New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson | Staff Writer

The New Orleans Pelicans (29-21) kick off a 4-game road trip on Wednesday against the LA Clippers (34-15) at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Pelicans vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Clippers lead 1-0 after 111-95 win in New Orleans Jan. 5 as a 1-point underdog as the Under (230.5) cashed

The Pelicans have posted 3 consecutive victories, while going 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 4 outings. The Under is also on a 3-1 run for the Pels. New Orleans has covered 8 of the past 12 outings on the road, too, while the Over is 7-5 in that span.

The Clippers have picked up 4 straight wins, going 3-1 ATS during the span. LA plays its 1st home game since vanquishing the Los Angeles Lakers 127-116 on Jan. 23 as a 9.5-point favorite while the Over (235.5) connected. LA has won 8 in a row at home, while going 6-1 ATS in the past 7 on its home court.

Despite the Over last time out in Atlanta, the Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games for the Clippers. However, the Over is 5-0 in the past 5 games at Crypto for LA.

Pelicans at Clippers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:32 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Clippers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +7 (-110) | Clippers -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pelicans at Clippers key injuries

Pelicans

F Naji Marshall (back) questionable
C Zion Williamson (foot) questionable

Clippers

C Ivica Zubac (calf) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 122, Pelicans 112

Moneyline

The Clippers (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that's way too much risk and not enough reward for a standalone wager. Even including LA as part of a multi-part parlay makes no sense, as the Clippers suck all of the value out of your ticket.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The CLIPPERS -7 (-110) are a strong play at home, as LA has been nearly automatic against the number at Crypto.com Arena lately. After some early chemistry issues folding James Harden into the mix, this team has been a well-oiled machine which looks very championship caliber.

LA is an even stronger play should Williamson be unable to go due to his foot injury. The Clippers handled the Pelicans 111-95 in the 1st meeting in the Big Easy in early January, and Williamson was able to play then, so either way, the Clips are the play.

Over/Under

OVER 231.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most, and check Williamson's injury status before finalizing your bet.

The Under has dominated for LA lately, going 5-2 across the past 7 outings, but the Over is on a 5-0 roll in the past 5 games on its home floor.

For the Pelicans, they just hung 138 points on Toronto last time out, and the total has gone high in 7 of the past 12 games on the road. However, keep a close eye on Williamson's status before entering your play. He is the team's leading scorer with 22.1 PPG, and if he is sidelined, then go with the Under 231.5 (-110) instead.

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