New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds, Prediction, How To Watch

The New Orleans Pelicans will square off against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds, Prediction, How To Watch
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Odds, Prediction, How To Watch /
In this story:

On Friday night, the New Orleans Pelicans (8-7) will go head-to-head with the Los Angeles Clippers (6-7) in an important In-Season Tournament game.   New Orleans is 2-1 in the tourney and could close out "West: Group B" games at 3-1 with a win over the Clippers. They have a +23 differential with 347 points, followed by Denver at 2-1 with 346 points and a +9 differential.

The Pelicans have typically performed well on the road, but they aim to break their streak of three consecutive losses away from home when they visit Los Angeles.

The defense of New Orleans needs to successfully deal with the strong offense of Paul George (24.8 points per game and 5.8 rebounds per game) and Kawhi Leonard (20.9 points per game). On the other hand, the Clippers will have to face the revitalized offensive efforts of Brandon Ingram, who is scoring 24.3 points per game, as well as Zion Williamson, who has been averaging 22.4 points in the last 10 games.   Clippers guard James Harden will pose another threat for the Pelicans.

Zion Williamson
Nov 22, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) battles to position on an inbound pass against Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

GAME INFO: New Orleans Pelicans (8-7) at LA Clippers (6-7)

  • Regular Season Game #16 • Road Game #6
  • Crypto.com Arena • Los Angeles, CA
  • Friday, November 24, 2023 • 9:30 PM (CT)
  • TV: Bally Sports 
  • Radio: WRNO 99.5 FM
  • NBA on NBA TV: FUBO holiday offer just kicked off - For a limited time, new subscribers can save $40 on Fubo's Pro, Elite, and Premier plans ($20 off the first and second months)
  • Odds: Clippers -3 
  • Over/Under: 224.5 points
  • The Pelicans' center Valanciunas has six double-doubles this season.
  • Herb Jones is the only player in the NBA to average at least 2.0 steals per game and 1.5 blocks per game.
  • The Clippers are 4-1 on home court to start the 2023-24 season. The Clippers are first in the NBA at home in steals (11.0), third in plus/minus differential (14.0) and fourth in 3P% (40.6).

Prediction: Pelicans 124, Clippers 117

Leading Scorers

  • Pelicans - Brandon Ingram (24.0 PPG) 
  • Clippers - Paul George (24.8 PPG)

Leading Rebounders

  • Pelicans - Jonas Valanciunas (8.9 RPG)
  • Clippers - Ivica Zubac (8.5 RPG)

Leading In Assists

  • Pelicans - CJ McCollum (5.7 APG)
  • Clippers - James Harden (5.9 APG)

PROJECTED STARTERS

  • Pelicans: Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valaciunas, Dyson Daniels, and Herb Jones
  • Clippers: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Terance Mann, James Harden

INJURY REPORT

PELICANS OUT

  • Matt Ryan (right calf, soreness)
  • CJ McCollum (right lung, partially collapsed)
  • Trey Murphy III (left knee, partial meniscectomy)
  • Dereon Seabron, (G League, two-way)

CLIPPERS OUT

  • Boston Jr., Brandon (Left Quadriceps; Tendinopathy)
  • Plumlee, Mason (Injury/Illness - Left MCL; Sprain)
  • Powell, Norman (Injury/Illness - Right Groin; Soreness)

Published
Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

Kyle T. Mosley