New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

The New Orleans Pelicans (36-37) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (39-35) Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Pelicans vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Pelicans picked up a 115-96 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, covering as 9-point favorites as the Under (226) cashed. New Orleans has won and covered 3 games in a row and the Under has cashed in 4 4 straight, and 10 of the past 12 contests.

The Clippers blasted the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-105 as 4.5-point favorites Thursday as the Over (231) cashed. L.A. split a back-to-back set with OKC after suffering a 101-100 loss Tuesday.

These teams haven't met since Oct. 30, a 112-91 victory by the Pelicans. New Orleans covered as a 1.5-point road underdog with the Under (226) hitting. These teams will meet again next Saturday in New Orleans in a 3rd and final regular-season battle.