LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans 4/1/2023 Analysis, Previews and Tips
The upcoming NBA game on Saturday evening at the Smoothie King Center will feature the Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers will be playing in a back-to-back game, having lost 108-94 to the Memphis Grizzlies the previous night. Despite scoring 34 points in the first quarter, the Clippers were outplayed by the Grizzlies in the second and third quarters and eventually lost by 14 points. Norman Powell was the leading scorer for the Clippers with 16 points off the bench, while Ivica Zubac had an impressive double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds.
Eric Gordon also contributed 14 points. However, the Clippers struggled with turnovers and missed a lot of their 3-point attempts, shooting only 11 of 35 from beyond the arc. Russell Westbrook had a disappointing performance, scoring only four points on two of eight shooting in 26 minutes of play. Kawhi Leonard also had a quiet night, scoring 12 points in just 18 minutes before being rested for the rest of the game. The Clippers will need to improve their shooting and limit their turnovers if they want to bounce back against the Pelicans.
- The Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games on the road against New Orleans.
- The total went OVER in 12 of the LA Clippers’ last 18 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The LA Clippers are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games with a team in the Southwest Division.
LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans 4/1/2023 Analysis, Previews and Tips
The New Orleans Pelicans are riding high on a seven-win streak and are gunning for the sixth spot in the Western Conference, currently sitting just a game behind the Golden State Warriors. In their previous matchup, the Pelicans cruised to a 107-88 victory over the Denver Nuggets, who were without the services of their star center, Nikola Jokic. Forward Brandon Ingram was the star of the show, recording a triple-double with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and ten assists. C.J. McCollum added 23 points, including six three-pointers, while Jonas Valanciunas chipped in with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Pelicans shot an impressive 48% from the field, including 13 of 27 from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, New Orleans held Denver to just 17 points in the first quarter and limited them to just 18 in the fourth, resulting in a dominant victory.
- The New Orleans Pelicans are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games at home against LA Clippers.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of the Pelicans’ last 7 games with a team in the West.
- New Orleans is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA pick is the New Orleans Pelicans. The LA Clippers SF Paul George will be out for the next 2-3 weeks due to knee injury. Both teams are trending in the right direction and will be deadly in the postseason series. The New Orleans Pelicans will win at home predicted at 115-111.
NBA Starting Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2022
TV: Bally Sports New Orleans
NBA Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -3
NBA Totals: 223.5
