{"id":667512,"date":"2026-03-19T20:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/667512\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T20:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T20:58:25","slug":"clippers-vs-pelicans-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nba-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/667512\/","title":{"rendered":"Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NBA Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The New Orleans Pelicans are really late to the party, but they\u2019re finally healthy and clicking as they welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to The Big Easy tonight.<\/p>\n

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New Orleans is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games, including a win over L.A. last night, and my Clippers vs. Pelicans predictions point to Trey Murphy III as a difference-maker in this rematch.<\/p>\n

Take a closer look at this March 19 clash with my free NBA picks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clippers vs Pelicans predictionClippers vs Pelicans best bet:\u00a0Trey Murphy III Over 21.5 points (-112)<\/p>\n

With no first-round pick to protect, the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a> are still playing hard, and Trey Murphy III<\/a> continues to be one of the reasons for hope in New Orleans. He\u2019s had 22+ points in four of his last six outings, and there\u2019s extra volume up for grabs tonight with Dejounte Murray sitting out.<\/p>\n

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Murphy III finished with 23 points last night, despite shooting just 7-for-17 from the field, and he\u2019s making his three-pointers at a 42% clip this month.<\/p>\n

Life would also get easier for all the Pelicans\u2019 perimeter players if Kawhi Leonard rests on the second night of this back-to-back set.<\/p>\n

Clippers vs Pelicans same-game parlay<\/p>\n

The Pelicans are surging with six straight wins at Smoothie King Center, and I see the hosts extending that streak here, especially with Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin sidelined for the Clippers, plus Kawhi listed as questionable. <\/p>\n

This Derik Queen<\/a> prop offers value too, with the rookie hitting the Over in consecutive contests.<\/p>\n

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Clippers vs Pelicans SGP<\/p>\n

Trey Murphy III Over 21.5 points<\/p>\n

Derik Queen Over 7.5 points<\/p>\n

Our “from downtown” SGP: Pels soar through the Bayou<\/p>\n

This SGP taps into the ferocious dunkers on show tonight. Murphy III and Zion Williamson<\/a> will lead New Orleans here, with the latter shooting 66% from the field in March. <\/p>\n

Derrick Jones Jr. is a lock for more scoring opportunities with the Los Angeles Clippers<\/a> depleted offense.<\/p>\n

Clippers vs Pelicans SGP<\/p>\n

Trey Murphy III Over 21.5 points<\/p>\n

Zion Williamson Over 21.5 points<\/p>\n

Derrick Jones Jr. Over 13.5 points<\/p>\n

Clippers vs Pelicans odds<\/p>\n

Spread: Los Angeles +1.5 (-110) | New Orleans -1.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Los Angeles +105 | New Orleans -125<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 230.5 (-110) | Under 230.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Clippers vs Pelicans betting trend to know<\/p>\n

The Pelicans are 8-2 ATS in the past 10 meetings between these teams. Find more\u00a0NBA betting trends<\/a> for Clippers vs. Pelicans.<\/p>\n

How to watch Clippers vs Pelicans<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 19, 2026<\/p>\n

Tip-off<\/p>\n

8:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

FDSN SoCal, Pelicans+<\/p>\n

Clippers vs Pelicans latest injuries<\/p>\n

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