New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 8, 2026

Sunday night, the New Orleans Pelicans visit Intuit Dome to play the LA Clippers. The Pelicans (4-5) are 5th in the Southwest Division and lost on Friday to Minnesota 115-109, snapping a four-game winning streak. The Clippers (1-7) are 4th in the Pacific and lost in overtime 117-106 to Miami last time out. The loss was LA’s seventh straight setback. New Orleans is 1-2 away; LA is 1-3 at home. Tipoff is 9:00 pm ET on ClipperVision, GCSEN and Pelicans.com. Build your bankroll with our free NBA picks.

New Orleans Trying to Restart Its Run

Friday's finish hurt. The Pelicans led the T-Wolves by two points with half of the fourth quarter remaining, but were unable to hold off Minnesota, losing by six points and having its winning streak end at four. Jeremiah Fears had 24 to pace New Orleans. Zion Williamson was held to a season low of 13. The loss pushed the Pelicans below the .500 mark, though the recent run showed what its offense can do. The Pelicans average 121.6 points per game while allowing 118.8.

Williamson remains the leading scorer at 21.5 points per game, shooting 60.8% from the field. Dejounte Murray is second in scoring at 18.2 points and averages a team-high 5.6 assists. Derik Queen leads New Orleans with 7.9 rebounds. The Pelicans have several scoring options, but Friday showed what happens when the offense stalls late. They also commit 16.8 turnovers per outing, a concern for a team trying to protect narrow leads.

Injuries: Yves Missi is out.

LA Clippers Must Turn Things Around

The Clippers had their sights on snapping a six-game winless drought, building a lead of 20 points against Miami. But things quickly fell apart. Los Angeles shot poorly and could not hold off the Heat attack, losing by one in OT. Darius Garland finished with 26 points and seven assists, while Rui Hachimura had 21 points and nine rebounds. LA saw its losing run extended to seven straight, including three at home. LA is scoring 109.1 points per game and surrendering 115.6.

Garland is the Clippers' leading scorer and playmaker, averaging 20.9 points and 6.6 assists. Hachimura is second in scoring with 14.7 points and leads in rebounding at 6.5 per game. Los Angeles needs more consistency around those two, particularly when games get tight. The Clippers also average 19.4 turnovers, and careless possessions have added to their problems. Wednesday showed they can build a lead. Holding onto one has proved much harder.

Injuries: Bradley Beal and Jordan Miller are out. Brandon Ingram and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are game-time decisions.

Key To The Game

Possession control could separate these teams. The Clippers average 19.4 turnovers, compared with New Orleans' 16.8, and the Pelicans collect 12.4 steals per game. New Orleans also wins the rebounding comparison, 44.9 to 41.5. If LA keeps handing away the ball, another promising start won't matter.

New Orleans vs LA Clippers Game Pick

• New Orleans Pelicans

The Clippers were a single defensive stop from ending their skid against Miami. They didn't get it, and seven losses in a row are hard to overlook. New Orleans has a better recent record, winning four straight before Friday's defeat, and Williamson's 21.5 points give the Pelicans an option inside. Murray adds 5.6 assists, while Queen helps New Orleans control the boards. LA's 19.4 turnovers could prove costly against a team averaging 12.4 steals. Garland is dangerous, but the Clippers haven't shown they can close. I'm backing New Orleans to win on the road.

New Orleans vs LA Clippers Over/Under Pick

• Over

New Orleans has scored at least 109 points in each of its last five games, with a season average of 121.6. The Clippers allow 115.6 and just gave up 117 against Miami. That doesn't guarantee a runaway total, especially with LA scoring only 109.1 per outing, but the Pelicans' pace of scoring makes the matchup attractive for an over. Williamson is shooting 60.8%, and Garland gives the home side a 20.9-point scorer. Both defenses have allowed opponents opportunities, and turnovers could produce easy transition baskets. I'm expecting enough offense from both teams. Over is the pick.