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NBA Betting Preview: Clippers vs Pelicans

The LA Clippers take the floor against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Pelicans to Get the Better of Clippers

There are attractive odds about the Pelicans and our betting prediction is for them to benefit from home-court advantage and win. They can get the better of the Clippers and you can get -123.

Clippers Claimed 137-117 Victory in Last H2H

LA Clippers have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by San Antonio Spurs 119-115 at Intuit Dome. Darius Garland tallied 25 points, while Jordan Miller put up 22 and Bennedict Mathurin 16.

New Orleans Pelicans have enjoyed five consecutive home wins at Smoothie King Center. Last time out, Dallas Mavericks were beaten 129-111. Zion Williamson scored 27 points, with Saddiq Bey adding 23 and Jeremiah Fears 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 137-117 in favor of the Clippers when they last played the Pelicans, with the matchup taking place at Intuit Dome. The Clippers have three straight wins against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers logo Clippers 34 34 0.5 113.5 112.7 0.8 19-15 15-19 8-6 21-21 7-3 2L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 23 46 0.333 115.6 119.7 -4.1 14-21 9-25 7-8 14-30 6-4 1W
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LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

The Clippers have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 123.8 points, 40.5 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 11.0 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 50.9% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 115.2 points and 43.2 rebounds per matchup.

Kawhi Leonard is averaging 26.6 points, Bennedict Mathurin 5.8 rebounds and Darius Garland 4.6 assists along with 2.6 (46.4%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.5 points, 47.2 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 8.6 steals and 6.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 115.8 points and 43.3 rebounds.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 19.7 points and 5.3 rebounds, Dejounte Murray 3.9 assists and Trey Murphy 2.9 (43.9%) 3-pointers.

LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Tackle LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our pick is for Pelicans to win this NBA contest. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -123 makes plenty of appeal.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Clippers vs Pelicans stats:

  • Pelicans have won 5 consecutive games at home.
  • Pelicans have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Pelicans have won 11 of their last 20 games.
  • Clippers have lost their last 2 games.

Pelicans Moneyline Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 55.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dejounte Murray Over 16.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans) has an average of 24 points in the past 4 games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -114 available for this Player Points wager.

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Zion Williamson Under 22.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has scored an average of 19.67 points in the past 9 games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -114 that he doesn’t cover the line.

Latest Zion Williamson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Pelicans
Totals Over 232.5
Player Points Dejounte Murray Over 16.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Pelicans on the moneyline, Over 232.5 on the total and Dejounte Murray (Pelicans) to score Over 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers Clippers logo 117 - 120 Pelicans logo Pelicans

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Pelicans to secure a 120-117 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find New Orleans Pelicans at -130 whereas LA Clippers are +110. In the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 56% likely to claim a victory.

The spread is calculated to be 2, while total points comes in at 232.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 232.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

Basketball bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top NBA sportsbooks and find the best value wagers.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kawhi Leonard Favorite to Score the Most Points

Kawhi Leonard is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -108 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -119.

Player Points
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 29.5
-108
Under 29.5
-119
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 22.5
-108
Under 22.5
-118
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-109
Under 21.5
-118
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Darius Garland (Clippers)
Over 20.5
-120
Under 20.5
-105
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Player Assists
Darius Garland (Clippers)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-123
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Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-147
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 4.5
+108
Under 4.5
-143
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+115
Under 4.5
-152
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Player Rebounds
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-106
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-154
Under 5.5
+117
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-101
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Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-100
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Pelicans Riding Momentum at Home

The Pelicans have put together five in a row at Smoothie King Center. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 119.50 points per contest and giving up 113.40.

The Clippers have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 112.60 points scored and 108.80 points allowed.

In their most recent matchup at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans got the better of the Clippers 127-120. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have collected seven wins, with the Clippers owning three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 7-3 232.90 119.50 113.40 6 4
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Away Stats 6-4 221.40 112.60 108.80 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kawhi Leonard 53 32.32 1500 195 28.3 3.7 2.6 6.3 0.4 2.0
Bennedict Mathurin 44 31.18 815 100 18.5 2.3 1.6 5.6 0.3 0.8
Darius Garland 33 29.72 606 226 18.4 6.8 2.6 2.4 0.1 0.9

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 60 35.37 1312 235 21.9 3.9 3.3 5.7 0.3 1.5
Saddiq Bey 62 30.91 1068 155 17.2 2.5 1.9 5.7 0.1 1.0
Zion Williamson 52 29.65 1120 171 21.5 3.3 - 5.8 0.6 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous LA Clippers Lineups

16 Mar NBA
Spurs 119-115 Clippers
14 Mar NBA
Kings 118-109 Clippers
13 Mar NBA
Bulls 108-119 Clippers
11 Mar NBA
Timberwolves 128-153 Clippers
09 Mar NBA
Knicks 118-126 Clippers
07 Mar NBA
Clippers 123-120 Grizzlies
06 Mar NBA
Clippers 112-116 Spurs
04 Mar NBA
Pacers 107-130 Clippers
02 Mar NBA
Clippers 114-101 Warriors
01 Mar NBA
Pelicans 117-137 Clippers

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

16 Mar NBA
Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans
13 Mar NBA
Pelicans 105-107 Rockets
11 Mar NBA
Raptors 111-122 Pelicans
08 Mar NBA
Wizards 118-138 Pelicans
06 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-118 Suns
05 Mar NBA
Pelicans 133-123 Kings
03 Mar NBA
Pelicans 101-110 Lakers
01 Mar NBA
Pelicans 117-137 Clippers
28 Feb NBA
Pelicans 115-105 Jazz
26 Feb NBA
Pelicans 129-118 Jazz

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 45 23 0.662 114.3 107.1 7.2 23-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 2W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Nets 17 51 0.25 106.6 115.6 -9 9-24 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 49 19 0.721 117.4 109.9 7.5 26-8 23-11 10-4 33-11 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 42 27 0.609 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 20-14 9-5 27-17 5-5 1W
Bulls 28 40 0.412 116 120 -4 17-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 4-6 1W
Bucks 28 40 0.412 111.3 116.2 -4.9 16-19 12-21 9-6 20-27 2-8 1L
Pacers 15 54 0.217 111.2 120.1 -8.9 10-24 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 14L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 38 30 0.559 115.5 114.2 1.3 22-13 16-17 9-6 24-20 7-3 2L
Heat 38 31 0.551 120.2 116.9 3.3 23-12 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 2L
Hawks 37 31 0.544 117.8 116.6 1.2 19-16 18-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 10W
Hornets 35 34 0.507 115.8 112.2 3.6 15-17 20-17 10-5 21-22 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 52 0.235 112.8 123.8 -11 11-24 5-28 2-12 11-32 0-10 13L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 54 15 0.783 118.4 107.7 10.7 29-7 25-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 9W
Nuggets 42 27 0.609 120.7 116.4 4.3 19-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 42 27 0.609 118.4 115 3.4 23-12 19-15 8-6 26-20 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 33 36 0.478 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 15-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 1W
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 43 25 0.632 116.3 114.9 1.4 23-12 20-13 8-7 29-16 9-1 6W
Suns 39 30 0.565 112.4 111.4 1 22-13 17-17 10-6 25-19 6-4 3L
Clippers 34 34 0.5 113.5 112.7 0.8 19-15 15-19 8-6 21-21 7-3 2L
Warriors 33 35 0.485 115.3 114.4 0.9 19-15 14-20 6-6 22-22 3-7 1W
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 51 18 0.739 119 111.7 7.3 26-7 25-11 11-3 30-14 8-2 3W
Rockets 41 26 0.612 113.8 109.8 4 23-9 18-17 7-6 23-20 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 23 44 0.343 115.6 118.6 -3 12-20 11-24 6-7 18-27 2-8 8L
Pelicans 23 46 0.333 115.6 119.7 -4.1 14-21 9-25 7-8 14-30 6-4 1W
Mavericks 23 46 0.333 113.2 118.2 -5 14-20 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 49 19 0.721 117.4 109.9 7.5 26-8 23-11 10-4 33-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 45 23 0.662 114.3 107.1 7.2 23-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 2W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 42 27 0.609 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 20-14 9-5 27-17 5-5 1W
Magic 38 30 0.559 115.5 114.2 1.3 22-13 16-17 9-6 24-20 7-3 2L
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
Heat 38 31 0.551 120.2 116.9 3.3 23-12 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 2L
Hawks 37 31 0.544 117.8 116.6 1.2 19-16 18-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 10W
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Hornets 35 34 0.507 115.8 112.2 3.6 15-17 20-17 10-5 21-22 7-3 1W
Bucks 28 40 0.412 111.3 116.2 -4.9 16-19 12-21 9-6 20-27 2-8 1L
Bulls 28 40 0.412 116 120 -4 17-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 4-6 1W
Nets 17 51 0.25 106.6 115.6 -9 9-24 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 4L
Wizards 16 52 0.235 112.8 123.8 -11 11-24 5-28 2-12 11-32 0-10 13L
Pacers 15 54 0.217 111.2 120.1 -8.9 10-24 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 14L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 54 15 0.783 118.4 107.7 10.7 29-7 25-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 9W
Spurs 51 18 0.739 119 111.7 7.3 26-7 25-11 11-3 30-14 8-2 3W
Lakers 43 25 0.632 116.3 114.9 1.4 23-12 20-13 8-7 29-16 9-1 6W
Rockets 41 26 0.612 113.8 109.8 4 23-9 18-17 7-6 23-20 5-5 1L
Nuggets 42 27 0.609 120.7 116.4 4.3 19-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 42 27 0.609 118.4 115 3.4 23-12 19-15 8-6 26-20 6-4 1W
Suns 39 30 0.565 112.4 111.4 1 22-13 17-17 10-6 25-19 6-4 3L
Clippers 34 34 0.5 113.5 112.7 0.8 19-15 15-19 8-6 21-21 7-3 2L
Warriors 33 35 0.485 115.3 114.4 0.9 19-15 14-20 6-6 22-22 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 33 36 0.478 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 15-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 23 44 0.343 115.6 118.6 -3 12-20 11-24 6-7 18-27 2-8 8L
Pelicans 23 46 0.333 115.6 119.7 -4.1 14-21 9-25 7-8 14-30 6-4 1W
Mavericks 23 46 0.333 113.2 118.2 -5 14-20 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 1L
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 54 15 0.783 118.4 107.7 10.7 29-7 25-8 11-3 37-9 9-1 9W
Spurs 51 18 0.739 119 111.7 7.3 26-7 25-11 11-3 30-14 8-2 3W
Pistons 49 19 0.721 117.4 109.9 7.5 26-8 23-11 10-4 33-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 45 23 0.662 114.3 107.1 7.2 23-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 2W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Lakers 43 25 0.632 116.3 114.9 1.4 23-12 20-13 8-7 29-16 9-1 6W
Rockets 41 26 0.612 113.8 109.8 4 23-9 18-17 7-6 23-20 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 42 27 0.609 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 20-14 9-5 27-17 5-5 1W
Nuggets 42 27 0.609 120.7 116.4 4.3 19-13 23-14 6-5 25-15 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 42 27 0.609 118.4 115 3.4 23-12 19-15 8-6 26-20 6-4 1W
Raptors 38 29 0.567 113.6 111.9 1.7 19-16 19-13 4-10 28-16 4-6 2W
Suns 39 30 0.565 112.4 111.4 1 22-13 17-17 10-6 25-19 6-4 3L
Magic 38 30 0.559 115.5 114.2 1.3 22-13 16-17 9-6 24-20 7-3 2L
Heat 38 31 0.551 120.2 116.9 3.3 23-12 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 2L
Hawks 37 31 0.544 117.8 116.6 1.2 19-16 18-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 10W
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Hornets 35 34 0.507 115.8 112.2 3.6 15-17 20-17 10-5 21-22 7-3 1W
Clippers 34 34 0.5 113.5 112.7 0.8 19-15 15-19 8-6 21-21 7-3 2L
Warriors 33 35 0.485 115.3 114.4 0.9 19-15 14-20 6-6 22-22 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 33 36 0.478 115.1 117.2 -2.1 18-16 15-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 1W
Bulls 28 40 0.412 116 120 -4 17-18 11-22 4-10 17-26 4-6 1W
Bucks 28 40 0.412 111.3 116.2 -4.9 16-19 12-21 9-6 20-27 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 23 44 0.343 115.6 118.6 -3 12-20 11-24 6-7 18-27 2-8 8L
Mavericks 23 46 0.333 113.2 118.2 -5 14-20 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 23 46 0.333 115.6 119.7 -4.1 14-21 9-25 7-8 14-30 6-4 1W
Jazz 20 48 0.294 117.3 124.9 -7.6 12-22 8-26 1-11 11-32 2-8 3L
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
Nets 17 51 0.25 106.6 115.6 -9 9-24 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 4L
Wizards 16 52 0.235 112.8 123.8 -11 11-24 5-28 2-12 11-32 0-10 13L
Pacers 15 54 0.217 111.2 120.1 -8.9 10-24 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 14L
  • 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