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New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (36-37) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (39-35) Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pelicans picked up a 115-96 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, covering as 9-point favorites as the Under (226) cashed. New Orleans has won and covered 3 games in a row and the Under has cashed in 4 4 straight, and 10 of the past 12 contests.

The Clippers blasted the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-105 as 4.5-point favorites Thursday as the Over (231) cashed. L.A. split a back-to-back set with OKC after suffering a 101-100 loss Tuesday.

These teams haven’t met since Oct. 30, a 112-91 victory by the Pelicans. New Orleans covered as a 1.5-point road underdog with the Under (226) hitting. These teams will meet again next Saturday in New Orleans in a 3rd and final regular-season battle.

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Pelicans at Clippers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Clippers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +5.5 (-118) | Clippers -5.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Clippers key injuries

Pelicans

G Jose Alvarado (tibia) out
G Trey Murphy III (toe) questionable

Clippers

F Paul George (knee) out
G Norman Powell (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 112, Pelicans 109

Moneyline

The Clippers (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s a little more expensive than I like to play a single team on the moneyline. It’s too much risk with not enough reward.

PASS.

Against the spread

PELICANS +5.5 (-118) is the play in this potentially close game.

While the Pels are just 3-7 ATS in the past 10 games overall, and 5-15 ATS in the past 20 games against winning teams, there’s something about facing the Clippers that agrees with the guys from NOLA.

New Orleans is 39-17 ATS in the past 56 meetings in this series. Back the road team catching the points.

Over/Under

The lean is to the UNDER 224.5 (-110) based on the trends for both teams.

The Under is 13-3 in the past 16 games overall for the Pelicans and has cashed in 5 straight on the road. The Under is also 7-1 in their past 8 games when playing on a single day of rest.

The Under has cashed in 5 of the past 7 games overall for the Clips while going an impressive 30-11 in their past 41 at home.

The Under is 5-1 in the previous 6 meetings in this series, too.

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New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (2-3) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (3-2) to Crypto.com Arena Sunday. Tip is set for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Clippers are riding a 3-game losing streak. The absence of F Kawhi Leonard has seemingly created chemistry difficulties as they’ve lost 2 straight to the Oklahoma City Thunder, both on the road.

Los Angeles is led by F Paul George, who is averaging 20.3 points per game. George is the main scoring option, but his efficiency has struggled, shooting just 42.4% from the field.

As for the Pelicans, they are banged up and have their top-2 scoring options on the injury report. G CJ McCollum and C Jonas Valančiūnas will do most of the scoring if F Zion Williamson, who is questionable, sits.

New Orleans will be on its 2nd of a 3-game road trip. It lost to the Phoenix Suns to open it and will finish it against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. The Pelicans have beaten the Dallas Mavericks, Charotte Hornets and Brooklyn Nets this season.

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Pelicans at Clippers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Clippers -150 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +3.5 (+115) | Clippers -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Pelicans at Clippers key injuries

Pelicans

F Brandon Ingram (concussion) out
F Herb Jones (knee) questionable
F Zion Williamson (hip) questionable

Clippers

F Robert Covington (health and safety protocols) out
F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Pelicans at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 115, Clippers 112

Moneyline

PASS.

While I would suggest New Orleans to come out on top, I wouldn’t take the plus-money moneyline odds but rather play the spread.

Against the spread

BET PELICANS +3.5 (-115).

The Pelicans are 3-2 and have the 8th-best net rating whereas the Clippers are 2-3 and have the 26th-best. Part of the New Orleans success has been in extra opportunities, ranking 2nd in offensive rebounding rate.

The Clippers sit 28th. They aren’t a great rebounding team and rank last in turnover rate as well. They also rank 18th in effective shooting rate.

Point being, Los Angeles isn’t good offensively, and the Pelicans are the more complete team. Their resume, beating Dallas, is also much better as the Clippers have only taken down the Lakers and Sacramento Kings.

Even banged up and with flaws of their own (mainly ranking in the bottom 3rd in defensive rating), I would take New Orleans here.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 224.5 (-108).

As noted, the Pelicans get extra chances with short shot clocks due to their high rebounding rate, and the Clippers turn the ball over which should lead to extra opportunity for New Orleans.

At the same time, at home, the Clippers are taking on a flawed defense without its best individual defender. The Pelicans may not have an answer for George.

I would lean Over 224.5 (-110) here.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 9 seed New Orleans Pelicans square off with the No. 8 seed Los Angeles Clippers Friday in an elimination game for the final spot in the Western Conference playoffs to play the No. 1 seed Phoenix Suns. Tip-off at the Crypto.com Arena in L.A. is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we look at the Pelicans vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

NOLA advanced to this game by beating the 10th-seed San Antonio Spurs 113-103 at home Wednesday, covering as a 5-point favorite.

L.A. stumbled into this winner-take-all game by losing to the 7th-seeded Timberwolves 109-104 in Minnesota Tuesday. The Clippers were 3-point underdogs in the loss.

The Pelicans beat the Clippers 3-1 during the regular season and covered the spread in all 4 games, while the O/U went 1-3.

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 1:18 a.m. ET.

Money line (ML): Pelicans +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Clippers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread: Pelicans +3.5 (-105) | Clippers -3.5 (-120)
Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Pelicans at Clippers key injuries

Pelicans

PF Zion Williamson (foot) out

Clippers

SG Luke Kennard (hamstring) questionable
SF Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

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Pelicans at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 110, Pelicans 104

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” toward the Clippers (-175) because I like them to win outright, but this ML price is a little too rich for my blood.

The Pelicans are arguably more talented than the Clippers sans Kawhi since New Orleans acquired SG CJ McCollum around the trade deadline.

However, L.A. has more continuity, better coaching, more big-game experience and the best player on the floor in SG Paul George.

New Orleans turned its season around after opening 1-12, but Los Angeles has a better record and non-garbage time net rating since the All-Star Game, according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

L.A. is the right side, but the price (-175) is too expensive.

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Against the spread

BET CLIPPERS -3.5 (-120) FOR 0.75 UNITS.

Their role players should shoot better at home than they did at Minnesota Tuesday and they should pull away in the closing minutes of the game.

L.A. is 24-18 straight up in the “clutch” with a plus-10.8 net rating (ranked fifth) while New Orleans is just 14-18 SU with a minus-4.8 net rating in the “clutch” (ranked 25th). “Clutch” is defined by games within a 5-point margin inside of 5 minutes to play.

On top of that, the Pelicans are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games versus teams with a winning record and the Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.

It could be a sweat, but CLIPPERS -3.5 (-115) for 0.75 units is the play.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 215.5 (-112) only because it feels too easy and we are getting to the party a little late on the Under. This total opened at 217 and has been lowered by “sharp” action.

In fact, more money is on the Under, but more bets have been placed on the Over. This indicates the professionals are forecasting a lower-scoring affair, while the public is gambling Pelicans-Clippers goes Over. Obviously, it’s preferable to follow the money in this case.

I’m hesitant because we are getting the worst of the number and both teams went Under the total in their prior play-in games, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this game ping pongs Over the total.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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

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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).

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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).

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New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (5-17) travel to Staples Center Monday to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (11-9). Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Pelicans vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Clippers play their third straight game at Staples Center and hope for more luck Monday after losing and failing to cover in a 105-90 defeat to the Golden State Warriors Sunday. Los Angeles is led by star F Paul George and ranks third in points allowed per game with 102.7. The Clippers are 9-11 against the spread (ATS).

The Pelicans are led by F Brandon Ingram and are 9-13 ATS. New Orleans is coming off a 22-point road loss at the Utah Jazz Saturday — just one game after picking up a 98-97 victory at the Jazz Friday.

The Pelicans rank 26th in offensive and defensive rating and 27th in net rating (minus-7.2).

Pelicans at Clippers odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Pelicans +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Clippers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +6.5 (-107) | Clippers -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Pelicans at Clippers key injuries

Pelicans

F Zion Williamson (foot) out

Clippers (not officially submitted)

F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
F Nicolas Batum (health and safety protocols) out

Pelicans at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 109, Pelicans 101

Money line

PASS on the money line.

While the Clippers are an enticing play, at -300, there’s just no value. The Pelicans are 2-10 on the road and likely won’t come out on top in this one so the +230 side is not great a smart gamble.

Against the spread

BET on the CLIPPERS -6.5 (-115) as they’re coming off an embarrassing loss and should be primed for a bounce-back game.

The Clippers are just too good defensively and are coming off giving up just 105 points to the most efficient offense in the league. L.A. should also have more success offensively against a weak Pelicans team than it did Saturday.

That’s going to be the difference in this game. The Pelicans also have the fifth-worst turnover rate while the Clippers force the seventh-most turnovers. That should play a huge factor.

The difference in defensive play is going to be what helps the Clippers cover here.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 211.5 (-115) as the better side of the total. The aforementioned turnover issue for New Orleans could come back to bite the Pelicans.

Despite having a high offensive rebounding rate New Orleans is in the bottom five in true shooting percentage. It just doesn’t get the job done offensively, either from the free-throw line or behind the arc.

New Orleans also ranked 18th in pace. With that in mind, I don’t expect them to score much. Both teams have missed 100 points in three of their last five games.

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