Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction and Odds
Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction and Odds: The New Orleans Pelicans will start as home favorites and Statistics also favor them slightly.
The Los Angeles Clippers (41-36) will look to face New Orleans Pelicans (39-38) in a Crucial NBA Match Up. Los Angeles Clippers have gained momentum this season and have won two straight and are coming off a win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Los Angeles Clippers are 5th in the Western Conference.
The pelicans have also started to gain some momentum and would be looking to keep it up. They are currently 7th in the Western Conference.
This season the two teams have already met 2 times and the Pelicans have swapped with the Clippers on both occasions. The Clippers will be looking to snap the losing streak against the Pelicans.
Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction: Home-Away Stats (Last 5 Games)
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers have won two of their last 5 away fixtures. The wins came against the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers. The losses came against the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Denver Nuggets.
Last 5 Away Games Stats
- The Los Angeles Clippers have scored 120.0 points per game.
- The Los Angeles Clippers have conceded 122.2 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 2
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans have won 3 of their last 5 home games. They have won against the like of the Charlotte Hornets, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Portland Trail Blazers. while they lost to Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Last 5 Home Games Stats
- The New Orleans Pelicans have scored 113.0 points per game.
- The New Orleans Pelicans have conceded 104.6 points per game.
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 0
- Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 0
The New Orleans Pelicans will have a home advantage and they have been able to maintain a strong home record this season.
Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction: Offense and Defense Analysis
Offense
The Los Angeles Clippers have maintained a scoring rate of 113.3 points per game so far. They shot 47.7% from the field and 38.3% from the 3-point line. The free throw success rate stands at 80%. The Clippers rank 20 in the offense with an Adjusted Offensive rating of 114.0.
The New Orleans Pelicans are playing with an average of 114.2 points per game. They shot 48.0% from the field and 36.3% from the 3-point line. The free throw success rate stands at 78.9%. The Pelicans are rated 113.9 on offense with a league rank of 22
The Los Angeles Clippers have an advantage over the New Orleans Pelicans in the offense.
| Clippers | Pelicans | |
| 113.3 | Total Score | 114.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 47.7% | Field Goal % | 48.0% |
| 38.3% | Three Point % | 36.3% |
| 80% | Free Throw % | 78.9% |
| 43.1 | Total Rebounds | 43.2 |
Defense
The Los Angeles Clippers have been conceding 112.8 points per game. They maintained an average of 43.1 rebounds along with 7.2 steals and 4.4 blocks per game. The Clippers have the 13th-best defense among all sides. They are given an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 114.0.
The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing the opposition 112.2 points per game in the current season. They played with 43.2 rebounds per game. The average number of steals and the average number of blocks per game are currently at 8.4 and 4.0 respectively. The Pelicans are 5th highest-ranked in the defense having an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 112.2.
New Orleans Pelicans are more formidable on defense.
Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction: Odds
Spread
- Los Angeles Clippers: +3 (-110)
- New Orleans Pelicans: -3 (-110)
Moneyline
- Los Angeles Clippers: +114
- New Orleans Pelicans: -135
Win Probability
- Los Angeles Clippers: 43%
- New Orleans Pelicans: 57%
Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction: Last Game Analysis
Will the Clippers Continue its Momentum?
The Los Angeles Clippers have been playing well off-late and are coming off a win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Clippers dominated the Grizzlies on Field goals and the 3-pointers. The clippers shot 61.5% from the field and 59.5% on 3-pointers.
In addition to Robert Covington’s 27 points, Russell Westbrook produced a season-high 36 points. Westbrook had 10 assists and hit five 3-pointers without missing one. Covington made all seven of his three-point tries while shooting 9 of 10 from the field.
Will the Pelicans continue from where they left off?
The Nuggets’ four-game winning run was snapped by the New Orleans Pelicans as they dominated the Jokic’s less Nuggets to secure a 107-88 win. Pelicans didn’t lose any quarter in a dominating win. Pelicans shot 48.1% from the field and 48.1% from 3-pointers. New Orleans also outrebounded the Nuggets 46-40.
The Pelicans were led by Brandon Ingram who scored 31 points and also made 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Pelicans have an advantage over the Los Angeles Clippers in the defense.
Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction: Head-to-Head Stats
Both these teams have met 70 times in the regular season of the NBA. The New Orleans Pelicans are leading with 39 wins while the Los Angeles Clippers managed to win 31 games.
If we check out the last 5 meetings, the Pelicans won 4 games, and the Los Angeles Clippers won 1 game. The previous meeting took place in the current season on 25 March 2023. New Orleans Pelicans won that game 131-110.
Head-to-Head Stats: Last 5 Meetings
- The Pelicans hosted 1 game and won that game
- Average Number of Total Points scored: 218.4
- Average Number of Points scored by the Pelicans: 115.8
- Average Number of Points scored by the Clippers: 102.6
Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction: Players to Watch Out
LA Clippers
Kawhi Leonard (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 23.9 | Rebounds Per Game: 6.3 | Assists Per Game: 3.9
Russell Westbrook (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 14.1 | Assists Per Game: 7.3 | Assists Per Game: 5.2
Marcus Morris Sr. (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 11.3 | Rebounds Per Game: 4.0 | Steals Per Game: 0.7
New Orleans Pelicans
Brandon Ingram (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 23.9 | Rebounds Per Game: 7.0 | Steals Per Game: 1.1
C.J. McCollum (Shooting Guard)
Points Per Game: 21.0 | Assists Per Game: 5.4 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.0
Jonas Valanciunas (Center)
Points Per Game: 14.4 | Rebounds Per Game: 9.9 | Assists Per Game: 1.7
Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction: Predicted Winner
- Momentum Advantage: Pelicans
- Offensive Advantage: Clippers
- Defensive Advantage: Pelicans
- Overall: Pelicans
The clippers and Pelicans are in for a close game, Despite the Clippers’ poor string of away performances, their last few games performances have steadily improved but the Pelicans’ home performances and edge over the Clippers render them likely to take this game.