The New Orleans Pelicans (0-4) and Los Angeles Clippers (2-2) will meet in the group stage of the NBA Cup tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The game will broadcast live on Gulf Coast Sports.
The Clippers are 11-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Clippers -11), with the over/under set at 223 total points. Los Angeles is a -550 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +400 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pelicans vs. Clippers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, October 31.
Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction, Picks
- Pelicans vs Clippers pick: Pelicans +11 / Kawhi Leonard Over 23.5 Points (+242)
My Clippers vs. Pelicans best bet is a same game parlay combining Pelicans +11 and Kawhi Leonard over 23.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pelicans vs Clippers Odds for Friday, October 31
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+11 -110 | 223 -110o / -110u | +400 |
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-11 -110 | 223 -110o / -110u | -550 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Cup Preview
New Orleans enters this matchup still searching for its first win of the season at 0-4.
The Pelicans have dropped back-to-back games by 20-plus points and will look to bounce back against the Clippers tonight.
Former Duke standout Zion Williamson has been the bright spot, leading the team with 21.7 points and 4.7 assists per game.
Los Angeles will look to bounce back after a poor showing against the Golden State Warriors.
Doc Rivers’ squad sits at 2-2 on the young season and will aim to get back on track at home.
Veteran James Harden has led the way, averaging 21.2 points and 8.0 assists per game.
Pelicans vs Clippers Betting Predictions, Analysis
New Orleans Pelicans +11
We’ll ride with the road underdog tonight.
I love this buy-low spot on the Pelicans, who, as mentioned, are off to a rough 0-4 start.
Los Angeles hasn’t shown enough early in the season to justify being this heavily favored.
I expect a more competitive game than the line suggests, with New Orleans staying well within this double-digit spread.
Kawhi Leonard Over 23.5 Points
We’ll team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Leonard has hit this number in two of his first four games this season.
The volume has been there early for Kawhi, who’s averaging 32 minutes and 17.3 field-goal attempts per game.
Our Action Pro Report projects him for 26.2 points tonight.
Pelicans vs Clippers Best Bets, Parlay Picks
- Pelicans +11
- Kawhi Leonard Over 23.5 Points
Parlay Payout: +242 (DraftKings)
Clippers vs Pelicans Betting Trends
