LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Dec 2024

Clippers Can Cover the Line

We’re bullish about the Clippers on the spread at -7. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against the Pelicans and you can get -108.

8 Wins for Pelicans in Past 10 H2H Matchups

LA Clippers beat Golden State Warriors in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 102-92 home win at Intuit Dome. Norman Powell scored 26 points, with James Harden getting 18 and Ivica Zubac 17.

New Orleans Pelicans have lost their last nine games, most recently suffering a 132-124 home defeat to Memphis Grizzlies at Smoothie King Center. On the points front, Trey Murphy recorded 35, CJ McCollum 32 and Dejounte Murray 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans have beaten the Clippers in the last two matchups. A 117-106 victory at Crypto.com Arena was followed by a 112-104 win at Smoothie King Center. We’ve seen eight Pelicans wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Pelicans	0	6	0	107.7	125.8	-18.1	0-2	0-4	0-2	0-5	0-6	6L

View Full Standings

The Clippers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.2 points, 40.7 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 10.3 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 80.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.9 points and 43.5 rebounds per matchup.

Norman Powell is averaging 23.2 points and 3.2 (43.2%) 3-pointers made. Ivica Zubac averages 12.5 rebounds and James Harden 5.9 assists.

The Pelicans have won 1 and lost 9 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.4 points, 42.8 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 10.9 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 122.3 points and 47.3 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 22.8 points and 3.4 (41.0%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi has an average of 10.1 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 7.9 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Clippers lineup: James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, Ivica Zubac, Derrick Jones Jr..

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy.

LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Our pick is for Clippers to cover the appealing -7 line in this NBA showdown. They should be able to win by a more comfortable margin and odds of -108 are available for the favorites.

The NBA picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Clippers vs Pelicans stats:

• The -7 line has been covered by Clippers in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +7 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +7 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +7 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games.

Clippers -7 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you want to land a big potential return from a small stake, then a Bet Builder could be a good way to go. Back the Clippers to cover the line in a combination with other picks.

Best Bet

Clippers -7 @ -108 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivica Zubac Over 12.5 Rebounds -120

Ivica Zubac (Clippers) has had Over 12.5 rebounds in 5 straight games on the road. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Player Rebounds and you can get -120 that he goes over the line.

Latest Ivica Zubac Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-106

Under 15.5

-125

Assists

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-139

Rebounds

Over 12.5

-118

Under 12.5

-114

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

---

Norman Powell Over 23.5 Points -123

Norman Powell (Clippers) has racked up Over 23.5 points in 5 straight games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -123.

Latest Norman Powell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 24.5

-112

Under 24.5

-120

Assists

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-123

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Correct Score Prediction

Clippers 117 - 107 Pelicans

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Clippers to achieve a 117-107 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Clippers Victory

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have LA Clippers as -189 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 65% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New Orleans Pelicans are trading at +160.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 218.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 218.5, the odds are -112.

There’s a chance to back the Clippers at -140 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Pelicans are available at +110.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Clippers

-189

Pelicans

+160

Point Spread

Clippers -4.5

-106

Pelicans +4.5

-114

Total Points

Under 218.5

-108

Over 218.5

-112

Norman Powell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Norman Powell is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -112 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 24.5

-112

Under 24.5

-120

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 22.5

-109

Under 22.5

-120

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-120

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 19.5

-128

Under 19.5

-104

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 17.5

-130

Under 17.5

-103

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 15.5

-106

Under 15.5

-125

Kevin Porter Jr. (Clippers)

Over 12.5

-102

Under 12.5

-127

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-114

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 10.5

+104

Under 10.5

-137

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-103

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 8.5

-105

Under 8.5

-127

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 8.5

+112

Under 8.5

-149

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-118

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+118

Kevin Porter Jr. (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+109

Under 3.5

-141

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-120

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-139

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-104

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+118

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 12.5

-118

Under 12.5

-114

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-114

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-112

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-156

Under 5.5

+118

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+116

Kevin Porter Jr. (Clippers)

Over 4.5

+117

Under 4.5

-152

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-123

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+120

Herb Jones (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+118

Kris Dunn (Clippers)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-110

Derrick Jones (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+118

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Clippers Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 222.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 223.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.00 pts and allowed 112.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.10 pts and allowed 113.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.90 pts and allowed 117.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.60 pts and allowed 116.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.90 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.30 (77.58%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.6, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 25.00
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.80 (77.39%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.7, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 25.50
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 10.10
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.10 (70.89%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.8, Offensive 14.60, Defensive 32.20
• Assists: 26.40
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 16.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.60 (78.03%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.3, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 34.50
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.40

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

2 Herbert Jones

3 CJ McCollum

5 Dejounte Murray

21 Yves Missi

25 Trey Murphy

LA Clippers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

8 Kris Dunn

24 Norman Powell

40 Ivica Zubac

55 Derrick Jones Jr.

NBA Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	5	1	0.833	125.7	118.2	7.5	2-1	3-0	2-1	5-1	5-1	1W
Knicks	3	3	0.5	115.8	115.5	0.3	3-0	0-3	1-0	3-3	3-3	1W
Celtics	3	4	0.429	111.6	110.3	1.3	1-2	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1L
Raptors	3	4	0.429	119.4	120.6	-1.2	1-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	3-4	2W
Nets	0	6	0	112.3	128	-15.7	0-3	0-3	0-1	0-4	0-6	6L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	1	0.833	121.7	116.3	5.4	4-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	5-1	1L
Bucks	4	2	0.667	123.7	118.3	5.4	3-1	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-2	1L
Pistons	4	2	0.667	116.2	113.5	2.7	3-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	4-2	2W
Cavaliers	4	3	0.571	114.1	113.9	0.2	2-1	2-2	2-0	4-3	4-3	1W
Pacers	1	5	0.167	112.5	121.2	-8.7	1-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	1-5	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	3	0.5	124.5	116.7	7.8	2-0	1-3	1-1	2-1	3-3	2L
Hornets	3	4	0.429	121.6	121	0.6	2-2	1-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1W
Magic	3	4	0.429	116.9	116.3	0.6	1-2	2-2	3-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Hawks	3	4	0.429	115.1	118.1	-3	0-2	3-2	1-0	3-3	3-4	1L
Wizards	1	5	0.167	114.3	128.3	-14	0-3	1-2	0-2	0-4	1-5	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	7	0	1	122.1	109.7	12.4	4-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	7-0	7W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Timberwolves	3	3	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	1-2	2-1	1-1	1-3	3-3	1W
Jazz	2	4	0.333	117.3	121.2	-3.9	2-1	0-3	0-1	2-3	2-4	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	5	2	0.714	119.3	116.9	2.4	2-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	5-2	3W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Warriors	4	3	0.571	117.6	115.7	1.9	3-0	1-3	2-0	4-1	4-3	2L
Suns	3	4	0.429	118.3	120.6	-2.3	3-1	0-3	1-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Kings	2	4	0.333	115	119.5	-4.5	1-1	1-3	0-2	1-3	2-4	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	5	1	0.833	118.2	108.2	10	3-0	2-1	2-0	2-1	5-1	1L
Rockets	3	2	0.6	127.8	114.2	13.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	3W
Grizzlies	3	4	0.429	116.9	121.3	-4.4	2-2	1-2	1-0	2-2	3-4	2L
Mavericks	2	4	0.333	108.2	116.5	-8.3	2-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	2-4	1L
Pelicans	0	6	0	107.7	125.8	-18.1	0-2	0-4	0-2	0-5	0-6	6L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	5	1	0.833	125.7	118.2	7.5	2-1	3-0	2-1	5-1	5-1	1W
Bulls	5	1	0.833	121.7	116.3	5.4	4-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	5-1	1L
Bucks	4	2	0.667	123.7	118.3	5.4	3-1	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-2	1L
Pistons	4	2	0.667	116.2	113.5	2.7	3-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	4-2	2W
Cavaliers	4	3	0.571	114.1	113.9	0.2	2-1	2-2	2-0	4-3	4-3	1W
Heat	3	3	0.5	124.5	116.7	7.8	2-0	1-3	1-1	2-1	3-3	2L
Knicks	3	3	0.5	115.8	115.5	0.3	3-0	0-3	1-0	3-3	3-3	1W
Raptors	3	4	0.429	119.4	120.6	-1.2	1-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	3-4	2W
Hawks	3	4	0.429	115.1	118.1	-3	0-2	3-2	1-0	3-3	3-4	1L
Magic	3	4	0.429	116.9	116.3	0.6	1-2	2-2	3-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Celtics	3	4	0.429	111.6	110.3	1.3	1-2	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1L
Hornets	3	4	0.429	121.6	121	0.6	2-2	1-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1W
Pacers	1	5	0.167	112.5	121.2	-8.7	1-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	1-5	1W
Wizards	1	5	0.167	114.3	128.3	-14	0-3	1-2	0-2	0-4	1-5	4L
Nets	0	6	0	112.3	128	-15.7	0-3	0-3	0-1	0-4	0-6	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	7	0	1	122.1	109.7	12.4	4-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	7-0	7W
Spurs	5	1	0.833	118.2	108.2	10	3-0	2-1	2-0	2-1	5-1	1L
Lakers	5	2	0.714	119.3	116.9	2.4	2-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	5-2	3W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Rockets	3	2	0.6	127.8	114.2	13.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	3W
Warriors	4	3	0.571	117.6	115.7	1.9	3-0	1-3	2-0	4-1	4-3	2L
Timberwolves	3	3	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	1-2	2-1	1-1	1-3	3-3	1W
Grizzlies	3	4	0.429	116.9	121.3	-4.4	2-2	1-2	1-0	2-2	3-4	2L
Suns	3	4	0.429	118.3	120.6	-2.3	3-1	0-3	1-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Jazz	2	4	0.333	117.3	121.2	-3.9	2-1	0-3	0-1	2-3	2-4	3L
Kings	2	4	0.333	115	119.5	-4.5	1-1	1-3	0-2	1-3	2-4	1W
Mavericks	2	4	0.333	108.2	116.5	-8.3	2-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	2-4	1L
Pelicans	0	6	0	107.7	125.8	-18.1	0-2	0-4	0-2	0-5	0-6	6L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	7	0	1	122.1	109.7	12.4	4-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	7-0	7W
Bulls	5	1	0.833	121.7	116.3	5.4	4-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	5-1	1L
76ers	5	1	0.833	125.7	118.2	7.5	2-1	3-0	2-1	5-1	5-1	1W
Spurs	5	1	0.833	118.2	108.2	10	3-0	2-1	2-0	2-1	5-1	1L
Lakers	5	2	0.714	119.3	116.9	2.4	2-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	5-2	3W
Pistons	4	2	0.667	116.2	113.5	2.7	3-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	4-2	2W
Bucks	4	2	0.667	123.7	118.3	5.4	3-1	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-2	1L
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Rockets	3	2	0.6	127.8	114.2	13.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	3W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Cavaliers	4	3	0.571	114.1	113.9	0.2	2-1	2-2	2-0	4-3	4-3	1W
Warriors	4	3	0.571	117.6	115.7	1.9	3-0	1-3	2-0	4-1	4-3	2L
Heat	3	3	0.5	124.5	116.7	7.8	2-0	1-3	1-1	2-1	3-3	2L
Timberwolves	3	3	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	1-2	2-1	1-1	1-3	3-3	1W
Knicks	3	3	0.5	115.8	115.5	0.3	3-0	0-3	1-0	3-3	3-3	1W
Hawks	3	4	0.429	115.1	118.1	-3	0-2	3-2	1-0	3-3	3-4	1L
Celtics	3	4	0.429	111.6	110.3	1.3	1-2	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1L
Hornets	3	4	0.429	121.6	121	0.6	2-2	1-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1W
Grizzlies	3	4	0.429	116.9	121.3	-4.4	2-2	1-2	1-0	2-2	3-4	2L
Magic	3	4	0.429	116.9	116.3	0.6	1-2	2-2	3-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Suns	3	4	0.429	118.3	120.6	-2.3	3-1	0-3	1-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Raptors	3	4	0.429	119.4	120.6	-1.2	1-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	3-4	2W
Mavericks	2	4	0.333	108.2	116.5	-8.3	2-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	2-4	1L
Kings	2	4	0.333	115	119.5	-4.5	1-1	1-3	0-2	1-3	2-4	1W
Jazz	2	4	0.333	117.3	121.2	-3.9	2-1	0-3	0-1	2-3	2-4	3L
Pacers	1	5	0.167	112.5	121.2	-8.7	1-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	1-5	1W
Wizards	1	5	0.167	114.3	128.3	-14	0-3	1-2	0-2	0-4	1-5	4L
Nets	0	6	0	112.3	128	-15.7	0-3	0-3	0-1	0-4	0-6	6L
Pelicans	0	6	0	107.7	125.8	-18.1	0-2	0-4	0-2	0-5	0-6	6L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak