New Orleans (4-5) returns to the court after having Monday’s contest postponed with a road game against the Clippers (7-4), and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
After a three-game losing streak, the Pelicans have had five days off between games, a uniquely long break during the condensed 2020-21 schedule. The break came after Monday’s game against the Mavericks was postponed due to Dallas’ COVID-19 outbreak.
However, they will not be at full strength on Wednesday: Lonzo Ball will miss the game with a knee injury.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Pelicans +7.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +240/ Clippers -300
- Over-under: 218.5
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Advice and prediction
The Pelicans have struggled mightily in close games recently, losing each of their last three games by eight points or less while holding a fourth-quarter lead in two of them.
The Clippers, though, have struggled to string together wins this season, alternating wins and losses in their last seven games. Last season, the Pelicans won the first game before losing the next three in the series to the Clippers.
Los Angeles has the upper hand in the matchup, and the Pelicans are undermanned. Given the recent trend for New Orleans, take Clippers -7.5.
Prediction: Los Angeles 109, New Orleans 99
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