New Orleans Pelicans (15-26) vs Los Angeles Clippers (21-21)
Game Info: Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)
Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -3 -- Over/Under: 218 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans meet Thursday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. The Los Angeles Clippers look for a win after splitting their last eight games. The New Orleans Pelicans need a win after losing five of their last eight games.
The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 104.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 105.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Paul George is averaging 24.7 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Reggie Jackson is averaging 16.7 points and 3.9 assists. Marcus Morris Sr. is the third double-digit scorer and Luke Kennard is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 105.7 points on 43.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 18.5 points and 12.1 rebounds. Devonte’ Graham is the third double-digit scorer and Nickeil Alexander-Walker is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
The Clippers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win. The Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Thursday games. The under is 7-3-1 in Clippers last 11 Thursday games. The over is 21-6 in Pelicans last 27 Thursday games. The Clippers are 6-21 ATS in the last 27 meetings in New Orleans and 16-37 ATS in the last 53 meetings.
I'm not running to the window to back either of these teams that have been shaky at best the last few weeks, but they're both coming off strong wins that could be a slight turning point in their season. The difference here is the New Orleans Pelicans are the healthier team, and they're at home, where they play their best ball. The Los Angeles Clippers are still without a lot of key players, and they're losing their last five games by an average of seven points. I'll lay the bucket with the Pels if forced to pick.
Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans -3
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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