Pelicans vs. Clippers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 18

The New Orleans Pelicans (23-46) will be attempting to continue a five-game home winning run when squaring off against the Los Angeles Clippers (34-34) on March 18, 2026 at Smoothie King Center.

The Pelicans play the Clippers in a game that New Orleans is currently a slim favorite by 2 points. The matchup has a point total of 233.5.

Pelicans vs. Clippers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 233.5 points
• Spread: Pelicans -2
• Moneyline: Pelicans (-134), Clippers (+114)

How to watch Pelicans vs. Clippers

• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, FDSSC

Betting the Over/Under: Pelicans vs. Clippers

• In 38 of 69 games this season, the Pelicans and their opponents have scored more than 233.5 points.
• The Clippers have played 22 games this season that have gone over 233.5 combined points scored.
• The two teams average 229.1 points per game combined, 4.4 fewer than this matchup's total.
• These teams surrender 232.4 points per game combined, 1.1 points fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Pelicans vs. Clippers

• New Orleans has compiled a 39-28-1 ATS record so far this year.
• The Pelicans have an ATS record of 9-2 when playing as at least 2-point favorites this season.
• The Clippers have compiled a 37-31-0 ATS record so far this year.
• When playing as at least 2-point underdogs this season, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 18-11.
• The Pelicans are 14-21 overall, and 22-13 against the spread, at home.
• At home, New Orleans is 6-1 ATS as a 2-point favorite or more.
• In away games, the Clippers are 19-15 against the spread, and 15-19 overall.
• Los Angeles is 4-6 ATS as 2-point underdogs or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Pelicans vs. Clippers

• The Pelicans are 11-3 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 78.6% of those games).
• This season, the Clippers have been the underdog 33 times and won 12, or 36.4%, of those games.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -134 or shorter, New Orleans has gone 9-2 (81.8% win percentage).
• This season, Los Angeles has won seven of its 27 games, or 25.9%, when it is the underdog by at least +114 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Pelicans a 57.3% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pelicans vs. Clippers

• Pick ATS: Clippers (+ 2)
• Pick OU: Under (233.5)
  
• Prediction: Clippers 114 - Pelicans 111
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