The New Orleans Pelicans (34-43) seek to extend their three-game win streak Sunday when they visit the Los Angeles Clippers (38-40). Tip-off is 9:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena. Below, we look at the Pelicans vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Pelicans have won three games in a row and six of their last eight. They are in ninth place in the Western Conference and fighting to remain in the play-in games. They trail the Clippers by 3.5 games for eighth place and hold a two-game lead over the 10th-place Spurs.
The Clippers have clinched a play-in berth. They have won two of their last three games but have lost six of their last eight. Their offense has been clicking, though. They scored 153 in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks and have put up over 120 points in each of their last three games.
Pelicans at Clippers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:33 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Pelicans +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Clippers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +2.5 (-108) | Clippers -2.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
Pelicans at Clippers key injuries
Pelicans
- G Kira Lewis (knee) out
- F Zion Williamson (foot) out
Clippers
- G Brandon Boston (illness) out
- G Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
- F Norman Powell (foot) out
[tipico]
Pelicans at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 121, Pelicans 115
Money line
The Pelicans are 3-0 against the Clippers this season, winning each game by at least 13 points. However, all those games were without G Paul George in the lineup for the Clippers.
The Clippers are 21-16 at home this season, while the Pelicans are only 16-22 on the road despite that they have won four of their last five road games.
If the Clippers are going to score points at the clip they have the last three games, it will be hard to beat them.
Take the CLIPPERS (-140).
PLAY: Free, daily sports pick’em contests. Play now!
Against the spread
The Pelicans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games and have covered the spread in two of their last three outings. They are an even 19-19 ATS on the road this season.
The Clippers have only covered the spread twice in their last eight games, but those two games were in their last three, all since the return of George, even though he sat out the Clippers’ win over the Bucks.
They are 17-20 ATS at home this season but are 23-19 ATS overall and 12-10 ATS at home against teams below .500.
Take the CLIPPERS -2.5 (-112).
Over/Under
The Pelicans have averaged 117.6 points per game since the All-Star break, putting up 110 or more in 15 of 18 games since then.
The Clippers have averaged 134.7 over their last three. Four of their last five games have finished with 236 points or more.
Five of the last seven for the Pelicans have finished with totals higher than tonight’s projected total.
Considering this, the projected total is really low. Take OVER 223.5 (-115).
Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, Sportsbook Wire’s official sportsbook partner in CO, NJ and soon IA. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Jess Root on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Additional NBA sports coverage:
HoopsHype | Celtics Wire | LeBron Wire | Lonzo Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA).
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1622]