LA Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

🔮 Expert Prediction

The Clippers roll into New Orleans looking to string together some wins, but the Pelicans have been a different animal at home lately. Jonas Valanciunas versus Ivica Zubac is the key matchup here; if Valanciunas dominates the glass like he did with 18 boards against the Suns last week, the Pelicans stand a real chance. Los Angeles has dropped three of their last five, including a tough one to the shorthanded Lakers, while New Orleans has won three straight on their home floor, often leaning on Brandon Ingram's scoring bursts.

Thing is, the Clippers are still fighting for a play-in spot, and even without Paul George, they've got too much depth. Reggie Jackson's been quietly efficient, putting up 20 points and 7 assists against Cleveland. This one's close for three quarters, then the Clips pull away.

Clippers win, 115-108.