Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 8, 2024, 3:11AM | Published: Feb 7, 2024, 6:31AM
The Los Angeles Clippers will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden, the Clippers are aiming to beat a Pelicans side that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Clippers vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Clippers vs Pelicans
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's LA Clippers-New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Clippers a 70% chance of beating the Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena.
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Clippers vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Clippers $1.51, Pelicans $2.88
- Line: Clippers -5.5 ($2.04), Pelicans +5.5 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 Points): Over $1.92, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Clippers at $1.51 and the Pelicans at $2.88.
The Clippers are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $2.04 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+5.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 232.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.92 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Clippers and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 232.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Clippers vs Pelicans game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Clippers vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Clippers at $1.51 with Betfair (70% probability)
- Line: Clippers -5.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (52% probability)
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Clippers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Clippers vs Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena this Thursday has the Clippers winning 119-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of LA Clippers vs New Orleans on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Clippers vs Pelicans: Player Props
Looking for New Orleans vs LA Clippers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Kawhi Leonard is expected to step up for the Clippers with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Clippers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 24 | 7 | 4 |
| Paul George | 21 | 5 | 4 |
| James Harden | 19 | 6 | 11 |
| Norman Powell | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Russell Westbrook | 10 | 4 | 4 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 25 | 6 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 24 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 9 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the LA Clippers vs New Orleans game at Crypto.com Arena.
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Clippers vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Clippers and Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Thursday 8 February 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our LA Clippers vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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