Clippers Vs Pelicans: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – March 25, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 24, 2023

The Los Angeles Clippers (39-35) host the New Orleans Pelicans (36-37) at Crypto.com Arena, tipping off at 10:30 PM ET on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The Pelicans are 4.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has a 224.5 point total.

Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Clippers Vs Pelicans Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -4.5 224.5

Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!

Injury Report as of March 25

Clippers: Brandon Boston: Out (Tailbone), Norman Powell: Out (Shoulder), Paul George: Out (Knee)

Pelicans: Jose Alvarado: Out (Lower Leg), Trey Murphy: Questionable (Toe), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pelicans (+4.5)
Total Pick Over (224.5)

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)
112.9 (23rd) Points Scored 114.0 (16th)
112.3 (8th) Points Allowed 112.8 (11th)
43.5 (14th) Rebounds 43.6 (13th)
10.0 (16th) Off. Rebounds 10.7 (13th)
12.6 (11th) 3pt Made 10.9 (23rd)
23.4 (25th) Assists 25.8 (9th)
13.5 (17th) Turnovers 14.1 (22nd)

Best Betting Site For Clippers vs Pelicans

Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!

Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 45 23.9 6.3 3.9 1.5 0.5 2.0
Eric Gordon 62 12.5 2.0 2.7 0.6 0.4 1.8
Nah’Shon Hyland 48 11.6 2.3 2.9 0.7 0.3 2.1
Marcus Morris 64 11.3 4.0 1.8 0.7 0.3 1.8
Mason Plumlee 71 11.3 9.4 3.2 0.6 0.6 0.0

Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Brandon Ingram 36 23.7 5.0 5.2 0.7 0.4 1.6
CJ McCollum 66 21.0 4.4 5.9 0.9 0.5 2.8
Jonas Valančiūnas 70 14.3 9.9 1.7 0.3 0.6 0.5
Trey Murphy III 70 13.5 3.7 1.4 1.1 0.5 2.4
Josh Richardson 56 10.8 2.8 2.9 1.1 0.3 1.7

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers have 37 wins in 74 games against the spread this year.
  • As 4.5-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 16-15 against the spread.
  • There have been 32 Clippers games (out of 74) that hit the over this year.
  • Los Angeles’ games have finished with more than 224.5 points 33 times so far this year.
  • The total for this game is 224.5, and that’s 0.7 points fewer than the average total in Clippers games thus far this season.
  • The Pelicans’ record against the spread is 34-38-1.
  • New Orleans has two wins ATS (2-12-1) as a 4.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • This season, 35 of the Pelicans’ 73 games have hit the over.
  • New Orleans’ games have had over 224.5 points 43 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Pelicans games this year (224.5) is 2.3 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy