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Pelicans vs. Clippers Betting Picks - Free NBA Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for 4/1/2023

Free NBA betting picks, odds, predictions for the Pelicans vs. Clippers on 4/1/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for moneylines, over/unders and more.

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Today's Betting Overview - Clippers @ Pelicans

The Clippers take on the Pelicans on Saturday, April 1st at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.

  • Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers (41-37) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (39-38)
  • Date: Saturday, April 1st
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center

 

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Los Angeles Clippers - NBA Betting Analysis

In Los Angeles' most recent game, Norman Powell led the team in scoring with 16 points, but the Clippers fell to the Grizzlies by a score of 108-94 to the Grizzlies. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Los Angeles as the 5.5 point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.

Now, the Clippers' overall record sits at 41-37, placing them 5th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 21-18 and 20-19 on the road. This season, Los Angeles' ATS record sits at 39-38.

Although the Clippers are ranked just 21st in the NBA at 113.1 points per game, they have been playing better of late. Over their previous five games, they have averaged 119 points per contest. So far this season, the Clippers are ranked 20th in pace at 98.0 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, Los Angeles has found success when stepping beyond the arc, ranking 5th in three-point shooting percentage. The team's overall field goal percentage of 47.6% is 13th in the NBA.

This season, the Clippers have allowed an average of 108.4 points per game, good for 12th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have knocked down 34.3% of their looks from beyond the arc (19th) and 45.1% of their overall field goal attempts. Los Angeles' overall defensive numbers have been good despite the units struggles on the glass, sitting just 15th in defensive rebounds per game. The Clippers are also a below average group in forced turnovers, at just 13.6 per game.

 

New Orleans Pelicans - NBA Betting Analysis

The Pelicans enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 107-88 win over the Nuggets. Brandon Ingram and his 31 led the way for the Pelicans. New Orleans was the 2.0 point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.

With the win, the team has moved to 39-38, placing them 8th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 24-13 at home and 15-25 on the road. New Orleans' record against the spread is below .500 at 37-40.

In their last five games, the Pelicans have averaging 117 points per contest which is similar to their season average. Overall, New Orleans is ranked 15th in the league with a scoring average of 114.2 points per game. The Pelicans have struggled with three-point shooting, making only 36.3% of their attempts, placing them just 15th in the league. Their overall field goal percentage enters as 48.0% (13th). Additionally, the team's pace of play is slower than the league average, at 99.3 possessions per game, placing them 15th. In terms of getting to the line, the Pelicans are 14th in attempts and 18th in free-throw shooting percentage.

The Pelicans enters today's game ranked 12th in the league with an average of 108.4 points allowed per game. Opponents have a 34.3% success rate from three-point range and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.1%. However, the New Orleans' has shown some weaknesses on the boards, ranking 15th in defensive rebounds per game. They are also a below-average unit at forcing turnovers, at just 14.1 per game.

 

Today's NBA Betting Pick - Clippers vs. Pelicans

The Pelicans currently have the leg up in this year's season series against the Clippers. Across two games, the Pelicans have a record of 2-0. Looking back to the last game between the teams, they combined for 203 points which was below the over/under line of 226.0. The Clippers went into the game as the 2.5 point favorites but lost the game straight-up by a score of 112-91, giving the Pelicans both a straight-up and ATS win.

In the Clippers' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 233 points per contest.

Across New Orleans' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 4-1 while going 4-1 straight-up. As the favorite, the Pelicans are 3-0 straight up on an average scoring differential of 9 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 3-0. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 225 points per game and an over/under mark of 3-7.

Recommended ATS Betting Pick: NO -3

Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 223.0



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