Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 March 2026

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.

With the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Clippers line-up that includes Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland and Derrick Jones.

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Clippers game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Based on trusted computer power 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 Clippers a 60% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Pelicans vs Clippers: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:

• Head to Head: Pelicans $2.10, Clippers $1.77
• Line: Pelicans +2 ($1.91), Clippers -2 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 236.5 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 $2.10 and the Clippers at $1.77.

The Pelicans are 2-point underdogs against the Clippers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Clippers (-2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 236.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Clippers (-2) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 236.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Pelicans vs Clippers: Best Bets

• Head to Head: LA Clippers at $1.77 with Bet365
• Line: Clippers -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 236.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Pelicans vs Clippers betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.

Pelicans vs Clippers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Clippers at Smoothie King Center this Thursday is the Clippers winning 118-116.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs LA Clippers game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Clippers prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs LA Clippers game.

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Pelicans vs Clippers: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Pelicans and Clippers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start 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 noted.

Conclusion

Our New Orleans vs LA Clippers predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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