Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 16, 2024, 12:10AM | Published: Mar 15, 2024, 5:46AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will play the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Clippers line-up that includes Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Bones Hyland.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Clippers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Clippers
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New Orleans-LA Clippers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 73% chance of defeating the Clippers at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Clippers Simulated 10K Times
Pelicans vs Clippers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.39, Clippers $3.50
- Line: Pelicans -6.5 ($1.90), Clippers +6.5 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 218.5 Points): Over $1.95, Under $1.94
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 Pelicans at $1.39 and the Clippers at $3.50.
The Pelicans are 6.5-point favourites against the Clippers, with odds of $1.90 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Clippers (+6.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.04.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Clippers is set at 218.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Clippers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 218.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Clippers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.39 with Betfair (73% probability)
- Line: Clippers +6.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 218.5 at $1.94 with Betfair (51% probability)
Today's Pelicans vs Clippers betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Clippers at Smoothie King Center this Saturday has the Pelicans winning 112-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs LA Clippers on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, computer tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Pelicans vs Clippers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, while Kawhi Leonard is projected to have 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Clippers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 26 | 6 | 8 |
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 4 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Clippers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 24 | 6 | 4 |
| Paul George | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| Bones Hyland | 17 | 3 | 5 |
| Norman Powell | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Ivica Zubac | 12 | 10 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs LA Clippers game at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Clippers: Preview
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Clippers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Saturday 16 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs LA Clippers predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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