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Apr 2, 2026regular
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NOP
New Orleans Pelicans
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POR
Portland Trail Blazers
NOP 32%68% POR
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Model pick
POR (68% confidence)

Primary read

Net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g) (+16.2%)

Narrative

The model favors Portland at home with a 68% win probability. Portland has an edge in net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g). Portland holds a defensive edge, allowing -10.6 fewer PPG than their opponent in this window. Portland Trail Blazers is down 3 rotation players, including Damian Lillard, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 70%, while new Orleans Pelicans is down 2 rotation players, including Trey Murphy III, which lowers its expected scoring availability to 85%.

Key factors

Net rating (offensive minus defensive rating) diff (20g)
Value: 5.94
+16.2%
Points allowed diff (10g)
Value: -10.60
+4.2%
elo diff
Value: 100.96
-3.5%

Game info

DateApr 2, 2026
MatchupNOP @ POR
Model pickPOR
Confidence68%
Home win prob68%
Game ID0022501118

Slate metadata

Slate dateApr 2, 2026
GeneratedApr 16, 8:45 PM
Games in slate6