The New Orleans Pelicans (30-22) travel to the Portland Trailblazers (15-36) for a later Saturday evening matchup. Although the visitors are favored to beat the home team, slipups are bound to happen in the NBA. However, most are expecting the team from the “Big Easy” to win both, big and easy.
Which player from the home side will make it a close game? And who should you look for to add to your fantasy lineup?
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trailblazers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| New Orleans Pelicans | -7.5 -115 |
O 222.5 -105 |
-340 |
| Portland Trailblazers | +7.5 -105 |
U 222.5 -115 |
+270 |
| ** Odds Courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook** | |||
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trailblazers Obvious Starts
Jerami Grant– SF/PF ($12,300 DK/$7,800 FD
The former Syracuse Orange player is going to put up numbers no matter what. Either he rebounds the ball through his athleticism at a high level or he uses his playmaking to get buckets. He also combines both similar to his performance against the Detroit Pistons. His last game saw him with 49 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists. Because he is one of the few who can match Zion Williamson or Brandon Ingram in terms of raw talent and abilities, he’s someone you need tonight in your lineup.
CJ McCollum– PG ($12,000 DK/$7,900 FD)
Against the 22nd-ranked team in terms of fantasy points allowed, he’s going to have a big night for your lineup. As is he’s averaging 36.8 FPPG over the last ten days. Additionally, the strength of the Trailblazer’s defense is on the interior. He will have a nice day for himself against the home squad.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trailblazers Start ‘Em
Zion Williamson– PF ($12,600 DK/$8,300 FD)
The Duke product is averaging 30.5 minutes per game and 23.8 points per game against his last ten opponents. The only way he doesn’t have a huge night is with a freak injury. Regardless of who is matched up against him tonight, he will have a big performance.
Brandon Ingram– SG/SF ($13,200 DK/$8,300 FD)
Yet another Duke player playing tonight! Ingram is good at creating opportunities and can score at all three levels. He’s averaging 47.0 FPPG over the last ten days. Regardless of who ends up being available or who can play, he’ll impact that game tonight for the New Orleans Pelicans!
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trailblazers Sit ‘Em
Malcolm Brogdon– PG/SG ($12,900 DK/$7,800 FD)
He is dealing with an illness and is officially listed as questionable. Additionally, he continues to recover from a foot injury. When healthy, he contributes. However, considering he’s in doubt, and everything he is going through, even if he does play against the New Orleans Pelicans, it’s likely to be on a minute restriction.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trailblazers Lock of the Day
Jonas Valanciunas– C ($11,100 DK/$6,600 FD)
The big man is averaging 32.8 FPPG. Tonight he will be able to feast on the Trailblazers front court. Especially with the former Phoenix Suns center, Deandre Ayton questionable with an illness, it’s hard to picture the New Orleans Pelicans center not having a huge game for your fantasy lineup!
