Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans 1/5/24 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Jan. 05, 2024
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : NOP -1 ; O/U 228.5
The Los Angeles Clippers continue a road trip Friday night with a game in New Orleans against New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers are nine games above .500 coming into Friday on a four-game win streak following a nine point victory on the road against the Phoenix Suns. Offensively Los Angeles did the work against Phoenix scoring 131 points on 55.3% shooting knocked down 18 triples. Defensively the Clippers did just enough allowing 122 points but won the rebounding battle and forced 17 turnovers in the victory.
Paul George carried the way for the Los Angeles offense with 33 points on 14 shots in 37 minutes. Kawhi Leonard chipped in 30 points and eight rebounds, while James Harden added 22 points and 11 assists. Norman Powell led the way up the Los Angeles bench with 13 points in 26 minutes.
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The New Orleans Pelicans return home Friday night seven games above .500 riding a four-game winning streak after a double digit win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Offensively New Orleans controlled the game scoring 117 points including 58 in the second half on 55.6% shooting from the floor. Defensively New Orleans was the better team allowing just 106 points and won the rebounding battle by double digits.
Brandon Ingram is the offensive leader for New Orleans this season averaging 22.8 points and both a team high 5.5 assist. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.1 points, while CJ McCullum chips in 19.9 points per game. Jonas Valanciunas averages 14 points and a team high 9.7 rebounds.
Recent Betting Trends:
The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 50 of their last 79 games
The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 66 games
The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 away games
The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 41 of their last 55 games
The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 49 games
Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +1
Both teams come into this game playing great basketball as each are riding a lengthy winning streak. Look for both teams to continue to play well but it will be the Clippers that make the plays down the stretch. Look for the Clippers depth and star power to be the difference leading to the win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Clippers win and cover 117-105.