Clippers vs. Pelicans: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 7, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 7, 2024

The Los Angeles Clippers (34-15) head into a matchup as seven-point favorites over the New Orleans Pelicans (29-21) on February 7, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena as two of the NBA’s best shooters meet. The Clippers’ George makes 3.4 treys per game (third in league), while the Pelicans’ McCollum hits 3.4 (third). The over/under for the contest is 234.

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Clippers vs. Pelicans Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -7 234

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Injury Report as of February 7

Clippers: Ivica Zubac: Questionable (Calf), Moussa Diabate: Out (Hand)

Pelicans: None

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pelicans (+7)
Total Pick Under (234)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Pelicans Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Pelicans Avg. (Rank)
118.8 (6th) Points Scored 116.9 (13th)
112.3 (8th) Points Allowed 112.6 (9th)
43.3 (16th) Rebounds 44.6 (9th)
10.4 (17th) Off. Rebounds 11.1 (8th)
13.3 (11th) 3pt Made 12.2 (18th)
26.3 (16th) Assists 26.9 (12th)
12.0 (7th) Turnovers 12.6 (13th)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 45 24.4 6.3 3.7 1.7 0.9 2.4
Paul George 46 22.6 5.4 3.6 1.6 0.4 3.4
James Harden 44 17.3 5 8.6 1.2 0.9 2.8
Norman Powell 49 13.5 2.6 1 0.5 0.3 2.1
Ivica Zubac 39 12.2 9.6 1.2 0.2 1.3 0

Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zion Williamson 40 22.1 5.5 4.7 1 0.4 0.1
Brandon Ingram 46 21.8 5 5.7 0.8 0.5 1.5
CJ McCollum 36 19.2 4.3 4.7 1.2 0.8 3.4
Jonas Valančiūnas 50 14.1 9.7 2.4 0.5 1 0.6
Trey Murphy III 25 12.7 3.9 1.7 0.7 0.4 2.5

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers’ record against the spread is 28-21-0.
  • Los Angeles’ ATS record as 7-point favorites or more is 10-8.
  • The Clippers have seen 21 of their 49 games hit the over.
  • In 23 games this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 234 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 234 points, 2.9 more than the average point total for Clippers games this season.
  • The Pelicans are 28-21-1 against the spread this season.
  • As a 7-point underdog or more, New Orleans has two wins ATS (2-1).
  • Out of 50 Pelicans games so far this season, 24 have hit the over.
  • New Orleans’ games have finished with over 234 points scored 18 times this year.
  • Games involving the Pelicans this year have averaged 229.5 points per game, a 4.5-point differential when compared to the over/under for this contest.

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