NBA : Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 30, 2024 8:00PM EST @ Smoothie King Center

The Los Angeles Clippers have recently had a pretty good run as they won four of their last five games that include some pretty intense victories against Golden State and Memphis. While New Orleans Pelicans on the contrary list four losses out of five, picked up against some good nice-spread covers in their absence. Just before this contest, both teams are facing a lot of injuries, so this is a sure bet on being an interesting one with big payoffs for standings ramifications. Continue reading for an in-depth preview of the odds, performance, and predictors associated with the matchup.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Clippers 1.40 , Pelicans 3.07

Spread: Clippers -6 , Pelicans +6

Over/Under: 220.50

Team Recent Performance

Los Angeles Clippers

On December 28, they laid low Golden State with a score of 102-92, covering the spread of -5.5 and the total goes below namely 212. On December 24, they rubbed Memphis the wrong way, scoring 114 to 110, spreading +6, and the total points were under 228.5. Then on December 22, they were conquered by Dallas with a scoreline reading 97-113 and hence lost because they went against the spread favouring them by 3.5; the overall then went below 220.5. On December 20, they overpowered Dallas at a scoring line of 118 to 95, with a spread of surpassing -1 and the total going under 217. On December 17, they routed Utah by 144 to 107, covering the spread of -7.5, with the total going over 222.5.

New Orleans Pelicans

On December 28, they went down to Memphis by a score of 132-124, covering the +7 spread but exceeding the total of 238.5. On the previous day, they succumbed to Houston, 111-128, failing to cover the +7 spread, and the total went over 221.5. They fell to Denver 129-132 on December 23rd and then covered the +8.5 spread, while the total went over 231. They lost on December 22nd against New York, 93-104, not covering the +8.5 spread and the total under 223.5. They lost against Houston again on December 20, 113-133, failing to cover the +9.5 spread, while the total went over 218.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The LA Clippers have not been great with head-to-head matchups and hold a record of 2-8 both straight-up and against the spread (ATS) against the New Orleans Pelicans, who have an impressive 8-2 both straight-up and ATS. The Clippers, as such, score an average of 105.10 points per game, against the Pelicans’ 112.30 points per game; half-time scores: New Orleans 53.00 to Los Angeles 51.20. FGs percentage of the teams shows that they will basically be a little closer since Pelicans score at 47.12% as compared to the opposition Los Angeles Clippers, who score at 45.81%. The Pelicans dominate the rebounds too at 47.00 average rebounds in a match, whereas the Clippers manage 40.20 rebounds. From beyond the arc, the Clippers have failed to get 127 of their attempts, whereas the Pelicans have knocked in 119 of 292 attempts. In terms of steals, however, the Pelicans are a little better than the Clippers on defense, with an average of 7.60 compared to 6.60.

Team Injuries Update

Los Angeles Clippers

Kawhi Leonard (SF, knee), Terance Mann (SG, finger), Kevin Porter Jr. (SG, illness), and Kobe Brown (SF, back) are all out for the game.

New Orleans Pelicans

Brandon Ingram (SF, ankle), Zion Williamson (SF, hamstring), Jose Alvarado (PG, hamstring), and Karlo Matkovic (SF, back) are all out for the game.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Los Angeles Clippers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 220.5.

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