Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026, 5:38PM | 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, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are up against a Clippers line-up that includes Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland 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?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's New Orleans vs LA Clippers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 57% 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 below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.80, Clippers $2.05
- Line: Pelicans -1.5 ($1.91), Clippers +1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 230.5 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 $1.80 and the Clippers at $2.05.
The Pelicans are listed as 1.5-point favourites against the Clippers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Clippers (+1.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 230.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans -1.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 230.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Clippers predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Clippers at Smoothie King Center on Friday is the Pelicans winning 115-114.
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 the best betting tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs LA Clippers match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Clippers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Clippers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs LA Clippers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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