Clippers vs Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

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The New Orleans Pelicans are really late to the party, but they’re finally healthy and clicking as they welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to The Big Easy tonight.

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New Orleans is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games, including a win over L.A. last night, and my Clippers vs. Pelicans predictions point to Trey Murphy III as a difference-maker in this rematch.

Take a closer look at this March 19 clash with my free NBA picks.

Clippers vs Pelicans prediction

Clippers vs Pelicans best bet: Trey Murphy III Over 21.5 points (-112)

With no first-round pick to protect, the New Orleans Pelicans are still playing hard, and Trey Murphy III continues to be one of the reasons for hope in New Orleans. He’s had 22+ points in four of his last six outings, and there’s extra volume up for grabs tonight with Dejounte Murray sitting out.

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Murphy III finished with 23 points last night, despite shooting just 7-for-17 from the field, and he’s making his three-pointers at a 42% clip this month.

Life would also get easier for all the Pelicans’ perimeter players if Kawhi Leonard rests on the second night of this back-to-back set.

Clippers vs Pelicans same-game parlay

The Pelicans are surging with six straight wins at Smoothie King Center, and I see the hosts extending that streak here, especially with Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin sidelined for the Clippers, plus Kawhi listed as questionable.

This Derik Queen prop offers value too, with the rookie hitting the Over in consecutive contests.

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Clippers vs Pelicans SGP

Trey Murphy III Over 21.5 points

Derik Queen Over 7.5 points

Our “from downtown” SGP: Pels soar through the Bayou

This SGP taps into the ferocious dunkers on show tonight. Murphy III and Zion Williamson will lead New Orleans here, with the latter shooting 66% from the field in March.

Derrick Jones Jr. is a lock for more scoring opportunities with the Los Angeles Clippers depleted offense.

Clippers vs Pelicans SGP

Trey Murphy III Over 21.5 points

Zion Williamson Over 21.5 points

Derrick Jones Jr. Over 13.5 points