| MATCHUP | LA Clippers | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 34-35 | 24-46 |
| Spread | +1.5 -108 | -1.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 233.5 (-105) | Under 233.5 (-115) |
| Where | New Orleans Stadium | |
| When | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Pelicans and Spurs, and they play the Mavs next. The Clippers have won 7 of their last 12 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 113.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 20.1 points and 6.1 rebounds. Darius Garland is the third double-digit scorer, and John Collins is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 83 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Mavs and Clippers and play the Cavs next. The Pelicans have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 120 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 21.4 points and 5.9 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Dejounte Murray is dishing 5.3 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The home team has won each of the Pelicans’ last six games.
- The Clippers have lost seven of their last eight games at Smoothie King Center following a loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games at Smoothie King Center against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last 10 night games against the Clippers following a home win.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The underdogs have won six of the Pelicans’ last eight games at Smoothie King Center.
- The Pelicans have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last six home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Clippers’ last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Yves Missi ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.8) this season.
- Jeremiah Fears is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kris Dunn ranks 3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
- Brook Lopez ranks 11th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.7).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (41.1).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.2).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.7).
LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Bennedict Mathurin, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Nicolas Batum is questionable.
The Pelicans will be without Bryce McGowens.
LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
It depends on who plays for the Clippers, as we’ve seen Kawhi and Garland on and off the injury report. At full strength, the Clippers should have no business losing back-to-back games to the Pelicans. With that said, we have no idea how the Clippers’ starting five will look, and it forces me to side with the Pelicans yet again. The Pelicans keep competing and cashing tickets. The Pels are now 41-29 ATS on the season, and they’re probably the only non-playoff team that’s still trying to build winning habits. Check the injury report for updates before betting on this one but I’m riding with the Pelicans for a second straight night.