The struggling New Orleans Pelicans (21-54) face a massive uphill battle when they visit the playoff-bound Los Angeles Clippers (43-32) at Intuit Dome Wednesday night.
Kawhi Leonard's Clippers have been dominant at home while the young Pelicans, fresh off a narrow win against Charlotte, will need Keion Brooks Jr. to build on his recent 17-point performance to have any chance at pulling off a miracle.
With a staggering 17.5-point spread, this Western Conference matchup could get ugly fast as the Los Angeles Clippers look to strengthen their playoff position against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans matchup, our predictive model gives the Clippers a 60.5% chance of defeating the Pelicans.
Los Angeles Clippers: 60.5% win probability
- Superior win-loss record (43-32 compared to Pelicans' 21-54)
- Stronger defensive performance (8128 points allowed vs 8907 for Pelicans)
- Better recent form (WLWWL vs WLWLL for Pelicans)
New Orleans Pelicans: 39.5% win probability
- Poor overall record (21-54, ranking 14th in Western Conference)
- Significant defensive struggles (8907 points allowed, third-worst in the West)
- Negative point differential (-643 points, showing consistent underperformance)
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans odds
Here are the latest odds for this NBA matchup as the Los Angeles Clippers host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, April 02.
| Los Angeles Clippers | New Orleans Pelicans | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -1600 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +1100 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans preview
The struggling Pelicans (21-54) drag themselves into Intuit Dome Wednesday night to face a Clippers squad (43-32) that's playing solid basketball down the stretch.
Kawhi Leonard showed his typical two-way brilliance in LA's last outing, dropping 21 points and grabbing 8 rebounds despite an uncharacteristic 8-for-22 shooting night against Orlando.
On the visitor's side, rookie Keion Brooks Jr. has been a rare bright spot for New Orleans, coming off a 17-point, 8-rebound performance in their narrow win over Charlotte.
The numbers paint a grim picture for the Pelicans, who rank 24th in scoring (110.2 PPG) while surrendering a whopping 118.8 points per game (26th in NBA).
LA's defense has been their calling card this season – they're 4th in points allowed and 1st in rebounds conceded, creating a nightmare matchup for the offensively-challenged Pelicans.
First-year Intuit Dome has become quite the fortress for the Clippers, who'll look to improve their playoff positioning with what should be a comfortable home win.
The contrast in defensive discipline might be the story here – New Orleans commits nearly two more turnovers per game than they force, while the Clippers excel at creating extra possessions.
Look for the Clippers to dominate the glass and control the tempo in what could be a long night for Pelican fans.
Key stats
- 1Los Angeles Clippers sit 8th in the Western Conference with a 43-32 record while Pelicans are 14th with 21-54
- 2Clippers have a positive point differential (+284) while Pelicans have a significant negative differential (-643)
- 3The Clippers' recent form (WLWWL) shows inconsistency but is notably stronger than the Pelicans' form (WLWLL)
- 4Home team Clippers have 22 more wins than the visiting Pelicans, suggesting a clear advantage for the hosts
Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans form
Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans head to head
Los Angeles Clippers
17%
New Orleans Pelicans
83%
Mar 12, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans
127 : 120
Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 31, 2024
New Orleans Pelicans
113 : 116
Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 16, 2024
New Orleans Pelicans
112 : 104
Los Angeles Clippers
Feb 8, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers
106 : 117
New Orleans Pelicans
Jan 6, 2024
New Orleans Pelicans
95 : 111
Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 25, 2023
Los Angeles Clippers
106 : 116
New Orleans Pelicans
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