The Los Angeles Clippers (2-3) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (3-2) to Crypto.com Arena Sunday. Tip is set for 3 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers are riding a 3-game losing streak. The absence of F Kawhi Leonard has seemingly created chemistry difficulties as they’ve lost 2 straight to the Oklahoma City Thunder, both on the road.
Los Angeles is led by F Paul George, who is averaging 20.3 points per game. George is the main scoring option, but his efficiency has struggled, shooting just 42.4% from the field.
As for the Pelicans, they are banged up and have their top-2 scoring options on the injury report. G CJ McCollum and C Jonas Valanciunas'will do most of the scoring if F Zion Williamson, who is questionable, sits.