The New Orleans Pelicans hope to return to the 2026 NBA playoff picture after missing the dance last year.
Pelicans Playoff Chances
The Pelicans’ playoff odds are +2800, which equates to an implied probability of 3.45% to make it in 2025-26.
Here’s how their postseason odds compare to the Southwest Division:
- Rockets: -10000
- Spurs: -10000
- Grizzlies: +325
- Mavericks: +500
- Pelicans: +2800
Pelicans Playoff Seed
If the season ended today, the Pelicans wouldn’t be in the Western Conference playoffs. They trail the final play-in spot by six games.
Here’s the current West bracket:
Last Time the Pelicans Made the Playoffs
The Pelicans made the playoffs in 2024, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the opening round.
New Orleans made the conference semifinals in 2018 and 2008, but has never had a deeper playoff run in franchise history.
Pelicans Playoff History
- Playoff appearances: 9
- Championships: 0
NBA Playoffs Odds
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