The New Orleans Pelicans have two shots to clinch a playoff spot in the Western Conference but in order to get to the postseason, they’ll need to knock off a freshly eliminated Los Angeles Clippers squad. The Clippers have dropped four of their last five games, and after being ousted from contention on Saturday opened as +7.5 underdogs at home.
- The Los Angeles Clippers are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing at home vs New Orleans.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of New Orleans’ last five games on the road.
- New Orleans is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games as a favorite of 7.5 or more.
The Pelicans are currently fifth in the Western Conference standings with only one game separating teams from fifth to ninth place. New Orleans has remained competitive despite losing DeMarcus Cousins earlier in the season and is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games including an impressive 9-3 SU and ATS record in its last 12 road games.
One of the main reasons for the Pellies’ success has been their ability to score as New Orleans is ranked fourth in points per game (111.6) and it helps when you have a matchup nightmare in Anthony Davis. The Brow is second in the NBA in scoring at 28.2 points per game while grabbing 11.2 rebounds (ranked fifth).
As for the Clippers, it could be hard to gauge how they’ll proceed tonight with nothing to play for. Leading scorer Lou Williams is not expected to suit up for Los Angeles and that could seriously handicap the Clippers’ ability to score. It also doesn’t help that the Clip Show hasn’t shown up when facing good teams as Los Angeles is 3-8 SU and ATS in its last 11 games vs teams with winning records.
The total opened at 224.5 and trends are pointing to an UNDER. While both of these teams rank in the top 10 in scoring, the UNDER has hit in three of the last four games in this matchup with an average combined score of 216.5.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers were listed earlier as 4.5-point underdogs on the betting oddsboard at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total OVER/UNDER for points scored have seen that line set at 228.5 for Monday at shops such as Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 119-104 win for the Pelicans on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Los Angeles battles the New Orleans Pelicans, currently with a 46-34 mark (43-36-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 43-36-1 for the Clippers and 46-33-1 for the Pelicans. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs New Orleans injuries news.
The Clippers-Pelicans betting odds would favor the Pelicans if the lines were set according to power rankings. Los Angeles is rated No. 22 in our latest OddsShark poll, while New Orleans sits at No. 15.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Los Angeles's No. 9-ranked offense (109.21 PPG) against a New Orleans defense that ranks No. 29 at 110.7 PPG. The Clippers have averaged 47.17% from the field per game, less than the Pelicans have managed so far this NBA season (48.28% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New Orleans got 34 points from Anthony Davis en route to a 126-120 victory over Golden State on Saturday at Oracle Arena.
Los Angeles was scored on early and very often on Saturday, falling behind early and watching the score soar past the 130-point plateau with a 134-115 loss at the hands of Denver.
- New Orleans is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
- New Orleans is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
- New Orleans is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
- New Orleans is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
- Los Angeles is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New Orleans home to San Antonio, Wednesday, April 11
Los Angeles home to Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 11
