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NBA Betting Preview: Clippers vs Pelicans

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

Back Pelicans to Win

We can’t resist going for the Pelicans on the Moneyline, with our prediction made with confidence and there is -122 on offer that they get the better of the Clippers.

124-109 Victory for Pelicans in Previous H2H Clash

LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans clashed last night, with the Pelicans claiming a 124-109 win at Smoothie King Center.

Saddiq Bey scored 25 points for the Pelicans, Trey Murphy bagged 23, while Dejounte Murray registered 17 points and 11 assists. For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard finished with 25 points, while John Collins and Jordan Miller got 18 and 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers logo Clippers 34 35 0.493 113.4 112.8 0.6 19-15 15-20 8-6 21-22 6-4 3L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 24 46 0.343 115.8 119.6 -3.8 15-21 9-25 7-8 15-30 6-4 2W
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LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Clippers are averaging 121.0 points, 40.3 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 10.9 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 80.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.9 points and 43.1 rebounds per contest.

Kawhi Leonard is averaging 26.8 points and 6.0 rebounds, while Darius Garland averages 5.2 assist and 2.7 (45.8%) 3-pointers.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.0 points, 47.2 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.5 steals and 6.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 114.9 points and 43.2 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 18.6 points and 3.3 (42.3%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi has an average of 5.7 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 4.1 assists.

LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

The LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Pelicans to simply claim a victory in this NBA showdown. Our pick can be backed at -122 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Clippers vs Pelicans stats:

  • Pelicans have won 6 consecutive games at home.
  • Pelicans have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Pelicans have won 11 of their last 20 games.
  • Clippers have lost their last 3 games.

Pelicans Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.9% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brook Lopez Under 10.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Brook Lopez (Clippers) has recorded an average of 5.6 points in the past 5 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -127.

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Saddiq Bey Over 2.5 Assists -132 BetMGM logo

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) has finished with Over 2.5 assists in 3 straight games at home. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -132 on offer that this happens.

Latest Saddiq Bey Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Pelicans
Totals Over 233.5
Player Points Brook Lopez Under 10.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Pelicans on the moneyline, Over 233.5 on the total and Brook Lopez (Clippers) to score Under 10.5 points.

A same game parlay allows basketball bettors to place a multiple wager on the same game. You can go through the available betting lines and choose the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers Clippers logo 118 - 121 Pelicans logo Pelicans

For a fun wager, consider backing the Pelicans to claim a 121-118 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find New Orleans Pelicans at -122 whereas LA Clippers are +104. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this NBA game, it’s 49% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 233.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. The Over 233.5 selection is available to back at -110.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most contests. The top basketball betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

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

Kawhi Leonard is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -119 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -109.

Player Points
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 28.5
-119
Under 28.5
-109
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-109
Under 21.5
-119
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-103
Under 21.5
-125
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-118
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Player Assists
Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
+109
Under 4.5
-141
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Kris Dunn (Clippers)
Over 4.5
-102
Under 4.5
-127
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 3.5
-145
Under 3.5
+112
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-103
Under 3.5
-125
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Player Rebounds
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-120
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John Collins (Clippers)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Yves Missi (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-108
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-116
Under 5.5
-111
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Pelicans Riding a Home Hot Streak

The Pelicans have reeled off six straight victories at Smoothie King Center. They have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, putting up 121.50 points per contest and giving up 113.10.

The Clippers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, posting 112.60 points per contest while yielding 109.00.

The most recent Smoothie King Center meeting saw the Pelicans claim a 124-109 win over the Clippers. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have collected eight wins, with the Clippers owning two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 8-2 234.60 121.50 113.10 5 5
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Away Stats 6-4 221.60 112.60 109.00 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 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
  • 6 wins and 4 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
  • 8 wins and 2 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 54 32.26 1525 196 28.2 3.6 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 34 29.7 619 232 18.2 6.8 2.5 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 61 35.44 1335 240 21.9 3.9 3.3 5.7 0.3 1.6
Saddiq Bey 63 30.97 1093 159 17.3 2.5 2.0 5.7 0.1 1.0
Zion Williamson 53 29.61 1134 174 21.4 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

18 Mar NBA
Clippers 109-124 Pelicans
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

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

18 Mar NBA
Clippers 109-124 Pelicans
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
76ers 37 32 0.536 115.3 116.1 -0.8 20-16 17-16 9-7 22-23 4-6 1L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
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
Bucks 28 40 0.412 111.3 116.2 -4.9 16-19 12-21 9-6 20-27 2-8 1L
Bulls 28 41 0.406 115.9 120.3 -4.4 17-19 11-22 4-10 17-27 4-6 1L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
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 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
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 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Jazz 20 49 0.29 117.2 125.2 -8 12-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 44 25 0.638 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 21-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 7W
Suns 39 30 0.565 112.4 111.4 1 22-13 17-17 10-6 25-19 6-4 3L
Clippers 34 35 0.493 113.4 112.8 0.6 19-15 15-20 8-6 21-22 6-4 3L
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
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 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 24 46 0.343 115.8 119.6 -3.8 15-21 9-25 7-8 15-30 6-4 2W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
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 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
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
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
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 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
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 41 0.406 115.9 120.3 -4.4 17-19 11-22 4-10 17-27 4-6 1L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
Wizards 16 52 0.235 112.8 123.8 -11 11-24 5-28 2-12 11-32 0-10 13L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
Spurs 51 18 0.739 119 111.7 7.3 26-7 25-11 11-3 30-14 8-2 3W
Lakers 44 25 0.638 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 21-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 7W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Suns 39 30 0.565 112.4 111.4 1 22-13 17-17 10-6 25-19 6-4 3L
Clippers 34 35 0.493 113.4 112.8 0.6 19-15 15-20 8-6 21-22 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 24 46 0.343 115.8 119.6 -3.8 15-21 9-25 7-8 15-30 6-4 2W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
Jazz 20 49 0.29 117.2 125.2 -8 12-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 4L
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 55 15 0.786 118.5 107.5 11 29-7 26-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 10W
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 46 23 0.667 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 22-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 3W
Knicks 45 25 0.643 117.1 110.6 6.5 25-9 20-16 11-3 29-15 7-3 4W
Lakers 44 25 0.638 116.4 114.9 1.5 23-12 21-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 7W
Timberwolves 43 27 0.614 118.8 114.9 3.9 24-12 19-15 9-6 27-20 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 42 27 0.609 119.1 114.9 4.2 22-13 20-14 9-5 27-17 5-5 1W
Rockets 41 27 0.603 113.8 110 3.8 23-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 4-6 2L
Nuggets 42 28 0.6 120.7 116.5 4.2 19-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 5-5 1L
Raptors 39 29 0.574 114 111.8 2.2 19-16 20-13 4-10 29-16 5-5 3W
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
Hawks 38 31 0.551 118.1 116.6 1.5 19-16 19-15 8-6 22-21 10-0 11W
Heat 38 31 0.551 120.2 116.9 3.3 23-12 15-19 7-7 22-20 7-3 2L
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 35 0.493 113.4 112.8 0.6 19-15 15-20 8-6 21-22 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 34 36 0.486 115.2 117.3 -2.1 18-16 16-20 6-7 24-19 5-5 2W
Warriors 33 36 0.478 115 114.5 0.5 19-15 14-21 6-6 22-22 2-8 1L
Bucks 28 40 0.412 111.3 116.2 -4.9 16-19 12-21 9-6 20-27 2-8 1L
Bulls 28 41 0.406 115.9 120.3 -4.4 17-19 11-22 4-10 17-27 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 24 44 0.353 115.7 118.6 -2.9 13-20 11-24 6-7 19-27 2-8 1W
Pelicans 24 46 0.343 115.8 119.6 -3.8 15-21 9-25 7-8 15-30 6-4 2W
Mavericks 23 47 0.329 113.3 118.5 -5.2 14-21 9-26 4-11 12-30 2-8 2L
Jazz 20 49 0.29 117.2 125.2 -8 12-22 8-27 1-12 11-33 2-8 4L
Kings 18 52 0.257 110.7 120.7 -10 12-24 6-28 3-10 12-35 5-5 1L
Nets 17 52 0.246 106.4 115.7 -9.3 9-25 8-27 3-11 12-31 2-8 5L
Wizards 16 52 0.235 112.8 123.8 -11 11-24 5-28 2-12 11-32 0-10 13L
Pacers 15 55 0.214 111.3 120.2 -8.9 10-25 5-30 3-10 11-33 0-10 15L
  • 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