Pelicans vs Clippers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Faria's prediction: Bey saves the day.

Chris Faria - Contributor at Covers.com
Chris Faria • Betting Analyst
Mar 1, 2026 • 12:46 ET • 4 min read

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New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) keeps the ball.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) keeps the ball.

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to extend their win streak to five games tonight when they head to the Intuit Dome to take on the LA Clippers.

Saddiq Bey has been a jack of all trades for New Orleans of late, and I predict that he’ll fill the box score again in my Pelicans vs. Clippers predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, March 1.

Pelicans vs Clippers prediction

Pelicans vs Clippers best bet: Saddiq Bey Over 8.5 rebounds + assists (+110)

The New Orleans Pelicans are dealing with several injuries to key players, with Trey Murphy III, Zion Williamson, and Dejounte Murray likely out tonight.

That leaves the ball in the hands of Saddiq Bey, who’s stepped up admirably over the past couple of months.

Bey averaged a combined 10 assists and rebounds per game in February, notching Over 8.5 in four of his last six outings.

While the Los Angeles Clippers will likely clamp down Bey to try and limit his own scoring, the Pelicans guard will be able to dish off and create offense through his teammates.

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Pelicans vs Clippers same-game parlay

If Bey is the guy for the Pelicans, then Kawhi Leonard is definitely the guy for the Clippers. 

Leonard has recorded two straight games with 30+ points and should have no problem running it up again vs. the fifth-worst defense in the NBA.

Pelicans vs Clippers SGP

  • Saddiq Bey Over 8.5 assists and rebounds
  • Kawhi Leonard Over 28.5 points

Our "from downtown" SGP: Eclipsing their total

The Clippers are in the middle of a three-game skid, but should be able to turn it around and run up the score tonight vs. a banged-up Pelicans squad. 

Bennedict Mathurin has looked good since joining LA last month, with 21.3 ppg over his first five contests.

Brook Lopez has also recorded Over 9.5 points in three of his last five games.

Pelicans vs Clippers SGP

  • Clippers -9
  • Kawhi Leonard Over 28.5 points
  • Bennedict Mathurin Over 19.5 points
  • Brook Lopez Over 9.5 points

Pelicans vs Clippers odds

  • Spread: Pelicans +9 | Clippers -9
  • Moneyline: Pelicans +280 | Clippers -361
  • Over/Under: Over 222.5 | Under 222.5

Pelicans vs Clippers betting trend to know

The Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games. Find more NBA betting trends for Pelicans vs. Clippers.

How to watch Pelicans vs Clippers

Location Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
Date Sunday, March 1, 2026
Tip-off 9:00 p.m. ET
TV Pelicans+, FDSN SoCal

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After writing a few pieces for the Varsity newspaper during his time at the University of Toronto, Chris Faria's career in sports truly began in 2019 when he attended the sports journalism program at Centennial College. Since then, he’s covered virtually every sport under the sun, having written for several different outlets including Covers and the Canadian Olympic Committee. A lifelong hockey fan and player, Chris currently works full-time for the National Hockey League.

Outside of hockey, he’s also an avid poker player and mixed martial arts fan, which is coincidentally his favorite sport to bet on – usually in the form of a parlay on bet365. The main lesson he’s learned from years of betting is bankroll management: "Never bet more than you’re comfortable losing and never chase your losses."

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