Pelicans vs Clippers Picks and Prediction – 4/3/2025

The New Orleans Pelicans look for a second consecutive win on Wednesday when visiting the Los Angeles Clippers. New Orleans is 21-54 and 14th in the Western Conference. The Pelicans have been eliminated from postseason contention. New Orleans defeated the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Monday night and has won two of the last three. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

New Orleans has decided to stop playing Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum for the remainder of the season. The leading scorer for New Orleans is Jordan Hawkins, averaging 10.8 points per game and Brandon Boston is second at 10.7 points per game. The leading rebounder is Yves Missi, who is averaging 8.1 rebounds per game. Jose Alvarado is the leader in assists at 4.6 per game. 

The Los Angeles Clippers look for a second consecutive win on Wednesday when hosting the New Orleans Pelicans. Los Angeles is 43-32 and 8th in the Western Conference, but just a half-game behind sixth-place with the top six avoiding the play-in round of the postseason. The Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic 96-87 on Monday night and Los Angeles has won three of the last four.

Norman Powell leads Los Angeles in scoring, averaging 22.6 points per game. James Harden is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 22.5 points and 8.6 assists per game. Ivica Zubac is the leading rebounder, averaging 12.6 per game. Los Angeles has six players who average double figures in scoring. The Clippers score an average of 112.4 points per game. 

The big advantage here goes to the Los Angeles Clippers playing at home and the fact that the New Orleans Pelicans have shut down Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum for the remainder of the season. The pair are the top two scorers for New Orleans. Los Angeles has covered the number in nine of its last 10. The Clippers will take advantage of the shorthanded Pelicans and win comfortably by double-digits. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Clippers win and cover ATS 115-91.