Pelicans vs. Clippers Picks and Prediction – 4/3/2025

New Orleans Pelicans (21-54) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (43-32)
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: N/A

Previous Games:

  • Pelicans: Won 98-94 vs. Charlotte Hornets

  • Clippers: Won 96-87 vs. Orlando Magic

Head-to-Head:

The Clippers have dominated recent matchups, covering the spread in 9 of their last 10 games. With Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum shut down for the season, the Pelicans are severely undermanned. The Clippers, still fighting for a top-six seed to avoid the play-in, will look to take full advantage of this weakened New Orleans squad.

New Orleans Pelicans Breakdown:

The Pelicans have struggled all season, currently sitting 14th in the Western Conference. Without their top two scorers, their offense has taken a serious hit. Jordan Hawkins leads active players with 10.8 points per game, while Yves Missi is the top rebounder at 8.1 rebounds per game. Over their last 10 games, New Orleans has averaged 106.3 points per game while allowing 116.8 points per game, making them vulnerable against a high-powered Clippers offense.

Key Players:

  • Jordan Hawkins: 10.8 PPG

  • Yves Missi: 8.1 RPG

  • Jose Alvarado: 4.6 APG

Los Angeles Clippers Breakdown:

The Clippers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning 8 of their last 10 games. James Harden has been on fire, averaging 23.9 points and 7.6 assists per game, while Norman Powell has stepped up with 22.6 points per game. Los Angeles has also been dominant defensively, allowing just 104.7 points per game over the last 10 contests. With their sights set on moving up in the standings, expect the Clippers to go all out in this matchup.

Key Players:

  • James Harden: 23.9 PPG, 7.6 APG

  • Norman Powell: 22.6 PPG

  • Ivica Zubac: 12.6 RPG

Betting Trends:

New Orleans Pelicans:

  • 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games

  • The OVER has hit in 6 of their last 9 games

Los Angeles Clippers:

  • 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games

  • The OVER has hit in 5 of their last 7 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Los Angeles Clippers 122 – New Orleans Pelicans 103

Our Best Bet:

Over 221.5 (-110)

Both teams have trended toward high-scoring games recently, and the Clippers' offensive firepower should push this total over 221.5 points.

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