The Los Angeles Clippers'(21-12) visit the'New Orleans Pelicans'(21-14) on Friday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the'Clippers vs. Pelicans'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0 after a 116-106 in-season tournament win at LA on Nov. 24
The Clippers have won 4 games in a row after taking down the Phoenix Suns 131-122 on Wednesday to cover as 4-point road favorites. F Paul George'scored a team-high 33 points on 5-of-10 shooting while F Kawhi Leonard'added 30 points and G James Harden had 22 points and 11 assists. Los Angeles shot 55.3% in the win.
The Pelicans have also won 4 straight after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-106 on Wednesday to cover as 6-point road underdogs. F Zion Williamson'led the team in scoring with 27 points on 11-of-15 shooting while G CJ McCollum'added 24 points on 4-of-6 from 3. New Orleans shot 55.6% from the field.