New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
The Pelicans (-268) are favored by 6.5 points against the Clippers (+217) in a Western Conference matchup at the Smoothie King Center. The over/under line for this game is 215.5 points.
This game will be televised on BSNO and is scheduled to tip-off at 8:00 ET.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The five most recent times the Pelicans have hosted the Clippers, they have a perfect 5-0 record. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Clippers, the Pelicans are 3-0 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Clippers.
- Through their last three road contests, the Clippers offense has averaged 118 points per game while allowing an average of 113. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- In their last ten games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 5-4-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-1-1 in these scenarios.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
On the road this season, the Clippers have an average scoring differential of +3.6 points per game. They have won two straight games straight up and have an ATS record of 17-16 on the road.
Against the spread, the Clippers are 33-32 overall and 29-23 as the favorite. As the underdog, their ATS record is 4-9 compared to 3-10 straight up.
LA’s O/U record for the season is 29-35-1, and the over has hit in their last three games. This year, their games have averaged 229.7 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Clippers defeated the Bulls by a score of 126-111. They were favored by 5.5 points and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 214.5.
The Clippers are currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 42-23. Against the West, they are 25-17 and 17-6 in non-conference games.
The Clippers have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league this season, ranking 6th in field goal percentage and 4th in true shooting percentage. They are also one of the top three-point shooting teams, hitting 38% from beyond the arc.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are averaging 117 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. On the road, they have been slightly better, averaging 117.3 points compared to 116.8 at home.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.8 possessions per game.
On defense, the Clippers come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 112.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 117.7 points per contest (20th). The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.9% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 5th place with a record of 39-26. In the Southwest Division, they are in 1st place.
This season, the Pelicans have gone 26-14 as the favorite and are 20-19 against the spread in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +8.4 points per game.
New Orleans’ ATS record for the season is 35-29, including a home ATS record of 17-14. As the favorite, they are 17-14 ATS at home and 18-15 ATS on the road.
On average, the Pelicans’ games have finished with 227.2 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 215.5. In 63 of their 65 games, the O/U line has been higher than 215.5.
In their last game, the Pelicans lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 116-95. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and New Orleans was favored by 5.5 points.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Pelicans are 13th in the NBA in scoring at 116.1 points per game. At home, they are averaging 116.5 points per game.
So far this season, New Orleans has outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 17th in the league at 97.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Pelicans are 8th in the NBA at 48%. From beyond the arc, they are 5th in three-point shooting at 38%.
New Orleans’ defense has been playing well, ranking 8th in the NBA with 111.2 points allowed per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Pelicans defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.0% while allowing 34.5% from downtown.
In spite of being 6.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Clippers winning this one 115-113.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- We like the Clippers on the moneyline (+217)
- The Clippers are also our pick on the spread at +6.5
- Projecting a combined 228 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- James Harden – Shoulder – Questionable
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
