Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 18, 2026, 4:11PM | Published: Mar 18, 2026, 2:01PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are up against a Clippers side that includes Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland and Jordan Miller.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pelicans vs Clippers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans vs LA Clippers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 58% chance of beating the Clippers at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.77, Clippers $2.10
- Line: Pelicans -2 ($1.91), Clippers +2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 234 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 $1.77 and the Clippers at $2.10.
The Pelicans are listed as 2-point favourites against the Clippers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Clippers (+2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 234 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 Pelicans (-2) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 234-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 234 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Clippers betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Clippers at Smoothie King Center this Thursday is the Pelicans winning 117-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Pelicans vs Clippers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Clippers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs LA Clippers predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled 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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