LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick – Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The Los Angeles Clippers (35-29) meet up with the New Orleans Pelicans (17-48) for the second time this season on Tuesday, March 11 at 8:00 PM ET at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Clippers are favored with a point spread at -7.5 (+100) at MyBookie.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Clippers are currently on a three-game win streak and have gone 3-2 over their last five games. Their most recent success was a 111-110 overtime thriller when they defeated the Sacramento Kings.
Kawhi Leonard hooked a shot in at the buzzer to give the Clippers the win. James Harden led with 29 points and 11 assists, while Ivica Zubac stood out with his 22 points and 14 rebounds.
The Kings made 46.0 percent of their shots from the field and just 26.5 percent from three point territory. The Clippers connected on 52.1 percent of their shots overall and 32.3 percent from deep. The Clippers dominated points in the paint, with 64 compared to the Kings’ 40.
The Clippers are 21st in the league on offense as they produce 110.8 points a game. Their defense ranks fourth in allowing 108.7 points per game. Their efficiency on both ends of the floor, per 100 possessions, puts them as the ninth-best team in that regard.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The Pelicans have lost their previous four battles and have gone 1-4 in their last five. Their recent defeat was a 107-104 performance against the Memphis Grizzlies.
New Orleans had the lead at the half, but gave up 32 points and only scored 15 in the third quarter to give the Grizzlies enough room to get the win. Trey Murphy III led with 27 points on 42.8 percent shooting from the field.
Both teams shot roughly the same from the field and both even made 13 threes (Pelicans had a better percentage at 38.2). The Pelicans made 21 of 27 free throws while the Grizzlies connected on 12 of 19. Despite some key differences, the Grizzlies still had the upper hand.
The Pelicans are currently 22nd in the league for accumulating 110.8 points a game. On defense, they have allowed their opponents to earn 119.1 points each battle, ranking 26th. They are 29th in the league for their efficiency on both ends of the floor, which does not bode well for their chances at success here.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has you set with the best Los Angeles Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans betting odds, showing the Clippers as 7.5-point favorites. The Clippers have a 68.0 percent chance of winning, according to market predictions. The Clippers are better equipped on both ends of the floor, so look for them to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -7.5 (+100)
