These teams split four regular-season meetings and this is going to be a tight game. Portland won the most recent matchup by four, thanks to Damian Lillard's 41-point outburst. Look for the Pelicans to cover their sixth straight game overall, and possibly win outright.

The Pelicans enter the playoffs as the overlooked one-man-show team. In this era of the NBA, it's almost unheard of for a team reaching the heights the Pelicans have with a single star player. The Trail Blazers' home dominance and ability so score in spurts will be a dangerous combination for a Pelicans team susceptible on defense. Still, Portland appeared out of sync as the season wound down, losing four straight before a win over the Jazz. Grab the Pelicans to come out of the gate with a cover.