Pelicans vs. Clippers NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for January 5

Pelicans vs. Clippers Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 5, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: BSNO and BSSC

The Los Angeles Clippers (21-12) take a four-game winning streak into a road matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans (21-14), winners of four straight as well. The Pelicans are underdogs by only 1 point in the contest, which starts at 8:00 PM ET (on BSNO and BSSC) on Friday, January 5, 2024. The over/under is set at 230.5 for the matchup.

Pelicans vs. Clippers Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Clippers Prediction & Pick

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Pelicans vs. Clippers Betting Trends

• The Clippers have covered the spread 17 times over 33 games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans have 20 wins against the spread in 35 games this year.
• Clippers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 13 times out of 35 chances this season.
• The Pelicans have gone over the point total 48.6% of the time this season (17 of 35 games with a set point total).
• Los Angeles sports a better record against the spread at home (10-8-0) than it does in road games (7-8-0).
• The Clippers have hit the over on the total in five of 18 home games (27.8%). They've fared better in road games, topping the total in eight of 15 matchups (53.3%).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has performed better at home (12-7-0) than away (8-7-1).
• In 2023-24 a lower percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (47.4%, nine of 19) compared to away (50%, eight of 16).

Clippers Leaders

• Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24.6 points, 6 boards and 3.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals (fifth in league) and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Paul George is averaging 23.2 points, 3.9 assists and 5.5 boards.
• James Harden averages 17.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists, shooting 47% from the field and 43.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.8 made treys per contest.
• Ivica Zubac's numbers on the season are 12 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, shooting 64.2% from the field (fourth in NBA).
• Russell Westbrook is averaging 11.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.3 points, 4.8 boards and 5.5 assists for the Pelicans.
• The Pelicans get 14.2 points per game from Jonas Valanciunas, plus 9.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists.
• Zion Williamson's numbers on the season are 22.5 points, 6.1 boards and 4.7 assists per game. He is draining 58.4% of his shots from the floor (10th in league).
• Per game, CJ McCollum gives the Pelicans 20.4 points, 4 boards and 5.2 assists, plus 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Per game, Herbert Jones provides the Pelicans 10.8 points, 3.8 boards and 2.6 assists, plus 1.4 steals and 1 block.

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