New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Predictions

Pelicans have the stronger case to win

The New Orleans Pelicans / NBA.com preview lists New Orleans at 4-4 and the Clippers at 1-7 entering Sunday's game at Intuit Dome. SportsPicksForum makes the Pelicans a slight road favorite at -121 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the spread.

The NBA injury report lists five Clippers as out: Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Isaiah Jackson, Jordan Miller and Yanic Konan Niederhauser. New Orleans will be without Yves Missi because of a left knee contusion and bone bruise, while Malik Dia and Jaron Pierre Jr. are unavailable on G League two-way designations. The records and availability favor New Orleans, but neither provides enough detail about current performance to make -121 attractive.

Lineups remain uncertain

Neither team has confirmed its starters. New Orleans used Trey Murphy III, Zion Williamson, Karlo Matković, Dejounte Murray and Jeremiah Fears in its November 6 loss to Minnesota. The Clippers started Derrick Jones Jr., Rui Hachimura, Brook Lopez, Kris Dunn and Darius Garland in their November 4 loss to Miami. Those previous lineups show the available personnel, but they don't confirm Sunday's rotations.

Prediction

New Orleans is the likelier winner, but the available evidence doesn't establish a strong betting edge. Pass on the Pelicans at -121 and -1.5, and pass on the 228.5 total because no supported pace or scoring data is available.