New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/2/25
At 10:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-2084) will host the New Orleans Pelicans (+1037) in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 18 points and the over/under line is set at 216.5.
This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and can be seen on FDSS.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -18
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:30 ET on Wednesday, April 2nd.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 125-57 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have James Harden finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will New Orleans Find a Way to Win on the Road?
With a 98-94 win over the Hornets on Sunday, the Pelicans improved to 21-54 this season. Playing at home, New Orleans was favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 192 fell well short of the 213.5-point line.
After trailing 52-43 at halftime, the Pelicans turned things around by outscoring Charlotte 31-21 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter with a 74-73 lead and finished strong, outscoring the Hornets 24-21 in the final period.
In their win over the Hornets, the Pelicans managed just 98 points, shooting 41.3% from the field and hitting only 29% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 threes. Keion Brooks led the way with 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3%, while Antonio Reeves added 16 points, making 4 threes at an 80% clip.
Brooks scored 8 of his points in the 3rd quarter and added 6 more in the 4th. Reeves also contributed 9 points in the 3rd, and Kelly Olynyk scored 6 of his 13 points in the opening quarter. Jose Alvarado and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl each added 5 points in the final period.
The Pelicans’ defense was strong on Sunday, holding the Hornets to just 94 points on 35% shooting. They gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing only 21 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
From beyond the arc, the Pelicans limited the Hornets to 8 made threes on 24% shooting. They also recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks. On the boards, New Orleans grabbed 43 defensive rebounds while giving up 12 offensive boards.
Will Los Angeles Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Clippers improved to 43-32 on the season with a 96-87 road win over the Magic on Monday. Los Angeles entered the game as -3 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 183 fell well short of the 211.5 O/U line.
Orlando went on a 10-0 run, taking the lead from 40-34 to 44-40, but the Clippers responded by winning each of the final three quarters. They outscored the Magic 27-21 in the 4th to seal the win.
In their win over the Magic, the Clippers struggled from three-point range, hitting just 25.8% with 8 makes. Overall, they shot 43.9% from the field.
Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard each scored 21 points, with Powell hitting 3 threes at 50%. James Harden added 20 points, while Ivica Zubac contributed 18, including 9 in the 2nd quarter.
The Clippers’ defense was outstanding, holding the Magic to just 87 points on Monday. After giving up 28 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up, allowing only 19 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, and 21 in the 4th.
Los Angeles limited Orlando to 39% shooting, including just 7 made threes on 26% shooting from deep. The Clippers also recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.