New Orleans Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 2, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Pick – 4/2/2025

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FDSSC and Gulf Coast Sports.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game Preview

The Pelicans enter this contest with a 21-54 record, placing them 14th in the Western Conference. Their season has been marred by injuries to key players, significantly impacting their performance. Notably, Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum have been ruled out for the remainder of the season, along with Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray. These absences have left the team relying on less experienced players to shoulder the load.

On the other hand, the Clippers boast a 42-32 record, positioning them 6th in the Western Conference. They have been performing well recently, winning four of their last five games. The team is led by James Harden, who averages 22.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists per game. Norman Powell also contributes significantly with 22.6 points per game, shooting 48.9% from the field and 42.5% from beyond the arc. Ivica Zubac anchors the defense with 16.4 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.

Betting Insights

Given the current form and roster situations of both teams, the Clippers are favored in this matchup. The Pelicans' injury woes have severely hampered their offensive and defensive capabilities, making it challenging for them to compete against a relatively healthy and in-form Clippers squad.

Key betting insights include:

  • Spread: Clippers are favored, reflecting their superior record and home-court advantage.
  • Over/Under: Considering the Pelicans' offensive struggles and the Clippers' strong defense, the total points may trend lower.

It's essential to monitor any late-breaking injury news or lineup changes that could influence betting lines and outcomes.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction

Analyzing the available data and team dynamics, the Clippers have a clear advantage in this matchup. Their balanced offense, led by Harden and Powell, coupled with a solid defense anchored by Zubac, positions them well against a depleted Pelicans roster.

While the Pelicans have shown resilience, the absence of key players like Williamson and McCollum significantly diminishes their competitiveness. Yves Missi and Jose Alvarado will need to step up, but overcoming the Clippers' depth and talent will be a formidable task.

Considering these factors, the Clippers are expected to secure a victory, likely covering the spread. Bettors should consider the under on total points, given the Pelicans' offensive limitations and the Clippers' defensive strengths.

As always, it's prudent to stay updated on any last-minute developments that could impact team performance and betting lines.

Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+18.0/-110
47% NO
-18.0/-110
53% LAC

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+1130
9% NO
-2335
91% LAC

Total Pick Consensus

219.5/-110
5% UN
219.5/-110
95% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

NO
Team Stats Per Game
LAC
82
Games
82
40.6
FG
39.5
89.9
FGA
85.8
.452
FG%
.461
12.0
3Pt-FG
13.0
34.6
3Pt-FGA
37.0
.347
3Pt%
.350
28.6
2Pt-FG
26.5
55.2
2Pt-FGA
48.7
.518
2Pt%
.545
16.5
FT
16.2
21.9
FTA
21.0
.754
FT%
.772
12.1
ORB
9.7
31.5
DRB
31.8
43.6
TRB
41.5
25.8
AST
25.7
8.5
STL
8.8
5.2
BLK
4.3
14.6
TOV
15.0
18.3
PF
17.8
109.8
PTS
108.2

Defense/Offense

NO
Team Stats Per Game
LAC
82
Games
82
43.7
FG
41.6
90.5
FGA
86.3
.483
FG%
.482
14.6
3Pt-FG
12.5
40.1
3Pt-FGA
33.4
.365
3Pt%
.373
29.1
2Pt-FG
29.1
50.4
2Pt-FGA
52.9
.578
2Pt%
.550
17.2
FT
17.3
21.9
FTA
21.7
.786
FT%
.797
11.9
ORB
10.3
33.9
DRB
33.5
45.7
TRB
43.8
28.6
AST
25.2
9.0
STL
9.4
5.2
BLK
4.5
14.0
TOV
14.9
17.9
PF
18.3
119.3
PTS
112.9

Offense/Defense

NO
Four Factors
LAC
.519
eFG%
.536
12.8
TOV%
13.7
26.3
RB%
77.5
.184
FT/FGA
.189

Defense/Offense

NO
Four Factors
LAC
.564
eFG%
.554
12.3
TOV%
13.4
72.7
RB%
24.4
.190
FT/FGA
.200

Offense/Defense

NO
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
LAC
82
Games
82
40.8
FG
40.3
90.3
FGA
87.4
.452
FG%
.461
12.1
3Pt-FG
13.2
34.8
3Pt-FGA
37.8
.347
3Pt%
.350
28.8
2Pt-FG
27.0
55.5
2Pt-FGA
49.6
.518
2Pt%
.545
16.6
FT
16.5
22.1
FTA
21.4
.754
FT%
.772
12.2
ORB
9.9
31.7
DRB
32.4
43.8
TRB
42.3
26.0
AST
26.2
8.6
STL
9.0
5.3
BLK
4.4
14.7
TOV
15.3
18.4
PF
18.1
110.4
PTS
110.3

Defense/Offense

NO
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
LAC
82
Games
82
43.9
FG
42.4
91.0
FGA
87.9
.483
FG%
.482
14.7
3Pt-FG
12.7
40.3
3Pt-FGA
34.0
.365
3Pt%
.373
29.3
2Pt-FG
29.7
50.6
2Pt-FGA
53.9
.578
2Pt%
.550
17.3
FT
17.6
22.0
FTA
22.1
.786
FT%
.797
11.9
ORB
10.5
34.1
DRB
34.2
46.0
TRB
44.6
28.8
AST
25.7
9.1
STL
9.6
5.2
BLK
4.6
14.1
TOV
15.2
18.0
PF
18.7
119.9
PTS
115.1

NO
Analytics
LAC
20
Pythag Wins
53
62
Pythag Losses
29
-9.43
Margin Of Victory
4.66
110.4
O Rtg
115.1
119.9
D Rtg
110.3
99.1
Pace
97.5
.244
FTr
.251
.385
3PAr
.387
.552
TS%
.589

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
NO LAC
NO LAC
Consensus
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
+18.0 (-110)
-18.0 (-111)
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
+18.0 (-110)
-18.0 (-110)
+18.0 (-112)
-18.0 (-110)
+18.5 (-112)
-18.5 (-108)
+17.0 (-110)
-17.0 (-110)
+18.0 (-110)
-18.0 (-110)
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
+18.0 (-110)
-18.0 (-110)
+17.5 (-105)
-17.5 (-110)
+17.5 (-105)
-17.5 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
NO LAC
NO LAC
Consensus
+1000
-1800
+1130
-2335
+1000
-1800
+1100
-2100
+900
-1600
+1200
-2500
+900
-1667
+1200
-2500
+1000
-2000
+1100
-2500
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-111)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
219.0 (-110)
219.0 (-110)
218.5 (-110)
218.5 (-110)
219.0 (-110)
219.0 (-110)
218.0 (-113)
218.0 (-108)
219.5 (-110)
219.5 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
219.0 (-110)
219.0 (-110)
217.5 (-105)
217.5 (-115)
218.5 (-115)
218.5 (-105)

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