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

+17.5/-112
53% NO
-17.5/-108
47% LAC

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+950
10% NO
-1650
90% LAC

Total Pick Consensus

216.5/-110
9% UN
216.5/-110
91% OV

Stats

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

Offense/Defense

NO
Team Stats Per Game
LAC
75
Games
75
40.7
FG
39.4
89.9
FGA
86.1
.453
FG%
.458
12.1
3Pt-FG
13.2
34.6
3Pt-FGA
37.6
.350
3Pt%
.350
28.6
2Pt-FG
26.3
55.3
2Pt-FGA
48.4
.517
2Pt%
.543
16.7
FT
16.3
22.0
FTA
21.1
.757
FT%
.774
12.2
ORB
9.9
31.4
DRB
32.0
43.6
TRB
41.9
25.7
AST
25.8
8.6
STL
8.9
5.4
BLK
4.3
14.6
TOV
15.0
18.2
PF
17.8
110.2
PTS
108.4

Defense/Offense

NO
Team Stats Per Game
LAC
75
Games
75
43.6
FG
41.2
90.6
FGA
86.2
.481
FG%
.477
14.6
3Pt-FG
12.4
40.1
3Pt-FGA
33.7
.364
3Pt%
.368
29.0
2Pt-FG
28.8
50.5
2Pt-FGA
52.5
.574
2Pt%
.548
16.9
FT
17.4
21.5
FTA
21.9
.785
FT%
.796
12.1
ORB
10.4
33.7
DRB
33.6
45.8
TRB
43.9
28.8
AST
25.0
8.9
STL
9.5
5.3
BLK
4.7
14.2
TOV
15.1
18.0
PF
18.5
118.8
PTS
112.2

Offense/Defense

NO
Four Factors
LAC
.520
eFG%
.535
12.8
TOV%
13.6
26.6
RB%
77.2
.185
FT/FGA
.190

Defense/Offense

NO
Four Factors
LAC
.562
eFG%
.549
12.5
TOV%
13.6
72.2
RB%
24.5
.187
FT/FGA
.202

Offense/Defense

NO
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
LAC
75
Games
75
40.9
FG
40.2
90.4
FGA
87.7
.453
FG%
.458
12.2
3Pt-FG
13.4
34.8
3Pt-FGA
38.3
.350
3Pt%
.350
28.8
2Pt-FG
26.8
55.6
2Pt-FGA
49.3
.517
2Pt%
.543
16.8
FT
16.6
22.2
FTA
21.5
.757
FT%
.774
12.3
ORB
10.1
31.5
DRB
32.6
43.8
TRB
42.7
25.9
AST
26.2
8.7
STL
9.1
5.4
BLK
4.4
14.7
TOV
15.3
18.3
PF
18.2
110.8
PTS
110.4

Defense/Offense

NO
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
LAC
75
Games
75
43.9
FG
41.9
91.2
FGA
87.8
.481
FG%
.477
14.7
3Pt-FG
12.6
40.3
3Pt-FGA
34.4
.364
3Pt%
.368
29.2
2Pt-FG
29.3
50.8
2Pt-FGA
53.5
.574
2Pt%
.548
17.0
FT
17.8
21.7
FTA
22.3
.785
FT%
.796
12.1
ORB
10.6
33.9
DRB
34.2
46.1
TRB
44.8
28.9
AST
25.4
9.0
STL
9.6
5.4
BLK
4.8
14.3
TOV
15.3
18.1
PF
18.8
119.5
PTS
114.2

NO
Analytics
LAC
19
Pythag Wins
46
56
Pythag Losses
29
-8.57
Margin Of Victory
3.79
110.8
O Rtg
114.2
119.5
D Rtg
110.4
99.0
Pace
97.6
.245
FTr
.254
.385
3PAr
.391
.553
TS%
.585

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
NO LAC
NO LAC
Consensus
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
+17.5 (-112)
-17.5 (-110)
+17.5 (-112)
-17.5 (-108)
+18.0 (-110)
-18.0 (-110)
+18.0 (-110)
-18.0 (-110)
+17.0 (-109)
-17.0 (-110)
+17.5 (-109)
-17.5 (-112)
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
+17.5 (-110)
-17.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
NO LAC
NO LAC
Consensus
+1000
-1800
+1072
-2081
+1000
-1800
+950
-1650
+900
-1600
+1100
-2200
+900
-1667
+1200
-2500
+1000
-2000
+1000
-2000
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
216.5 (-110)
216.5 (-111)
217.5 (-110)
217.5 (-110)
216.5 (-110)
216.5 (-110)
218.5 (-110)
218.5 (-110)
216.5 (-112)
216.5 (-108)
218.0 (-113)
218.0 (-108)
216.5 (-109)
216.5 (-112)
217.0 (-110)
217.0 (-110)
216.5 (-105)
216.5 (-115)
217.5 (-105)
217.5 (-115)
216.5 (-110)
216.5 (-110)

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