LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in NBA Predictions
We have an interesting NBA matchup on our hands when the LA Clippers host the New Orleans Pelicans. With only 19 games to go, the Clippers look to cement their qualification playoff spot and possibly punch a few places higher. However, the surging Pelicans make LA’s 59th game a tricky one. Let's get into this match prediction.
Things have been rocky for the Clippers following the departure of James Harden to the Cavs. With Harden leading the way, the Clippers staged a mid-season comeback, winning 17 of their next 22 games after losing 21 of the opening 27. Since Harden’s trade, LA has played nine games and lost five, and three of those defeats make up their last three outings.
The latest was a 94-88 home defeat to the Timberwolves, which underscored the offensive threat that's now missing for the Clippers. That could be their Achilles heel against the Pelicans, who are now on a four-game winning streak, which is currently the joint-second longest after San Antonio’s 11-game winning run.
This is relevant as the only meeting between the Clippers and Pelicans this season ended with a narrow 2-point win for LA (126-124), with Harden scoring 24 and providing 14 assists. NOP’s chances of making the playoffs are next to none. But after just beating the 76ers, Warriors, and Jazz, you can't rule out the Clippers.
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LA Clippers v New Orleans Pelicans Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.29 | 3.7 |
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1.28 | 3.7 |
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1.28 | 3.7 |
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1.3 | 3.65 |
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1.29 | 3.8 |
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Who will win the LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Basketball game?
Our prediction for the LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans match is: Pelicans +12.5 spread.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans game on 01/03/2026 of the current NBA season:
- LA Clippers has a 56.97% chance to pick up the win against New Orleans Pelicans according to LSbet ⭐ with the odds of 1.32.
- There is a probability of 43.03% ⭐ for New Orleans Pelicans to win vs LA Clippers with odds of 3.8 at Tonybet.
LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Form
LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans's standings in the NBA
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0.512 | 82 | 42 | 40 | 1 |
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0.317 | 82 | 26 | 56 |
LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans Last Matches
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LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
K. Dunn
K. Leonard
D. Jones Jr.
D. Murray
T. Murphy III
S. Bey
H. Jones
Substitutes
B. Mathurin
K. Sanders
C. Christie
B. Bogdanovic
I. Jackson
Y. Konan Niederhauser
J. Miller
M. Peavy
J. Hawkins
J. Poole
J. Fears
K. Looney
LA Clippers - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- The Pelicans are on a four-game winning streak and have won six of their last four games.
- NOP has won its last three road games, even beating the Timberwolves.
- The Clippers have lost three games in a row and have tasted defeat in four of their last five home games.
- The Pelicans average 115.0 PPG (18th) compared to the Clippers’ 111.7 PPG (27th).
- The Pelicans do allow more points, but have a -5.0 +/- for the season (far lower than 12.5).
- The Pelicans do allow more points, but have a -5.0 +/- for the season (far lower than 12.5).
- The Pelicans have covered the 12.5-point spread in their last 13 games in a row.
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Our LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
We might have a case of mispriced odds on our hands. It makes sense that the Clippers are the favourites at home. However, with the departure of James Harden and the Pelicans' recent surge, we think the odds don't reflect the true chances of NOP winning here.
The Pelicans have 1.52 odds of winning with the 12.5 points spread, which they’ve now done in 13 straight games, and comfortably against the Clippers in this stadium with Harden in the ranks. Hence, our LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction is Pelicans +12.5 spread.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
