Check the preview for Clippers vs Pelicans tonight here. The Los Angeles Clippers (43-32) are back in the win column and still firmly entrenched in the Western Conference playoff hunt. A home matchup against the decimated New Orleans Pelicans (21-54) feels like a gift at this point in the season.
New Orleans enters this game having effectively hit the tanking button. Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones, and more are all out for the year. With only a skeleton rotation left, the Pelicans are fielding a team that looks more like a G-League call-up night than a legitimate NBA roster.
The Clippers, meanwhile, got a much-needed win against the Magic on Monday and will now aim to build consistency heading into April. The urgency is real—every game could be the difference between locking in the No. 6 seed or slipping into the Play-In.
With LA priced at -2000 moneyline favorites, -18 on the spread, and the over/under set at 216.5, oddsmakers are treating this as a blowout-in-the-making—and the stats support that sentiment.
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📺 Where to Watch Clippers vs Pelicans? (April 2nd)
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass
- Streaming: Fubo (regional restrictions apply)
- Arena: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
📊 Last 10 Game Form
| Category | Clippers | Pelicans |
| Record | 8–2 | 4–6 |
| Points Per Game | 120.0 | 106.3 |
| Opponent Points Per Game | 104.7 | 116.8 |
| Field Goal Percentage | 51.4% | 47.4% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.7 | 44.7 |
| Net Rating | +16.2 | -10.5 |
➡️ Key Stat: Clippers are 2nd in offensive rating and 3rd in defensive rating over their last 10 games. The Pelicans rank 26th in both categories.
💰 Betting Lines & Market Watch
| Market | Value |
| Spread | Clippers -18 (-110) |
| Total Points | Over/Under 216.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | Clippers -2000 / Pelicans +1100 |
| Race to 20 Points | Clippers -330 / Pelicans +240 |
| Correct Score Prop | Clippers 121 – Pelicans 101 (est. return: 20x+) |
🔎 ATS Trends:
- Clippers are 17–6 ATS as home favorites, with a +12.8 point margin in those games.
- Pelicans are 9–45 as moneyline underdogs, and have failed to cover large spreads in 3 of their last 4.
🧠 Injury Report
Pelicans – Rebuild Mode
- ❌ Zion Williamson – Back (Out)
- ❌ CJ McCollum – Foot (Out)
- ❌ Dejounte Murray – Leg (Out)
- ❌ Trey Murphy III – Shoulder (Out)
- ❌ Herb Jones – Shoulder (Out)
- ❌ Jordan Hawkins – Back (Out)
- ❌ Brandon Boston Jr. – Ankle (Out)
Clippers – Near Full Strength
- ❌ Amir Coffey – Knee (Out)
- ❌ Jordan Miller – Hamstring (Out)
This is about as clean a slate as you’ll get for the Clippers. Their core of Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac are all active.
🔥 Player Prop Targets
| Player | Prop | Pick | Reasoning |
| Norman Powell | Over 19.5 Points | ✅ OVER | Averaging 22.6 PPG, 49% FG, 42.6% 3PT. Red hot in last 2. |
| Jose Alvarado | Under 14.5 Points | ✅ UNDER | Missed this line in 10 straight games. |
| James Harden | Over 8.5 Assists | ✅ OVER | 8.6 APG average; Pelicans defense is disorganized. |
| Kawhi Leonard | Over 2.5 Assists | ✅ OVER | Hit this prop in 4 straight home games. |
| Ivica Zubac | Over 12.5 Rebounds | ✅ OVER | Averaging 13.0 RPG; Pelicans missing all their size. |
💡 Bonus Value Play:
- Powell to score first field goal (check odds) — he’s aggressive early and often when hot.
🧩 Same Game Parlay (10x–12x Value Range)
- ✅ Clippers -18
- ✅ Over 216.5 Total Points
- ✅ Norman Powell 20+ Points
- ✅ Jose Alvarado Under 14.5 Points
- ✅ Harden Over 8.5 Assists
- ✅ Zubac 12+ Rebounds
Build this on DraftKings or FanDuel for a boosted SGP. You can adjust legs based on volatility—sub Kawhi’s assist line or swap in Harden’s points if the odds tighten.
📈 Key Trends & Totals Analysis
- The 217-point line has hit in:
- 9 of the last 10 Pelicans road games
- 7 of the last 10 Clippers games
- Last 2 H2H matchups between these teams
- Pelicans allow 118.8 PPG on the season (26th)
- Clippers score 112.2 PPG and hold opponents to just 108.4 PPG
📊 Computer model projection:
Clippers 120 – Pelicans 104 (Total = 224)
✅ Over 216.5 is a value play based on form and efficiency
🏁 Final Word: A Blowout, But With Betting Value
The Clippers are locked in and chasing momentum. The Pelicans are locked out and chasing lottery odds. This game should not be competitive, and LA knows they can’t afford to sleepwalk into any trap games.
With Harden distributing, Powell torching nets, and Zubac owning the glass, this has all the makings of a 20+ point Clippers win. Prop bettors and parlay hunters should take full advantage of a lopsided matchup with defined roles and clean injury reports.
✅ Best Bets:
- Clippers -18
- Over 216.5
- Powell Over 19.5 Points
- Alvarado Under 14.5 Points
- Harden Over 8.5 Assists
- Zubac Over 12.5 Rebounds
