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Pelicans vs. Clippers prediction: Clippers favored to win Sunday's NBA matchup [3/1/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers predictions for NBA Sunday.
The Los Angeles Clippers will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Intuit Dome on Sunday, beginning at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Clippers as the most likely winner of the Pelicans vs. Clippers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Clippers lineup will feature stars like Kawhi Leonard, Bennedict Mathurin and Derrick Jones, while the Pelicans will look to Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy and Dejounte Murray.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Pelicans vs. Clippers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA game between the Pelicans and Clippers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Clippers a 74% chance of defeating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Clippers winning 114-107.
According to our model, the Pelicans (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 222.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Pelicans vs. Clippers odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pelicans | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-108) | -8.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +285 | -325 |
| Total | o222.5 (-105) | u222.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pelicans vs. Clippers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Pelicans +8.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Pelicans | +285 |
| Total | Over 222.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Pelicans +8.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pelicans vs. Clippers player props
NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on the New Orleans vs. LA Clippers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Intuit Dome.
Saddiq Bey is expected to lead the Pelicans with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Kawhi Leonard is projected to have 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the Clippers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Pelicans prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Pelicans are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey | 19 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 34 |
| Dejounte Murray | 15 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 34 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| Derik Queen | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 27 |
Clippers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Clippers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 29 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 51 |
| B. Mathurin | 19 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| Derrick Jones | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| John Collins | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
| Jordan Miller | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Pelicans vs. Clippers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's action between the Clippers and Pelicans at Intuit Dome is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Intuit Dome
Conclusion
We predict the Clippers, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Sunday, with Kawhi Leonard projected for a game-high 51 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Pelicans vs. Clippers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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