NBA Odds: Blazers vs. Pelicans predictions, pick

Portland Trail Blazers are currently second in the Western Conference with an 8-3 record. New Orleans is 6-5 with a good overall record and is close to full health.

Damian Lillard is resting his body for Thursday's game against the Pelicans. The team is also missing Jerami Grant and Jusuf Nurkic. Damian Lard scored 26 points in the victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. The Blazers have been hit harder by injuries than any other team in NBA. They are playing solid defense and forcing turnovers. Against Charlotte last night, the team allowed them to shoot only 25% from three.

The Pelicans are a team that is filled with questions. However, they are showing that they can be a tough out for any team on any given night.

The Pelicans are playing against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. C.J. McCollum is a top scorer for the Pelicans. The Pelicans have only played three of their opening 11 games at home. They are going on a six-game home stand starting with the game against Portland. The team needs to improve their shooting efficiency from the three-point line.

The Trail Blazers are 9-2 against the spread this season. The Pelicans are 5-6 overall.

Trail Blazers are +8.5 (-110) favorites against the Pelicans.