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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Clippers

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

Pelicans to Make it a Close Matchup

We’re sweet on the Pelicans putting up a fight against the Clippers and that compels us to back the underdogs against the spread. You can get -110 when it comes to the +8.5 that is available.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 126-124 Clippers Victory

New Orleans Pelicans won their previous game 115-105. This road victory at Delta Center against Utah Jazz was their fourth on the spin. Saddiq Bey dropped 24 points, as Jeremiah Fears finished with 18 and Bryce McGowens 18.

LA Clippers have lost their last three games, most recently suffering a 94-88 home defeat to Minnesota Timberwolves at Intuit Dome. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 18 points, with Bennedict Mathurin adding 14 and Kris Dunn 11.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Clippers have claimed back-to-back victories over the Pelicans. Both wins came at Intuit Dome and the scorelines were 114-98 and 126-124. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Pelicans have won six.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers logo Clippers 27 31 0.466 111.7 112.2 -0.5 14-13 13-18 7-5 17-18 4-6 3L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 19 42 0.311 115 120.1 -5.1 11-21 8-21 6-7 12-26 6-4 4W
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 118.3 points, 43.3 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.1 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 77.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.7 points and 47.5 rebounds per matchup.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 21.2 points, Derik Queen 7.0 rebounds and Jeremiah Fears 4.4 assists, while Trey Murphy averages 2.8 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

The Clippers have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 106.7 points, 39.7 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 8.4 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 80.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 110.7 points and 41.8 rebounds.

Kawhi Leonard is averaging 26.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 (33.9%) 3-pointers made, while Kris Dunn has an average of 5.9 assists.

New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We are happy to get with Pelicans against the spread in this NBA matchup. -110 is available that the underdogs are able to cover +8.5 and that looks very reasonable.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Pelicans vs Clippers stats:

  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 5 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +8.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 6 consecutive games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 8 of their last 10 games against Pelicans.

Pelicans +8.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derik Queen Over 5.5 Rebounds -149 BetMGM logo

Derik Queen (Pelicans) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -149 available.

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Jeremiah Fears Over 3.5 Assists -156 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has covered the 3.5 assists total in 5 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -156 for this happening.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans +8.5
Totals Over 223.5
Player Rebounds Derik Queen Over 5.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Pelicans +8.5. We’ve also gone for Over 223.5 and Derik Queen (Pelicans) to get Over 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 111 - 117 Clippers logo Clippers

The Clippers can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 117-111 for a big potential return.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers 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.

Clippers Win on the Cards According to the Books

LA Clippers have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability due to their -345 Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +280 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 223.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Over 223.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kawhi Leonard Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kawhi Leonard is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -106 can be found for him scoring Over 29.5 points and there is -122 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 29.5
-106
Under 29.5
-122
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-112
Under 20.5
-115
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Bennedict Mathurin (Clippers)
Over 18.5
-122
Under 18.5
-106
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Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 16.5
-105
Under 16.5
-123
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Player Assists
Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-102
Under 5.5
-127
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 4.5
-137
Under 4.5
+106
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Kris Dunn (Clippers)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+116
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Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-156
Under 3.5
+121
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Player Rebounds
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+109
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John Collins (Clippers)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-135
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+109
Under 5.5
-141
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Bennedict Mathurin (Clippers)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-149
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Clippers With Six Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Clippers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 109.30 points scored and 108.00 points allowed.

The Pelicans have built a run of three straight road victories. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 115.10 points per contest and giving up 115.00.

In their most recent matchup at Intuit Dome, the Clippers got the better of the Pelicans 126-124.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Home Stats 6-4 217.30 109.30 108.00 4 6
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 5-5 230.10 115.10 115.00 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 52 35.63 1149 199 22.1 3.8 3.2 5.7 0.3 1.5
Saddiq Bey 54 30.77 937 140 17.4 2.6 2.0 5.8 0.1 0.9
Zion Williamson 45 29.51 967 156 21.5 3.5 - 5.8 0.6 1.1

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kawhi Leonard 44 32.74 1234 163 28.0 3.7 2.7 6.3 0.5 2.0
Bennedict Mathurin 34 31.68 621 83 18.3 2.4 1.9 5.5 0.1 0.8
Darius Garland 26 30.46 467 180 18.0 6.9 2.3 2.4 0.1 0.8

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 New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

28 Feb NBA
Pelicans 115-105 Jazz
26 Feb NBA
Pelicans 129-118 Jazz
24 Feb NBA
Warriors 109-113 Pelicans
21 Feb NBA
76ers 111-126 Pelicans
20 Feb NBA
Bucks 139-118 Pelicans
11 Feb NBA
Heat 123-111 Pelicans
09 Feb NBA
Kings 94-120 Pelicans
06 Feb NBA
Pelicans 119-115 Timberwolves
04 Feb NBA
Pelicans 137-141 Bucks
02 Feb NBA
Pelicans 95-102 Hornets

Previous LA Clippers Lineups

26 Feb NBA
Timberwolves 94-88 Clippers
22 Feb NBA
Magic 111-109 Clippers
20 Feb NBA
Clippers 122-125 Lakers
19 Feb NBA
Nuggets 114-115 Clippers
11 Feb NBA
Clippers 105-102 Rockets
10 Feb NBA
Clippers 95-102 Rockets
08 Feb NBA
Clippers 115-96 Timberwolves
06 Feb NBA
Clippers 114-111 Kings
04 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 124-91 Clippers
02 Feb NBA
76ers 128-113 Clippers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 39 20 0.661 115 107.5 7.5 19-9 20-11 8-5 25-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 38 22 0.633 117.3 111.5 5.8 22-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 1W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Nets 15 44 0.254 107 115.6 -8.6 8-21 7-23 3-10 11-25 2-8 7L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 44 14 0.759 117.5 109.7 7.8 24-7 20-7 10-3 29-7 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 37 24 0.607 119.4 115.2 4.2 20-11 17-13 7-5 23-15 7-3 2L
Bucks 26 32 0.448 112.1 115.6 -3.5 14-14 12-18 8-4 19-20 7-3 1L
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 46 15 0.754 119.5 108.2 11.3 25-7 21-8 9-3 33-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 37 23 0.617 120.5 115.9 4.6 16-11 21-12 5-3 21-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 37 23 0.617 119.2 114.7 4.5 20-11 17-12 7-5 22-17 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 29 32 0.475 115.5 118.1 -2.6 16-15 13-17 5-7 22-18 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 35 24 0.593 115.7 115.6 0.1 16-12 19-12 7-7 24-15 5-5 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Clippers 27 31 0.466 111.7 112.2 -0.5 14-13 13-18 7-5 17-18 4-6 3L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 22 36 0.379 115.6 117.9 -2.3 12-17 10-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 1W
Mavericks 21 38 0.356 114.4 118 -3.6 14-18 7-20 3-10 11-28 2-8 2L
Pelicans 19 42 0.311 115 120.1 -5.1 11-21 8-21 6-7 12-26 6-4 4W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 44 14 0.759 117.5 109.7 7.8 24-7 20-7 10-3 29-7 8-2 2W
Celtics 39 20 0.661 115 107.5 7.5 19-9 20-11 8-5 25-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 38 22 0.633 117.3 111.5 5.8 22-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 37 24 0.607 119.4 115.2 4.2 20-11 17-13 7-5 23-15 7-3 2L
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Bucks 26 32 0.448 112.1 115.6 -3.5 14-14 12-18 8-4 19-20 7-3 1L
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 44 0.254 107 115.6 -8.6 8-21 7-23 3-10 11-25 2-8 7L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 46 15 0.754 119.5 108.2 11.3 25-7 21-8 9-3 33-9 6-4 1W
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 37 23 0.617 120.5 115.9 4.6 16-11 21-12 5-3 21-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 37 23 0.617 119.2 114.7 4.5 20-11 17-12 7-5 22-17 6-4 2W
Lakers 35 24 0.593 115.7 115.6 0.1 16-12 19-12 7-7 24-15 5-5 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 29 32 0.475 115.5 118.1 -2.6 16-15 13-17 5-7 22-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 27 31 0.466 111.7 112.2 -0.5 14-13 13-18 7-5 17-18 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 22 36 0.379 115.6 117.9 -2.3 12-17 10-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 1W
Mavericks 21 38 0.356 114.4 118 -3.6 14-18 7-20 3-10 11-28 2-8 2L
Pelicans 19 42 0.311 115 120.1 -5.1 11-21 8-21 6-7 12-26 6-4 4W
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 44 14 0.759 117.5 109.7 7.8 24-7 20-7 10-3 29-7 8-2 2W
Thunder 46 15 0.754 119.5 108.2 11.3 25-7 21-8 9-3 33-9 6-4 1W
Spurs 43 16 0.729 118.5 111.7 6.8 21-6 22-10 10-3 26-13 10-0 11W
Celtics 39 20 0.661 115 107.5 7.5 19-9 20-11 8-5 25-13 8-2 1W
Knicks 38 22 0.633 117.3 111.5 5.8 22-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 1W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 37 23 0.617 120.5 115.9 4.6 16-11 21-12 5-3 21-12 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 37 23 0.617 119.2 114.7 4.5 20-11 17-12 7-5 22-17 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 37 24 0.607 119.4 115.2 4.2 20-11 17-13 7-5 23-15 7-3 2L
Lakers 35 24 0.593 115.7 115.6 0.1 16-12 19-12 7-7 24-15 5-5 1W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 26 0.559 116.7 115.9 0.8 16-15 17-11 8-6 21-19 5-5 3W
Magic 31 27 0.534 115 114.6 0.4 18-11 13-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Hawks 30 31 0.492 117.1 117.6 -0.5 13-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 3W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 29 32 0.475 115.5 118.1 -2.6 16-15 13-17 5-7 22-18 6-4 1L
Clippers 27 31 0.466 111.7 112.2 -0.5 14-13 13-18 7-5 17-18 4-6 3L
Bucks 26 32 0.448 112.1 115.6 -3.5 14-14 12-18 8-4 19-20 7-3 1L
Bulls 24 36 0.4 115.7 120.5 -4.8 15-17 9-19 3-10 16-26 0-10 11L
Grizzlies 22 36 0.379 115.6 117.9 -2.3 12-17 10-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 1W
Mavericks 21 38 0.356 114.4 118 -3.6 14-18 7-20 3-10 11-28 2-8 2L
Pelicans 19 42 0.311 115 120.1 -5.1 11-21 8-21 6-7 12-26 6-4 4W
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 44 0.254 107 115.6 -8.6 8-21 7-23 3-10 11-25 2-8 7L
Pacers 15 45 0.25 111.5 119.5 -8 10-21 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 5L
Kings 14 47 0.23 110.4 121.1 -10.7 9-20 5-27 2-8 10-31 2-8 1W
  • 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