The New Orleans Pelicans are facing off against the Los Angeles Clippers. The New Orleans Pelicans have lost 3 games in a row to put them at 4-5. The Los Angeles Clippers are 7-4 with a healthy Kawi Leonard.
Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson lead this offense as they've combined for 45.9 points per game. The new Orleans Pelicans are one of the best rebounding teams in the league by being 4th in the league with their offensive rebounding and also 1st in defensive rebounding. The Pelicans will be without PG Lonzo Ball but with the addition of Eric Bledsoe this shouldn't be a major issue
The Clippers have the highest 3 point percentage in the league with 42.4% from beyond the arc. The Clippers play at the 2nd slowest pace. Kawi Leonard no longer needs the mask as he's recovered from his jaw injury.
Both of these teams are at the bottom of the league in terms of their pace. The Pelicans have been the best team at rebounding and have been able to get to the free throw line. The Pelicans have been the 7th slowest team and they're facing off against the 2nd slowest. There shouldn't be a ton of possessions in this to go around. The Pelicans will have to make the most of their 2nd chance opportunities to win and with a +7 spread, they should be able to cover in a low scoring game that goes Under.
