Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/19
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. This game takes place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM. It will be broadcasted on Gulf.
The Clippers have a record of 34-35 this season. They are 15-20 in away games and are currently on a three-game losing streak. The Pelicans have a record of 24-46 and have won their last two games. They hold a 15-21 record at home.
Clippers vs Pelicans Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Betting Odds: Clippers +1.5 (-110), Pelicans -1.5 (-110), Clippers MoneyLine +102, Pelicans MoneyLine -122, Over/Under 232.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 109 points with a field goal percentage of 51.1%. Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in that game.
Despite their struggles, the Clippers have strong players like Darius Garland and John Collins. Garland averages 18.2 points and 6.8 assists per game. Collins adds 13.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game to the team’s efforts.
The Clippers have some injury concerns with key players out. Bradley Beal and Bennedict Mathurin are not playing due to injuries. This could impact their performance in upcoming games.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have been strong in their recent home games. They defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109. Trey Murphy III played a key role with 23 points and 7 rebounds.
In their game against the Dallas Mavericks, the Pelicans won 129-111. Zion Williamson led the team with 27 points on 84.6% shooting. Saddiq Bey also contributed 23 points and 6 rebounds.
Overall, the Pelicans score 115.8 points per game, ranking 14th. They take a lot of shots, attempting 90.4 field goals per game, which is 6th in the league. On defense, they allow 119.6 points per game, which is 25th.
BTB Betting Pick
The Clippers are getting +1.5 points against the Pelicans. The Clippers have a strong defense, allowing only 112.9 points per game, ranked 10th. Meanwhile, the Pelicans allow 119.6 points per game, ranked 25th. Considering these stats, picking the Clippers to cover the spread at +1.5 seems reasonable.
The total for the game is set at 232.5 points. The Clippers score 113.4 points per game, and the Pelicans score 115.8. Combining these averages, the projected total is around 229.2 points. With both teams having decent defenses, taking the under 232.5 is a good choice.