The New Orleans Pelicans and LA Clippers meet Friday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Celtics and Nuggets, and they play the Thunder next. The Pelicans haven’t started 0-5 since the 2016-17 season.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 104 points on 40.4 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.2 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 17.3 points and 1.8 rebounds. Jeremiah Fears is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is dishing 3.3 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 27.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Heat next. The Clippers have won 12 of their last 15 regular season games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 107.5 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 44.5 percent shooting. James Harden is averaging 21.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 21.3 points and 6.3 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 84.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 games.
- The Clippers have won each of their last 10 home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won five of their last six games as underdogs against the Clippers following a loss.
- The Clippers have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Clippers following a loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last seven road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Clippers’ last seven home games against the Pelicans have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Ivica Zubac ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FG% (63.6%) this season.
- James Harden ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assists per game (8.0) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Jordan Poole ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Zion Williamson ranks T1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (3.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (11.5).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.8).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (104.0).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-19.0).
Clippers vs Pelicans Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Jordan Miller and Kobe Sanders.
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray and Kevon Looney.
Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction
I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk with the Clippers, as they pick and choose when they want to play to their potential, and they’re 1-3 ATS on the season. However, the Pelicans continue to lose games and not cover numbers, and now we’re dealing with questions about Zion again. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Trust issues remain with the Pelicans. It’s Clippers or pass for me on Friday night.