will be looking to continue their dominance. However, anything can happen in sports, and the Trail Blazers will be determined to put up a fight. Fans can tune in to BSNO and ROOT Sports NW+ on March 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM local time to catch all the action and see if the Pelicans can maintain their winning ways.


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