| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-5 | 1-7 |
| Spread | -1.5 -110 | +1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -119 | +100 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-112) | Under 228.5 (-108) |
| Where | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA | |
| When | Sunday, November 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ClipperVision | |
Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction
I have trust issues with the Pelicans. Every year I say they have the potential to be a playoff team and make some noise, and it never pans out. Injuries and underachievement are what the Pelicans do best. However, the Pelicans have won four of their last five games. Is this a turning point? Are the Pelicans decent? The Clippers haven’t won a game since October 21, and they’ve failed to cover four of their last five games. The Clippers are also an injured team, which makes them even less attractive.
It’s honestly surprising that this line is this soft. The Clippers are in rough shape, and shouldn’t be getting much respect in the betting market. If anything, this line is disrespectful toward the Pelicans, who have played good ball over the last week. I’ll lay the bucket with the Pelicans on the road. This is a game the Pelicans win if they’re truly turning the corner.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Jazz, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Warriors next. The Pelicans have won 4 of their last 5 games. The Pelicans are 1-2 SU on the road, 3-3 SU at home, and 6-3 ATS on the season.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 120.2 points per game on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.9 points per game on 47.2 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 20.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Dejounte Murray is averaging 16.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Saddiq Bey is averaging 16.4 points and 2.1 assists per game. Jeremiah Fears is averaging 14.8 points and 4.6 assists per game. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.3 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Heat and Raptors, and they play the Suns next. The Clippers have lost 7 straight games. The Clippers are 0-4 SU on the road, 1-3 SU at home, and 4-4 ATS on the season.
The LA Clippers are averaging 109.3 points per game on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points per game on 48.8 percent shooting. Darius Garland is averaging 20.9 points and 1.6 rebounds per game. Rui Hachimura is averaging 14.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Brook Lopez is averaging 13.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. Keaton Wagner is averaging 12 points and 3.3 assists per game. The LA Clippers are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Pelicans vs Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal due to a knee injury. Brandon Ingram is out with a heel injury. Isaiah Jackson is out with a groin issue. Jordan Miller is out with a rotator cuff injury. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is out after Lisfranc surgery.
Yves Missi is out for the Pelicans with a knee injury.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Pelicans have lost 12 of their last 13 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Pelicans and Clippers.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Clippers have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last six games as favorites against the Clippers.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against the Clippers.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last four home games following an overtime loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Pelicans’ last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Derrick Jones Jr. ranks T7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (50.0%) this season.
- Darius Garland ranks 6th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.6) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Dejounte Murray ranks 6th amongst qualified players for FT% (95.5%) this season.
- Jeremiah Fears ranks 10th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for turnover percentage this season (17.5%).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.2%).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (27.9).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (25.8).