The Los Angeles Clippers will look to boost their win total and cover the point spread when the New Orleans Pelicans tip off at STAPLES Center on Friday in NBA play.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Los Angeles Clippers installed as -7.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 209.5.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2-0 victory for the Clippers. 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
The New Orleans Pelicans will look to vanquish their hosts on Friday, as they are 6-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Los Angeles Clippers are 5-10 ATS. New Orleans is 7-8 against the points scored total betting line, while Los Angeles is 9-6 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs New Orleans injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Los Angeles Clippers at No. 14 and the New Orleans Pelicans at No. 25 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Los Angeles's No. 7-ranked offense (103.57 PPG) against a New Orleans Pelicans defense that ranks No. 30 at 109.27 PPG. The Los Angeles Clippers have averaged 46.13% from the field per game, more than the New Orleans Pelicans have managed so far this NBA season (44.82% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pelicans got a 26-point performance from Anthony Davis, who added 26 rebounds as New Orleans ran past Phoenix 120-114 on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Blake Griffin chucked in 40 points for Los Angeles on Wednesday, but they still came up short in losing 102-91 at STAPLES Center.
Next Betting Matchups
New Orleans at Utah, Saturday, November 28th
Los Angeles home to Minnesota, Sunday, November 29th