New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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The New Orleans Pelicans host the LA Clippers in the first game of their back-to-back set at the Smoothie King Center tonight. The Pelicans are 12th in the standings at 23–46 on the season, while the Clippers are eighth at 34–34. Check out our prediction for the game below.
After their narrow two-point away defeat to fourth-place Houston Rockets, the New Orleans Pelicans bounced back with an emphatic 129–111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. That result saw them begin their four-game homestand with a win and extended their winning streak at the Smoothie King Center to five games.
Overall, James Borrego's side have posted a respectable 8–4 record in their last 12 games. They will look to exact revenge, having lost their last three games against the LA Clippers.
The LA Clippers come into this game off the back of a disappointing finish to their five-game homestand. They opened the stretch with three wins on the bounce but lost their final two games, including a 119–115 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
Tyronn Lue's men have struggled for consistency on the road, putting up a patchy 3–3 record in their last six away games. They are also without their leading scorer this season, Kawhi Leonard, and another key forward, Bennedict Mathurin, both sidelined with injuries.
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New Orleans Pelicans v LA Clippers Best Betting Odds
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2.1 | 1.77 |
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2.04 | 1.78 |
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2.04 | 1.78 |
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2.1 | 1.77 |
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2.18 | 1.72 |
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Who will win the New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers match is: New Orleans Pelicans wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers game on 18/03/2026 of the current NBA season:
- New Orleans Pelicans has a 51.7% chance to pick up the win against LA Clippers according to Shangrila ⭐ with the odds of 2.18.
- There is a probability of 48.3% ⭐ for LA Clippers to win vs New Orleans Pelicans with odds of 1.78 at Roobet.
New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Form
New Orleans Pelicans and LA Clippers's standings in the NBA
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0.512 | 82 | 42 | 40 | 1 |
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0.317 | 82 | 26 | 56 |
New Orleans Pelicans and LA Clippers Last Matches
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New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
D. Murray
Z. Williamson
T. Murphy III
S. Bey
H. Jones
D. Garland
K. Leonard
D. Jones Jr.
Substitutes
M. Peavy
J. Hawkins
J. Poole
J. Fears
K. Looney
K. Sanders
S. Pedulla
C. Christie
B. Bogdanovic
K. Dunn
I. Jackson
J. Miller
New Orleans Pelicans - LA Clippers Key Points
- The New Orleans Pelicans have won three of their last four games overall.
- The New Orleans Pelicans have won their last five home games.
- The LA Clippers have lost their last two games.
- The LA Clippers are 4–11 without Kawhi Leonard this season.
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Prediction
Despite their significantly better performance than the New Orleans Pelicans this season, the LA Clippers are set for a difficult game tonight. They are without game-changers Kawhi Leonard and Bennedict Mathurin and have struggled recently on the road.
Meanwhile, in addition to their home-court advantage, the New Orleans Pelicans will be eyeing revenge and will be confident of victory, having won each of their last five home games. Our New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers prediction is New Orleans Pelicans wins.
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