The New Orleans Pelicans invade the crypto.com Arena to battle the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Here’s a Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are starting to heat up again as they are now gunning for a fourth straight win after making light work of the Raptors in a 138-100 win on Monday. Brandon Ingram led the team with 41 points and nine assists on 16 of 21 shooting, CJ McCollum added 20 points while Zion Williamson chipped in with 16 points and five assists. As a team, the Pelicans shot 51 percent from the field and 19 of 45 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest early, dominating the first quarter by 36-19 before they exploded for 71 points in the second half to cap off the dominant home win.
Los Angeles Clippers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall and they will be aiming for a fifth straight victory after outlasting the Hawks in a 149-144 road win on Monday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 36 points and five assists on 13 of 20 shooting, James Harden added 30 points with eight rebounds and 10 assists, while Paul George chipped in with 18 points and five assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 58 percent from the field and a sizzling 21 of 35 from the 3-point line, but despite those lofty shooting numbers, the Clippers couldn’t shake the Hawks and needed a 47-point explosion in the fourth quarter to escape with the narrow win in a shootout.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts
- The Clippers have won each of their last 10 home games following a win.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena following a road win.
- Each of the Clippers’ last six home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts
- The Pelicans have won each of their last seven night games against the Clippers following a home win.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against the Clippers following a home win.
- Five of the Pelicans’ last six night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction
The Pelicans could be shorthanded again with Naji Marshall and Zion Williamson both listed as questionable, while the Clippers are at full strength once again. The Pelicans have made the most of an easy stretch in their schedule to reel off three wins on the trot, but they’re in for a real test now that they’re up against the Clippers who have been one of the hottest teams in the league. The season series is currently tied at 1-1 with each team winning at home, but the Clippers have been on a tear lately and I don’t think the Pelicans can keep pace without all their key players available.