New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
New Orleans Pelicans
LA Clippers
Pelicans and Clippers clash off in a key conference clash
- The New Orleans Pelicans are 23-46 this season.
- The LA Clippers lost to the San Antonio Spurs 115-119 in their last outing on March 17th, 2026.
- In the last five head-to-head matches between the Pelicans and Clippers, the Clippers won 4 games and the Pelicans won 1.
New Orleans Pelicans to win and cover the spread (-1.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans |
| Tip Off: | 05:30:00 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 1.81 | 1.97 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Match Prediction & Analysis
The New Orleans Pelicans will host the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center in what promises to be a spirited Western Conference clash. New Orleans comes in riding the momentum of a convincing win over Dallas and will look to capitalise on home advantage against a Clippers side playing the first of a back-to-back on the road.
Current Standings:
The New Orleans Pelicans are 23-46 this season. They are 5th in the Southwest Division and 12th in the Western Conference.
The LA Clippers are 34-34 this season. They are 3rd in the Pacific Division and 8th in the Western Conference.
Head-to-Head Record:
In the last five head-to-head matches, the LA Clippers won 4 games and the New Orleans Pelicans won one game. The Pelicans have averaged 115.8 points per game against the Clippers in these meetings, while the LA Clippers averaged 122.2 points per game against the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 21.9 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 1.5/0.3 |
| Kawhi Leonard | 28.3 | 6.3 | 3.7 | 2/0.4 |
Teams Preview
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans delivered a commanding performance in their last match against the Dallas Mavericks, securing a 129-111 victory. Zion Williamson was the standout performer, scoring 27 points on a blistering 11-of-13 shooting in just 28 minutes.
Saddiq Bey added 23 points, while Jeremiah Fears and Trey Murphy III each contributed a well-rounded 17 points . Center Yves Missi made his presence felt in a big way, collecting 10 rebounds and blocked 5 shots.
Reserve Karlo Matkovic came off the bench to chip in 13 points and 10 rebounds, underscoring the team's depth as the Pelicans held the lead for most of the game and by as many as 19 points.
Currently holding a 23-46 record and sitting 12th in the Western Conference, the Pelicans are positioned in the lottery race but continue to compete hard as the season winds down. Zion Williamson anchors the team, averaging 21.5 PPG with remarkable efficiency.
Offensively, the Pelicans average 114.8 points per game, shooting 46.2% from the field (15th in the league) and 33.6% from beyond the arc (29th). On the glass, they rank 22nd this season with 43.5 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Preview
The LA Clippers fell to the San Antonio Spurs 115-119 in a hard-fought game, as Kawhi Leonard watched from the bench nursing a sprained left knee. Despite the loss, Darius Garland rose to the occasion with 25 points and 10 assists, nearly willing the Clippers back from a deficit late in the fourth quarter.
Jordan Miller delivered a quality 22 points off the bench, and the Clippers' reserves outscored the Spurs' bench 57-30. The Clippers had led at the start of the game, but the Spurs erased it all with a dominant second quarter.
At 34-34, the 8th-place Clippers are fighting for a play-in spot. While essential star Kawhi Leonard averages 28.3 PPG and 2.0 SPG, Brook Lopez anchors the defense. This road game in New Orleans kicks off a challenging back-to-back set for Los Angeles.
The Clippers on average score 112.1 points per game, they score 47.2% from the field and are ranked 6th in the league, and 36.4% from the arc and are ranked 22nd in the league. The Clippers grab 40.6 rebounds per game and are ranked 27th in the season.
New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Herbert Jones |
| SG | Trey Murphy |
| SF | Saddiq Bey |
| PF | Zion Williamson |
| C | Yves Missi |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Kris Dunn |
| SG | Derrick Jones Jr. |
| SF | Kawhi Leonard |
| PF | John Collins |
| C | Brook Lopez |
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS vs LA CLIPPERS
Winning PredictionThe Pelicans hold home-court advantage at the Smoothie King Center with Zion Williamson in excellent form and a Clippers side missing their best player in Kawhi Leonard. Playing the second game of a back-to-back road trip, Los Angeles faces an uphill task, making New Orleans the favourites to earn a win here.
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