The New Orleans Pelicans (23-46) host the Los Angeles Clippers (34-34) after winning five home games in a row. The Pelicans are favored by just 1.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Listen to the game on AM 570 LA Sports<\/a><\/p>\n Pelicans vs. Clippers Predictions for Wednesday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Clippers 116, Pelicans 114.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Clippers (+104) Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n New Orleans has a 40-28-1 record against the spread this season. Los Angeles is 37-31-0 against the spread this year.
\nTotal Pick: Over 230.5 (computer predicts 230.7 points)
\nPick ATS: Clippers (+1.5)
\nRecent Pelicans vs. Clippers Matchups<\/p>\n
\nIn games they have played as at least 1.5-point favorites this season, the Pelicans are 10-3 against the spread.
\nNew Orleans has gone over in 35 of its 68 games with a set total (51.5%).
\nThis season, the Pelicans have been favored 14 times and won 11, or 78.6%, of those games.
\nThis season, New Orleans has won 10 of its 12 games, or 83.3%, when favored by at least -124 on the moneyline.
\nClippers 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn games this year in which they were an underdog by 1.5 points or more, the Clippers have a 21-12 record against the spread.
\nA total of 36 of Los Angeles’ 68 games with a set total have hit the over (52.9%).
\nThe Clippers are 12-21 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 36.4% of those games).
\nWhen it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +104 or longer, Los Angeles has gone 10-20 (33.3%).<\/p>\n