Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-274) will host the Pelicans (+220) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is 233.5.
Los Angeles is currently on a four-game win streak and sits atop the Western Conference with a record of 34-15. New Orleans has won three straight and is 29-21 overall, good for seventh in the West.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Pelicans and Clippers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Pelicans have a record of 2-1. The Pelicans also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 221 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- The Pelicans are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- The Clippers are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS mark of just 8-2 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.
Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
As the Pelicans prepare to take on the Clippers, they are 6.5-point underdogs. This season, they have been the underdog in 23 of their 50 games and have gone 12-11 straight up in those games.
New Orleans has won three straight games and is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 29-21. In the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place.
In their last game, the Pelicans defeated the Raptors by a score of 138-100. The O/U line for that game was 232 points, and New Orleans was favored by 11 points. This improved their ATS record to 28-22 for the season.
This year, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 24-26, and their games have averaged 229.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 233.5, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 230.3.
In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are 20-17 against other teams and 9-4 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 14-11 compared to 15-10 at home.
So far this season, the Pelicans have been a top-10 scoring team on the road, averaging 116.8 points per game. Overall, they are 13th in the league at 116.9 points per contest.
When it comes to their style of play, New Orleans is 18th in pace at 98.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 9th in the NBA at 48%.
From beyond the arc, the Pelicans are 6th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point attempts per game at 32.2.
So far this season, the Pelicans defense has been performing well, ranking 9th in the NBA at 112.6 points allowed per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pelicans are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 13th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 21st in blocked shots at 4.7 per game.
Today, the Clippers are favored by 6.5 points against the Pelicans. This season, they have been favored in 40 of their 49 games and have gone 33-7 in those games. As the favorite, they have won four straight games and have a scoring margin of +10.1 points per game.
Los Angeles has an average scoring differential of +8.7 points per game at home this season. In the Western Conference, they are in 1st place with a record of 34-15.
The Clippers’ ATS record for the season is 28-21 and they have covered the spread in three straight games at home. At home, they are 14-9 ATS and 19-4 straight up.
In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Hawks by a score of 149-144. The O/U line for that game was 245.5 points, and the Clippers were favored by 4.5 points, giving them a 5-point ATS win.
On average, the Clippers’ games have seen a combined scoring total of 231.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 233.5 points, and the Clippers have an O/U record of 23-26 this season.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Clippers are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA. They lead the league in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. On average, they make 13.3 three-pointers per game, which is 12th in the NBA.
Overall, the Clippers have the 6th highest scoring offense in the league, averaging 118.8 points per game. Interestingly, their scoring average is the same both at home and on the road.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Clippers are 4th in the NBA at 49%. They are also 5th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 26th in the league.
At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 8th in the NBA, permitting 112.3 points per game. Opponents are hitting 53.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.6% of their three-point attempts.
With the Clippers being favored by 6.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 123-117 in favor of the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Pelicans (+6.5)
- Projecting a combined 240 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Zion Williamson – Foot – Questionable
- Naji Marshall – Back – Questionable
