Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction and NBA Tips - 31 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 31, 2024, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 29, 2024, 11:40PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Clippers line-up that includes Norman Powell, James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Clippers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's New Orleans vs LA Clippers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Clippers a 66% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.60, Clippers $1.53
- Line: Pelicans +4.5 ($1.95), Clippers -4.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 218.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.60 and the Clippers at $1.53.
The Pelicans are 4.5-point underdogs against the Clippers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Clippers (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 218.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
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 is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Clippers at $1.53 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +4.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 218.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Clippers betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Clippers at Smoothie King Center this Tuesday is the Clippers winning 111-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs LA Clippers game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Player Props
Looking for Pelicans vs Clippers player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Dejounte Murray is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, while Norman Powell is projected to have 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for the Clippers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 24 | 6 | 8 |
| CJ McCollum | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 7 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 10 | 9 | 2 |
Clippers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | 21 | 4 | 2 |
| James Harden | 18 | 7 | 10 |
| Ivica Zubac | 18 | 14 | 3 |
| Kevin Porter | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Derrick Jones | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs LA Clippers game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Clippers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Tuesday 31 December 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs LA Clippers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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