[Game Recap]

Portland Trail Blazers at New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 12, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers Secure Victory Over New Orleans Pelicans with 125-117 Win

Game Summary

The Portland Trail Blazers triumphed over the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 125-117. The Blazers showcased their offensive prowess, shooting an impressive 57.8% from the field and capitalizing on the Pelicans' defensive shortcomings, particularly in allowing the Blazers to convert 13 three-pointers. Despite the Pelicans' effort, their inability to contain the Blazers’ offensive efficiency contributed to their defeat.

Top Performers

Leading the charge for the Blazers was Shaedon Sharpe, who scored a remarkable 35 points, complemented by 5 rebounds and 2 steals. Deni Avdija also made a significant impact, contributing 32 points, including 4 three-pointers, while Jrue Holiday facilitated the offense with 17 points and 12 assists. For the Pelicans, Derik Queen was the standout performer with 26 points and 7 rebounds, followed closely by Saddiq Bey with 25 points and Trey Murphy III adding 22 points.

Odds Recap

The Trail Blazers were favored by 8.5 points, but the margin of victory was just 8, meaning they did not cover the spread. The game total surpassed the pre-game line of 231.5 by finishing over, which reflected both teams' offensive outputs.

Prediction Recap

The model correctly predicted the Trail Blazers would win, along with the moneyline pick. However, it missed on the spread, as the Blazers failed to cover, and it also predicted an under on the total, which was incorrect.

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