Pelicans vs Clippers Picks, Predictions & Odds Tonight - NBA

The NBA In-Season Tournament heats up tonight when the New Orleans Pelicans meet the Los Angeles Clippers in a must-win game for Los Angeles.

New Orleans leads Group B with a 2-1 tourney mark and enters this matchup riding a two-Game winning streak. Meanwhile, Los Angeles is 1-2 in the Group B standings and is looking to continue a three-Game winning streak. 

The Clippers need a victory tonight to continue their quest for an In-Season Tournament championship. Join me as I take a closer look at the NBA odds with free NBA picks for Pelicans vs. Clippers on Friday, November 24.

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Pelicans vs Clippers predictions

Tonight’s matchup should be fast-paced, and no one benefits more from a fast-paced game than Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden.

Harden is beginning to fit in nicely with his new teammates. He’s taken on the role of a facilitator and leads the Clippers with 5.9 assists. He’s dropped 26 dimes over his previous three contests, and the offense clicks with him dishing the ball.

Harden has been a willing passer throughout his career, but he isn’t afraid to go out and get his shots and buckets, either. He has averaged just 16 points per night since joining the Clippers but has exceeded that average in three of his previous five contests.

Harden takes nearly six triple attempts per game, and he's taken 31 attempts over his last five games while draining 50% or better from downtown in two of his previous three contests.

New Orleans has defended the 3-point line better than anyone else has thus far this season, but I like Harden to go Over 2.5 made three-pointers, which is being offered by FanDuel at +126 as of Friday afternoon. 

Harden has attempted 17 triples during the previous two In-Season tourney matchups, and I expect him to come out firing tonight. Harden will love the challenge the Pelicans 3-point defense will provide, and we will love the plus-money return when it hits tonight.

My best bet: James Harden Over 2.5 3s (+126 at FanDuel)

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Pelicans vs Clippers same-game parlay

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James Harden Over 2.5 3s

Clippers moneyline

Over 226

+406 at DraftKings

This is a same-game parlay card I like. I’m expecting Harden to have a break-out game as a member of the Clippers tonight.

The Clips must win this one if they hope to advance in this special NBA in-season event. They are 4-1 this year at Crypto.com Arena, and Harden is beginning to find a role in the Clippers’ offensive scheme. New Orleans is 2-3 as the away side this season, and rather than take a chance on the 5-8-0 ATS Clippers covering the spread, I’ll grab the moneyline.

Finally, New Orleans plays fast, and while Los Angeles ranks 18th in pace of play, the quicker style will suit the Clippers, and we have enough possessions for this game to end Over the total. Both defenses have been good, but both groups have been lighting up the scoreboard lately, and 226 is too low for this one.

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Pelicans vs Clippers spread and Over/Under analysis

Los Angeles was -300 on the moneyline, but money has come in on New Orleans at FanDuel, which has dropped the line -220. Risking $220 to win $100 isn’t a bad idea here. The Clippers win at home, and the Pelicans are just 2-3 as the away side.

FanDuel opened Los Angeles at -7.5 (-114). Once again, money came in on the Pels and drove the number to a more manageable -5.5 (-112). The Clips are 3-2-0 ATS at home, while the Pels are 2-2-1 ATS at the away side.

The total opened at 223.5, but the number has swelled to 226.5 at FanDuel. That’s a big move, but not unsurprising to me. The public and I like the scoring potential of this matchup, and with so many highly skilled, offensive-minded players, 226.5 may not be enough points.

Pelicans vs Clippers betting trend to know

The Clippers are 4-1 across their previous five home games. Find more NBA betting trends for Pelicans vs. Clippers.

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Pelicans vs Clippers game info

Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Date: Friday, November 24, 2023
Tip-off: 10:30 p.m. ET
TV: Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports SoCal
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