? Playoff motivation — Blazers still competing; Pelicans not ? Home court advantage in Portland ? Better recent form and effort level ? Matchup favors Portland offense vs weak Pelicans defense ? Late-season games often decided by motivation ? favors favorite covering
Projected Script: Close early ? Portland pulls away late.
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Blazers -6.5
Why bet Portland -6.5:
? Playoff motivation — Blazers still competing; Pelicans not ? Home court advantage in Portland ? Better recent form and effort level ? Matchup favors Portland offense vs weak Pelicans defense ? Late-season games often decided by motivation ? favors favorite covering
Projected Script: Close early ? Portland pulls away late.