LA Clippers vs New Orleans Prediction 9 November 2026
🏀 In another NBA regular-season game, the Los Angeles Clippers host the New Orleans Pelicans. The hosts have had a difficult start to the season and are on a long losing streak. The visitors, by contrast, recently put together a four-game winning streak and look noticeably sharper despite losing their last game. We expect a close game, with the Pelicans understandably slight favourites.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams met four times last season and split the wins evenly (2-2). Their most recent game was in March 2026, when the New Orleans Pelicans won at home 105-99.
Head-to-head statistics LA Clippers - New Orleans
Clippers: no light at the end of the tunnel yet
The Los Angeles Clippers are in a deep slump. In their last game, they lost to the Miami Heat in overtime despite holding a 10-point lead with five minutes left in the fourth quarter. It was their seventh straight defeat. They have averaged just 106.8 points over that stretch while conceding 119.2. Turnovers are the main problem for Lue’s team: the Clippers lead the NBA with 20.1 per game, and they have been particularly costly late on. Against the Heat, seven of their 18 turnovers came in the fourth quarter.
The Clippers go into the game with several significant absences. Ingram remains out, although he is close to returning. Jackson will also miss the game, meaning Miller will serve as the backup centre. Niederhauser and Beal are unavailable too. This lack of depth under the basket leaves the Clippers vulnerable to the New Orleans Pelicans’ dominance in the paint.
Match Results: Los Angeles Clippers
New Orleans: not a lost cause yet
The Pelicans, by contrast, are showing signs of life. They lost their most recent game to Minnesota 109-115, but before that they had won four straight, beating Utah (120-113), Memphis (135-134 in overtime), Atlanta (121-99) and Sacramento (132-120). Over their last five games, Mosley’s team have averaged 123.4 points scored and 116.2 conceded, making them one of the highest-scoring offences over that stretch.
However, there is a downside to that run: it was built largely on play in the paint, and against Minnesota that approach faltered, with just 12 points in the paint in the final quarter. Williamson remains their main scoring threat (20.6 points per game, 60.8% from the field), but he was held to 13 points in the last game, his lowest tally of the season. Nevertheless, New Orleans make up for this with their depth. Against the Timberwolves, for example, Fears scored 24 points and Matkovic added 18
Match Results: New Orleans Pelicans
First Quarter Prediction
In 7 of the Los Angeles Clippers' last 8 home games, the first-quarter total was under 59.5 points. Based on this home run, we pick First Quarter Total Points Under 59.5 at odds of 1.91.
Total Points Prediction
The Clippers have scored more than 114.5 points in six of their last seven home games. The Pelicans have conceded an average of 124 points per away game this season. We pick Los Angeles Clippers Team Total Points Over 114.5 at odds of 1.91.
⭐ Editor's prediction
The Los Angeles Clippers have lost all six games in which they were underdogs this season. Their losing streak and inability to hold on to leads in the closing stages make the New Orleans Pelicans' chances of winning far greater. The Pelicans look noticeably fresher and more organised. Even with the Clippers at home, the difference in current form and the home team's personnel losses tip the balance in New Orleans' favour. We're backing the Pelicans to win.
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Betting Tips: Los Angeles Clippers - New Orleans Pelicans
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