Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 20, 2026, 12:08AM | Published: Mar 19, 2026, 2:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Clippers line-up that includes Jordan Miller, Derrick Jones and John Collins.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Clippers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New Orleans vs LA Clippers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 62% chance of defeating the Clippers at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.56, Clippers $2.50
- Line: Pelicans -4.5 ($1.91), Clippers +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 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 $1.56 and the Clippers at $2.50.
The Pelicans are listed as 4.5-point favourites against the Clippers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Clippers (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 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 (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Clippers at $2.50 with Bet365
- Line: Clippers +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs Clippers betting tips are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Clippers to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Clippers at Smoothie King Center this Friday is the Pelicans winning 115-112.
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 Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Clippers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs LA Clippers game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
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 Friday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Friday 20 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, 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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