NBA Odds: Pelicans-Clippers prediction, odds, and pick

The Pelicans are coming off a 114-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Robert Covington scored 43 points and Amir Coffey 32 in the win. The Clippers just came off 153-119 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Pelicans are 7-3 in their last 10 games. They have the 5th best defense and a top-10 offense in the NBA. Only Kira Lewis and Zion Williamson are ruled out for the rest of the season. CJ McCollum is averaging 26.2 points and 6. 2 assists in 21 games as a Pelican. The Pelicans have won all three games against L.A. this season, two of which came with Paul George in lineup.

Paul George is back and playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. They are currently 8th in the Western Conference standings. L.A. has been inconsistent this season, with a 38-40 record and a 36-39 record against the spread. The Clippers are 21-16 at home but just 22-26 against Western conferences teams.

Pelicans are the more consistent team this season. L.A. hasn't been consistent since Paul George's return.