Los Angeles Clippers (42-40) vs New Orleans Pelicans (36-46)
Game Info: Friday, April 15, 2022 at 10:00 pm (crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Clippers -4 -- Over/Under: 215.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Clippers meet Friday in NBA Play-In West Playoff action at the crypto.com Arena. The New Orleans Pelicans look for their first playoff appearance since the 2017-18 season. The Los Angeles Clippers look to make the playoffs for the 10th time in the last 11 seasons.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 47.1 percent shooting. CJ McCollum is averaging 24.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.7 points and 5.8 rebounds. Jonas Valanciunas is the third double-digit scorer and Devonte’ Graham is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 108.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 45 percent shooting. Paul George is averaging 24.3 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Norman Powell is averaging 21.4 points and 2.8 assists. Reggie Jackson is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Morris Sr. is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
The Pelicans are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games and 11-2 ATS in their last 13 Friday games. The Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 9-4 in Pelicans last 13 overall. The under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games as a favorite. The Pelicans are 38-17 ATS in the last 55 meetings.
The New Orleans Pelicans have shown flashes here and there over the last month, and they've had great covering success in spots like this, so I can understand leaning toward the points. For me, I need more than the four they're offering. The Los Angeles Clippers are a veteran team that will be eager to rebound from a blown opportunity against the Timberwolves, and they're as healthy as they've been all year. Also, the Clippers are winning their last five games by an average of 17.4 points while allowing 40.7 percent shooting from the field. Give me another bucket or two, and we could talk. I lean Clippers with the reasonable line.
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Randy’s Pick Los Angeles Clippers -4
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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