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New Orleans - Clippers. NBA match forecast
On December 31, the last day of the year, the Pelicans will host the Clippers on their home court. Will the hosts be able to surprise their fans, or will the guests from Los Angeles continue their winning streak? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
New Orleans Pelicans
USACurrent form
The Pelicans remain in last place in the Western Conference, and it seems the team has already come to terms with this status. Roster problems and injuries to key players have seriously affected the results. In the last meeting, New Orleans lost to Memphis (124:132).
The game was dynamic and productive, but again it did not bring success. Willie Green team seems to be playing for fun, since the chances for the playoffs are already lost. In the upcoming match at home, the Pelicans will try to put up a fight, but their chances against one of the leaders of the conference are slim.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jose Alvarado, Brandon Ingram and Karlo Matkovic will miss the next game due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The team last nine matches have ended in defeat.
Probable lineup: Jones - Murphy, Missy - Murray, McCollum.
LA Clippers
USACurrent form
The Clippers are confidently moving in the top five of the Western Conference, demonstrating stable results. In the last match, the team beat Golden State (102:92), thanks to a well-coordinated game and an excellent attack, led by James Harden.
The guests will travel to New Orleans, where they will try to extend their winning streak. The Clippers play confidently both at home and away, which makes them the clear favorites of the upcoming meeting. The team is in good shape and is ready to continue the fight for high places in the conference.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kawhi Leonard and Terence Mann continue to recover from injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
In the last five matches, the "sailors" have won four victories.
Probable lineup: Jones - Powell, Zubac - Dunn, Harden.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Clippers win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the “sailors” won in the first quarter.
1.72Bet 1st quarter: total under 53.5 points
Only 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games have seen more than 53 points scored in the first quarter.
1.87Tip and bets
New Orleans has not tasted victory for a long time, and the team has very little chance of success against one of the conference leaders. The Clippers, on the contrary, are in excellent shape and are trying to strengthen their position at the top of the table. In our opinion, the visitors will demonstrate a more coordinated game and take points from New Orleans. The Clippers' attack leaders are in good shape, which increases the chances of a successful performance.
Our prediction is a victory for the Clippers with a handicap of (-5.5) points at 1.78
Bet on total
This match should feature attacking basketball. The Pelicans are trying to be active despite their weak results, and the Clippers are famous for their aggression in attack. We assume that the overall total will be broken in this match.
Forecast - total over 219 points for 1.71
Bet on statistics
The Clippers are well aware that the game against New Orleans is a great opportunity to score points. The visitors' strong attack line should show itself, and most likely they will beat their individual total.
Prediction - Clippers individual total over 113.5 points for 1.90
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