Pelicans vs. Clippers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 19

The New Orleans Pelicans (24-46) look to extend a six-game home winning stretch when hosting the Los Angeles Clippers (34-35) on March 19, 2026.

Thursday's matchup between the Pelicans and the Clippers features the Pelicans as small 2.5-point favorites. A 228.5-point over/under is set for the matchup.

Pelicans vs. Clippers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, March 19, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 228.5 points
• Spread: Pelicans -2.5
• Moneyline: Pelicans (-138), Clippers (+118)

How to watch Pelicans vs. Clippers

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

Betting the Over/Under: Pelicans vs. Clippers

• The Pelicans and their opponents have gone over 228.5 combined points in 47 of 70 games this season.
• The Clippers have played 28 games this season that have gone over 228.5 combined points scored.
• These teams score 229.2 points per game combined, 0.7 more than this game's over/under.
• Opponents of these two teams put up 232.4 combined points per game, 3.9 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Pelicans vs. Clippers

• New Orleans has covered 40 times in 70 games with a spread this season.
• The Pelicans have been favored by 2.5 points or more 11 times this season, and covered the spread in nine of those matchups.
• The Clippers have put together a 37-32-0 record against the spread this year.
• Los Angeles is 16-11 ATS this season when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs.
• The Pelicans are 23-13 against the spread, and 15-21 overall, at home this season.
• At home, as a 2.5-point favorite or greater, New Orleans is 6-1 ATS.
• Away from home, the Clippers are 19-16 against the spread, and 15-20 overall.
• This season, as 2.5-point underdogs or more away from home, Los Angeles is 4-5 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Pelicans vs. Clippers

• The Pelicans have been favored on the moneyline 14 total times this season. They've gone 11-3 in those games.
• The Clippers have been underdogs in 33 games this season and won 12 (36.4%) of those contests.
• When it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -138 or shorter, New Orleans has gone 9-2 (81.8% win percentage).
• Los Angeles has a record of 7-20, a 25.9% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +118 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Pelicans have an implied win probability of 58.0%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Pelicans vs. Clippers

• Pick ATS: Clippers (+ 2.5)
• Pick OU: Under (228.5)
  
• Prediction: Clippers 114 - Pelicans 111
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