New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/31
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking for their first win of the season as they visit the Los Angeles Clippers. The game is set for Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10:30 PM at the Intuit Dome. The Pelicans, under Head Coach Willie Green, are currently 0-4 and last in the Western Conference.
The Los Angeles Clippers, coached by Tyronn Lue, are at .500 with a 2-2 record. They are ninth in the Western Conference. The Clippers have won both of their home games so far this season. Fans can catch the action on Gulf TV.
Pelicans vs Clippers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Venue: Intuit Dome
- Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
- Betting Odds: Clippers -11.5 (-106), Pelicans +11.5 (-114), Clippers MoneyLine -511, Pelicans MoneyLine +384, Over/Under 224.5
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have faced challenges in recent games. They lost to the Denver Nuggets by 34 points, scoring only 88. Jeremiah Fears was a bright spot, scoring 21 points with 66.7% shooting.
The Pelicans’ season stats show struggles on offense. They rank last in points per game with 104.0 and have the lowest field goal percentage at 40.4%. Their three-point shooting is also at the bottom, with only 27.9% accuracy.
Zion Williamson leads the Pelicans in scoring with 21.7 points per game. Jordan Poole follows with 17.2 points, and Trey Murphy III adds 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds. The team faces injury issues, with Kevon Looney doubtful and Dejounte Murray out.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have had a mixed start to the season. They recently won against the Portland Trail Blazers with a score of 114-107. However, they faced a tough loss against the Golden State Warriors, losing 79-98.
James Harden is playing well for the Clippers, averaging 21.2 points per game. Kawhi Leonard is also contributing with the same scoring average. Ivica Zubac is adding support with 15.5 points and 8 rebounds per game.
The Clippers excel in their field goal percentage, ranking 10th in the league. They also allow the fewest free throws per game, which helps their defense. However, they need to improve their free throw attempts and points per game, where they rank near the bottom.
BTB Betting Pick
The Clippers are favored by 11.5 points against the Pelicans. The Pelicans struggle offensively, scoring just 104.0 points per game, while the Clippers allow 109.0 points per game. Given the Clippers’ solid defense, picking the Clippers to cover the -11.5 spread is recommended. The projected score is Clippers 116, Pelicans 104.
The total for the game is set at 224.5. The Pelicans allow 123.0 points per game, and the Clippers score 107.5 points per game. With both teams’ scoring and defensive stats considered, the under 224.5 is recommended. The projected total score is 220 points.