Clippers vs. Pelicans Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Mar 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM EST•Next update in: 9 minutes from now

Clippers vs. Pelicans preview (Mar 18). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Pelicans -2.5), Darius Garland props & Bennedict Mathurin's status (Out - Toe).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Clippers +2.5, Total U 236.5
Key Pick:	Darius Garland Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made
Injury Impact:	Bennedict Mathurin (Out - Toe)
Data Freshness:	5m ago (3:53 PM EST)

LA Clippers

34-34

Mar 188:00 PM

Gulf Coast Sports

New Orleans Pelicans

23-46

New Orleans Pelicans

23-46

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Pelicans win by

1.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

48%

52%

Model Picks

Clippers

Clippers +2.5

Total

Total U 236.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Clippers INJURIES

Bennedict Mathurin

Out

The Clippers said on Tuesday (Mar. 17) that Mathurin will miss the team's three-game road trip, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.

Kawhi Leonard

Questionable

The Clippers listed Leonard as Questionable for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Pelicans.

Darius Garland

Questionable

The Clippers listed Garland as Questionable for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Pelicans.

Bradley Beal

Out For Season

Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, as per ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Yanic Konan Niederhäuser

Out For Season

Niederhauser has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot and will require surgery. He's been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, according to Joey Linn of SI.com.

Pelicans INJURIES

Bryce McGowens

Out

The Pelicans listed McGowens as Out for Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game against the Clippers.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LAC

NOP

Mar 18 ·8:00 PM

Darius Garland

3 Point FG Made

Yes 2.5

LAC

NOP

Mar 18 ·8:00 PM

Saddiq Bey

Points

Yes 14.5

LAC

NOP

Mar 18 ·8:00 PM

Darius Garland

Points

Yes 19.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans?

The New Orleans Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points (-2.5), while the LA Clippers are underdogs +2.5 points. The moneyline is LA Clippers +104 and New Orleans Pelicans -113. The total is set at 236.5 points.

Who is projected to win LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the New Orleans Pelicans to win by 1.0 points. Win probability is 52% for the New Orleans Pelicans and 48% for the LA Clippers.

What is the injury report for the LA Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans?

The latest injury report shows Bennedict Mathurin (Out – toe), Kawhi Leonard (Questionable – ankle), Darius Garland (Questionable – toe), Bradley Beal (Out For Season – hip), Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (Out For Season – foot) for the LA Clippers, while Bryce McGowens (Out – toe) are listed for the New Orleans Pelicans.

What are the best bets for LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Clippers +2.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans?

Top player props include Darius Garland Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made, Saddiq Bey Over 14.5 Points, Darius Garland Over 19.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.