Deni Avdija scored 26 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and the hot-shooting Portland Trail Blazers routed the host New Orleans Pelicans 119-100 on Wednesday night.

The New Orleans Pelicans have ruled out Zion Williamson for their game Wednesday night against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury.

The Portland Trail Blazers took full advantage of the depleted New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night, winning 119-100 at the Smoothie King Center. The Blazers dominated from the start, winning the first quarter 40-24 and then building a 75-42 halftime lead. Their 75 first-half points and 68.9% shooting were season highs.

The Pelicans are playing to an average total of 224.3 ppg on the year, with the Trail Blazers averaging a total of 224.9 ppg. The Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these teams. Find more NBA betting trends for Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans.

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The Portland Trail Blazers play against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. The Portland Trail Blazers are spending $14,068,552 per win while the New Orleans Pelican

The Portland Trail Blazers visit their old friend CJ McCollum and the Pelicans on Wednesday in New Orleans. The Blazers will have to bounce back from a 118-115 loss on Monday at the hands of the Detroit Pistons,