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Today's Betting Overview - Pelicans @ Clippers
The Pelicans take on the Clippers on Saturday, March 25th at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: New Orleans Pelicans (36-37) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (39-35)
- Date: Saturday, March 25th
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Pelicans & Clippers Key Injuries
Pelicans
- Zion Williamson (Out) Hamstring
- Trey Murphy III (Questionable) Toe
- Jose Alvarado (Out) Lower Leg
- EJ Liddell (Out) Knee
Clippers
- Paul George (Out) Knee
- Norman Powell (Out) Shoulder
- Brandon Boston Jr. (Out) Tailbone
New Orleans Pelicans - NBA Betting Analysis
After taking down the Hornets by a score of 115-96, the Pelicans are riding a three game win streak. Brandon Ingram led the way in scoring with 30 points. Not only did New Orleans win the game, but they also covered the spread as 9.0-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 36-37, placing them 9th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 24-13 at home and 12-24 on the road. Even though the Pelicans have rattled off three straight wins against the spread, their overall ATS record is 34-39.
Over their last five games, the Pelicans' are averaging 114 points per game. For the season, New Orleans is ranked 16th at 114.0 points per contest. So far, the Pelicans' shooters have hit just 35.6% of their three-point field goal attempts, placing them just 19th in the league. As a whole, the team is 11th in field goal percentage at 47.8%. In terms of pace, New Orleans is below the league average at 99.4 possessions per game (14th).
On defense, not only are the Pelicans one of the league's top units (11th) at 110.3 points allowed per game. But they have also done an excellent job on the boards and forcing turnovers. So far, New Orleans is averaging 14.1 turnovers per contest, good for 8th best in the NBA. In terms of defensive rebounding they enter today's game 9th.
Los Angeles Clippers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Clippers enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 127-105 win over the Thunder. Kawhi Leonard and his 32 led the way for the Clippers. Not only did Los Angeles win the game, but they also covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 39-35, placing them 4th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 20-17 at home and 19-18 on the road. This season, Los Angeles' ATS record sits at 37-36.
Despite being ranked 23rd in the NBA with an average of 112.9 points per game, the Clippers have improved their performance lately. In their last five games, they have scored an average of 117 points per contest. This season, the Clippers are ranked 22nd in terms of pace with an average of 97.9 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are one of the more efficient teams in the league (19th) with a percentage of 35.6%. Their overall field goal percentage of 47.8% places them 11th in the NBA.
This season, Los Angeles' defense is 11th in the league, allowing an average of 110.3 points per contest. So far, opposing teams have hit 47.2% of their field goal attempts and 36.5% from beyond the arc. The Clippers have also been a strong defensive rebounding unit, sitting 9th in the NBA. However, in terms of turnovers forced, Los Angeles is just 17th at 13.5 per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Pelicans vs. Clippers
So far this season, the Pelicans and Clippers have played just one time, with the Pelicans picking a 21 point win (112-91). Going into the game, New Orleans was the 2.5 point underdog, giving them an upset win over the Clippers. The over/under line in this game was set at 226.0 points, which the teams surpassed.
In the Pelicans' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 1-2 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 2-8 with an average of 224 points per contest.
Across Los Angeles' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Clippers are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of -1 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 231 points per game and an over/under mark of 4-6.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: LAC -5
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 224.5
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