La Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Predictions April 2nd 2025

LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans April 2nd 2025

The Pelicans head to Inglewood to take on the Clippers in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 18 and have a record of 43-32, which is good for 8th in the Western Conference. The Pelicans are 14th in the Western Conference and have a record of 21-54.

This game will be played at the Intuit Dome and will tip-off at 10:30 ET. The Clippers are -2084 on the moneyline, while the Pelicans are +1037. The over/under line for this game is 216.5. You can watch this game on FDSS.

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Pelicans vs. Clippers Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers
• Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
• Date: Wednesday, April 2nd
• Betting Odds LAC -18, NO +1037 | LAC -2084 O/U 216.5

The Pelicans Can Win If…

With a 98-94 win over the Hornets on Sunday, the Pelicans improved to 21-54 for the season. Playing at home, New Orleans entered the game as -2.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

After trailing 52-43 at halftime, the Pelicans turned things around by outscoring Charlotte 31-21 in the 3rd quarter. They held a 74-73 lead going into the 4th and finished strong, outscoring the Hornets 24-21. The total points for the game were 192, well below the O/U line of 213.5.

In their win over the Hornets, the Pelicans managed just 98 points, shooting 41.3% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc, hitting only 9 threes. Keion Brooks led the way with 17 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 58.3%, while Antonio Reeves added 16 points, connecting on 4 threes at an 80% clip.

Brooks scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter and 6 more in the 4th. Reeves also had 9 points in the 3rd, with another 3 in the final period. Jose Alvarado and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl each contributed 5 points in the 4th quarter.

The Pelicans put on a defensive clinic on Sunday, holding the Hornets to just 94 points on 35% shooting from the field. New Orleans gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 21 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure the win.

From deep, the Pelicans limited the Hornets to just 8 made threes on 24% shooting. New Orleans also recorded 9 steals and 8 blocks while giving up 22 free throws. On the boards, they grabbed 43 defensive rebounds, allowing 12 offensive boards.

• In their last three road games, New Orleans has averaged 114 points per game while allowing 128. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have gone 4-5-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
• Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.

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The Clippers Can Win If…

The Clippers improved to 43-32 with a 96-87 win over the Magic on Monday. Los Angeles, favored by 3 points, covered the spread with the 9-point victory. The game’s total points of 183 fell well short of the 211.5 O/U line.

Orlando went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, but the Clippers responded by outscoring them 23-19 in the 2nd quarter. L.A. then took control by winning the 3rd quarter 24-19 and closed out the game by outscoring the Magic 27-21 in the final period.

The Clippers managed just 96 points in their win over the Magic, shooting 43.9% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 25.8% clip. Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard led the way with 21 points each, with Powell making 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

James Harden added 20 points, while Ivica Zubac contributed 18. Powell and Leonard each scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, and Harden added 9 in the 3rd.

The Clippers put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 87 points on 39% shooting. After giving up 28 points in the 1st quarter, they tightened up, allowing only 19 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers limited the Magic to 7 made threes on 26% shooting. They also controlled the boards, giving up just 6 offensive rebounds, while adding 12 steals and 5 blocks.

• When looking at their past five home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
• The Clippers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
• In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Clippers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 125-57. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -18.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 216.5 and our model has the Pelicans and Clippers finishing with a combined 182 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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Clippers Push for 6th Seed While Injury-Riddled Pelicans Limp to Finish

As the regular season winds down, the Los Angeles Clippers are heating up at exactly the right time. Winners of 11 of their last 14 games, the Clippers (43-32) are charging hard toward a top-six seed in the Western Conference — and they’ll look to continue that momentum Wednesday night against a depleted New Orleans Pelicans squad.

Los Angeles returned from a successful 3-1 road trip with a 96-87 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday. Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell each tallied 21 points, with Leonard capping off a dominant March where he averaged 25.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists while shooting over 52 percent from the field.

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“I’m following (the standings) all the time, especially with this play-in stuff when you are trying to stay out of that,” said Powell, who has scored 55 points over his last two games, including 34 in a tough loss to Cleveland.

The Clippers enter a crucial five-game homestand that includes two matchups against the Dallas Mavericks and games versus the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets — all key opportunities to move up in a jam-packed Western Conference. With a favorable schedule and Leonard in rhythm, the Clippers are poised to make a serious postseason push.

Pelicans’ Season Sinks Under Injury Avalanche

On the other side, the New Orleans Pelicans (21-54) are just trying to make it to the finish line. Already eliminated from playoff contention, New Orleans officially shut down Zion Williamson (back) and CJ McCollum (foot) for the season on Monday — yet another frustrating chapter in an injury-marred year.

Williamson, the former No. 1 overall pick, played just 30 games this season and has now failed to appear in more than 30 games in four of his six NBA campaigns.

“I’m not sure I’ve been a part of a season like this before,” said assistant coach James Borrego, who stepped in for head coach Willie Green (personal reasons) during Sunday’s 98-94 win over Charlotte. “From start to finish, I’ve never seen anything like this before.”

That win, the Pelicans’ first in six games, featured the team’s 42nd different starting lineup of the season. Young players like Keion Brooks Jr. (17 points) and Antonio Reeves (16 points) are now getting extended looks, with development being the clear focus down the stretch.

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“It’s a great opportunity for our young guys,” Borrego added, highlighting a shift in mindset as the franchise looks ahead.

New Orleans split its first two meetings with the Clippers this season, including a 127-120 home win on March 11. But with a roster decimated by injuries, replicating that result on the road will be a steep challenge.

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