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The LA Clippers (18-13) and New Orleans Pelicans (5-27) meet Monday. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Pelicans won 3-1 last season
The Clippers have won 4 of their last 5 games and are coming off a 102-92 home win over the Golden State Warriors Friday, covering as 5.5-point favorites. F Norman Powell led the way with 26 points.
The Pelicans extended their skid to 9 in a row with a 132-124 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, failing to cover as 7-point underdogs. F Trey Murphy III had 35 points, and G CJ McCollum added 32.
Clippers at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:05 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Pelicans +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -4.5 (-115) | Pelicans +4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Clippers at Pelicans key injuries
Clippers
- G Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
- G Terance Mann (finger) out
Pelicans
- G Jose Alvarado (hamstring) out
- F Brandon Ingram (ankle) out
- C Yves Missi (back) questionable
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Clippers at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 117, Pelicans 109
Moneyline
The Pelicans have lost 9 straight games and allowed 128 or more points in 4 of their last 5.
The Clippers are only 7-7 on the road this season, but have allowed just 103.4 points per game in their last 5.
At this point, especially against a team like the Clippers, why would you ever bet the Pelicans to win?
And -200 odds aren’t worth the action to bet the Clippers.
PASS.
Against the spread
Five of the Pelicans’ last 6 losses have been by at least 8 points.
The Clippers have covered the spread in all but 1 of their victories this season.
BET CLIPPERS -4.5 (-115).
Over/Under
Ten of the Pelicans’ last 11 games have reached at least 220 total points.
While only 2 of the last 6 games for the Clippers have gone over this number, it is hard to ignore the trend for New Orleans.
BET OVER 219.5 (-115).
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