– Last Updated on January 9, 2017 4:24 pm
Free NBA Pick: Clippers vs Pelicans NBA Odds
Looking for LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Clippers taking on the Pelicans on Wednesday December 28, 2016 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions.
(22-11) LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans (12-21)
Date: Wednesday December 28
Time: 8:00PM EST
Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans Michigan
NBA Moneyline Odds: Pelicans -4.5
NBA Betting Odds: Off
NBA Betting Total: 204
Live NBA Odds
Updated Sportsbook Bonuses For TodayClick here to view… NBA ATS Stats & Expert NBA Betting Insight for this game!
This Western conference showdown features the Clippers going to New Orleans to face Anthony Davis and the Pelicans.
The Clippers are stumbling at the moment, on a 3 game losing streak, while the Pelicans have won 3 of their last 4.
LA Clippers
LA is a strong team in the West, and have beaten some of the top teams in recent weeks.
Check out the free sports picks from Cappers Picks experts today!
Chris Paul is performing at an All Star level once again this season. He is averaging almost 18 points and 10 assists per game this year. In the Clippers matchup against San Antonio on Thursday night, he had 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, but did suffer a left hamstring strain.
He didn’t play in the Clippers Monday night contest but may suit up for this one. If he does I expect his minutes to be limited so avoid further injury.
All Star forward Blake Griffin underwent new surgery last week and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. His absence will easily hurt the offense as he averaging over 22 points and 8 rebounds per game.
DeAndre Jordan is one of the best defensive players in the league and he should dominate the glass in this contest. His matchup against Anthony Davis will be the one to watch tonight. Expect Jordan to get 15 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks in this game.
[dfads params=’groups=226&limit=1&return_javascript=1′]
The Clippers have given up over 100 points in 5 of their last 6 games. If they can clamp down on the Pelicans not named Anthony Davis they should get an easy victory.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans should come out and put pressure on the Clippers back court if Chris Paul is able to suit up. He won’t be at 100% so his limited mobility could play into the Pelicans favor.
Anthony Davis continues to play at an MVP caliber level, averaging nearly 30 points and 11 rebounds per game. This hasn’t resulted in many wins for the Pelicans as the roster just isn’t good enough to be a force out west.
I expect Davis to put up big numbers, as he has scored 28 or more in the last 4 games, but even with a depleted Clippers roster it will be tough to pull the upset.
Jrue Holiday has been dishing the ball out nicely recently, getting 6 or more assists in each of the last 5 games, while only committing 8 total turnovers in that span.
He had 11 assists in New Orleans last game and I expect his hot play to continue as he will put up a double double against the Clippers.
Check out the free NBA basketball picks from Cappers Picks experts today!
New Orleans hasn’t done much on defense during this recent stretch of games, giving up over 100 points in 9 of their last 10. A good shooting team like the Clippers, with J.J.Reddick and Jamal Crawford, may give the defense fits all game long.
The 2 and 3 spots are the weaker positions on the Pelicans roster, but if they can force the Clippers into bad shots they may be able to get points in transition.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Clippers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Southwest.
- Clippers are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Over is 15-5 in the last 20 meetings in New Orleans.
- Clippers are 4-13 ATS in the last 17 meetings in New Orleans.
Free LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Prediction:
The Clippers are in a slump but it shouldn’t be an issue facing the Pelicans. Expect LA to win by 10.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: LA ATS There’s no line yet. Check back later for a free ATS or O/U pick.
NBA Free Score Prediction: LA 120 – New Orleans 110
If you’re looking for more NBA picks like this LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans matchup we’ll be providing 4* free NBA predictions on the blog during the entire 2016/17 NBA Season, and check out our Experts for guaranteed premium & free NBA predictions!
CappersPicks.com has NBA Odds up on a ton of futures, and you will also find DAILY NBA playoffs lines up as well.