New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers: Pelicans Make Attractive Betting Option Despite Clippers Recent Wins
On Friday night, the Western Conference clash between the New Orleans Pelicans (8-7, 9-5-1 ATS) and the Los Angeles Clippers (6-7, 5-8 ATS) will take place at Crypto.com
Game outlook
On Friday night, the Western Conference clash between the New Orleans Pelicans (8-7, 9-5-1 ATS) and the Los Angeles Clippers (6-7, 5-8 ATS) will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Pelicans are coming off back-to-back wins against the Kings, both covering the spread, and the Clippers split a two-game series at San Antonio. Both teams are currently below .500 and the Clippers open as the betting favorite. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:40 EST.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/24/2023 @ 10:30pm EST
Where: Crypto.com Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Pelicans +190 | Clippers -225
Spread: Pelicans +5.5 (-110) | Clippers -5.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 224.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 69%.
New Orleans Pelicans
Over the last three games, Zion Williamson averaged 26.7 points per game while shooting 65.3% overall. Brandon Ingram has averaged 28.0 points per game and shot 10.3 shots in each of his last three. The New Orleans Pelicans have seen success as of late, having won two straight and four out of their last five games, their highest scoring stretch of the season. On offense they are shooting 47.4%, making 11.4 three pointers per game and 25.5 assists. Defensively, they are yielding 113.9 points per game and their opponents are shooting 46.1% from the field and 31.8% from three. Zion Williamson is averaging 26.7 points and 5.9 rebounds over his last three with Brandon Ingram putting up 28.0 points per game and shooting 10.3 shots in each. With 8-7 (9-5-1 ATS) season record, the Pelicans rank 15th in offense (113.29 points per game), 18th in defense (114.00 points per game), 13th in field goal shooting (47.38%), 25th in free throw shooting (73.87%), 11th in three pointers made (36.77%), 12th in rebounds (44.29), 16th in offensive assists (25.71), 24th in defensive assists (27.50), 14th in turnovers (13.57) and 20th in defensive turnovers (13.29).