New Orleans Pelicans (4-5) vs. LA Clippers (1-7)
November 8, 2026 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers +1.5; Over/Under: 229.5
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Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans were on a nice run as they had reeled off four straight victories before they got stopped in their tracks by the Timberwolves in a 115-109 home defeat on Friday. Jeremiah Fears led the team with 24 points and five assists on nine-for-16 shooting; Karlo Matkovic added 17 points, while Saddiq Bey chipped in with 17 points off the bench.
As a team, the Pelicans shot 45 percent from the field and 10 of 24 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Timberwolves until the fourth quarter, when they went cold and allowed the Timberwolves to use a pivotal 15-5 run to slip away. The Pelicans leaked 38 points in the fourth quarter, and they needed more from players like Trey Murphy III, who scored just 10 points, and Dejounte Murray, who shot just three of 11 for his seven points.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in terrible form as they are now looking to avoid an eighth straight defeat after falling painfully short to the Heat in a 117-116 overtime loss on Wednesday. Darius Garland led the team with 26 points and seven assists on 10-of-14 shooting; Rui Hachimura added 21 points with nine rebounds and seven assists, while Brook Lopez chipped in with 29 points on eight-of-11 shooting.
As a team, the Clippers shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 43 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 43 points in the second quarter to take an early 20-point lead, but they went cold in the second half and failed to put away the Heat, which caught up to them in overtime, where they lost the lead in the final second of the game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Pelicans and Clippers.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Clippers have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against the Clippers following a loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last five games following an overtime loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Pelicans’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Brook Lopez has recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (75) of any player in the league this season.
- Kris Dunn ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.1).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (20.1).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.8).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (9.1).
