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

🟢Last updated Mar 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM EST•Next update in: 12 minutes from now

Clippers vs. Pelicans preview (Mar 19). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Pelicans -2.5), Trey Murphy III props & Bennedict Mathurin's status (Out - Toe).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Pelicans -2.5, Pelicans -122, Total U 230.5
Key Pick:	Trey Murphy III Over 19.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Bennedict Mathurin (Out - Toe)
Data Freshness:	2m ago (4:23 PM EST)

LA Clippers

34-35

Mar 198:00 PM

Gulf Coast Sports

New Orleans Pelicans

24-46

New Orleans Pelicans

24-46

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Pelicans win by

3.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

41%

59%

Model Picks

Pelicans

Pelicans -2.5

Pelicans

Pelicans -122

Total

Total U 230.5

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.

Bradley Beal

Out For Season

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

Nicolas Batum

Day To Day

Batum did not play on Wednesday's (Mar. 18) game versus the Pelicans.

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

Day To Day

McGowens did not play on 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 19 ·8:00 PM

Trey Murphy III

Points

Yes 19.5

LAC

NOP

Mar 19 ·8:00 PM

Kawhi Leonard

3 Point FG Made

Yes 2.5

LAC

NOP

Mar 19 ·8:00 PM

John Collins

Points

Yes 14.5

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 +117 and New Orleans Pelicans -122. The total is set at 230.5 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 3.0 points. Win probability is 59% for the New Orleans Pelicans and 41% 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), Bradley Beal (Out For Season – hip), Nicolas Batum (Day To Day – rest), Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (Out For Season – foot) for the LA Clippers, while Bryce McGowens (Day To Day – 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 Pelicans -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 Trey Murphy III Over 19.5 Points, Kawhi Leonard Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made, John Collins Over 14.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.