New Orleans Pelicans @ LA Clippers Player Props - March 1st 2026

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This Pelicans at Clippers matchup puts a spotlight on responsibility, because props usually cash through the same handful of dependable roles. Pelicans and Clippers both come in with recent form worth noting, which matters when rotations tighten and roles stay consistent. The schedule angle matters too, with Pelicans on the second night of a back-to-back.

Two markets we keep coming back to are Points + Assists and Points + Rebounds + Assists. For Points + Assists, the players to watch are DeAndre Jordan for Pelicans and Kawhi Leonard for Clippers. In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with DeAndre Jordan on the Pelicans side and Derrick Jones Jr. for Clippers. If either team shortens the rotation, these are often the first places it shows up.

The approach in this article is straightforward: highlight the player stats that drive each market, then combine them with the props to find the sweet spot. For the full game breakdown, read the full Pelicans vs Clippers matchup preview.

Pace and efficiency for NOP at LAC player props

For props, it helps to start with pace and efficiency because those inputs shape opportunity. The notes below sort each stat into five outcomes so you can scan the edge quickly. For the latest lines and totals, visit the NBA odds page.

Schedule context matters for props because short rest and travel can impact legs and late-game pace. The notes below bucket workload into five outcomes and name the advantage.

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NBA injury report for NOP at LAC: out, questionable, and impact

This is the updated status board for Pelicans and Clippers. If the report removes a chunk of minutes, projections tend to hinge on who can stay on the floor and who becomes the first option to absorb shots and assists. For a broader futures snapshot, see NBA Finals odds.

• Pelicans is listed with a notable minutes drain. If it holds, the clean expectation is a shorter bench and steadier run for the core.

Best Player Assists Props for New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers

Lock in on the team rhythm behind Player Assists Props by using the same three stats every time: assist rate, assists per game, turnovers per game. New Orleans Pelicans: 59.8% assist rate, 25.1 assists per game, 13.5 turnovers per game; LA Clippers: 59.6%, 23.6, 14.1.

The team story is direct: higher assist rate plus higher assists per game usually nudges more Player Assists Props value, as long as turnovers per game does not wipe out possessions. Here it tilts toward New Orleans Pelicans. When minutes holds and the role is stable, that output is what the prop market has to price correctly.

• New Orleans Pelicans pick: fanduel -154 o2.5. Zion Williamson averages 3.5, and the line is 2.5. The board is not always pricing this side as the most likely, which is exactly the kind of setup to verify.
• LA Clippers pick: fanduel +124 o1.5. Bennedict Mathurin averages 3, and the line is 1.5. The board is not always pricing this side as the most likely, which is exactly the kind of setup to verify.

Pelicans vs Clippers NBA Player 3PM Props

Recent 3P% gives the best snapshot of current rhythm, and LA Clippers is at 32 while New Orleans Pelicans is at 37.7. The season 3-point percentage baseline is 0.2 for LA Clippers and 0.2 for New Orleans Pelicans.

• NOP pick: Fanduel Over -118 . Dejounte Murray (NOP) checks in at a proxy of 2.01 made threes with a line of 1.5. A stat-first says "Over lean", and the price implies the market is not treating that side as the most likely, which is the kind of spot to flag and then sanity-check (minutes/role, matchup, etc.).

• LAC pick: Fanduel Over +225 . Kawhi Leonard (LAC) lines up with a proxy of 4.23 made threes against a line of 1.5. A stat-first says "Over lean", and the price implies the market is not treating that side as the most likely, which is the kind of spot to flag and then sanity-check (minutes/role, matchup, etc.).

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Pelicans at Clippers NBA Player Points Prop Picks

In the last 10 nights , New Orleans Pelicans is 6-4 with a 60% win rate, hanging 118.3 points per game while conceding 115.7. LA Clippers sits at 4-6 with a 40% win rate, scoring 106.7 and allowing 110.7. That frame is the setup for NBA player points props.

If one team is more likely to carry the scoring , it is usually the side with the better outlook from recent scoring and recent points allowed. New Orleans Pelicans has the cleaner path on that read, and it is a useful signal when narrowing down points props.

• New Orleans Pelicans points play to circle : FanDuel Under +116. Derik Queen comes in at 12.1 points on the season against 13.5. The quick stat read points to "Under," and the book is still not pricing it as the most likely , so validate matchup and minutes.
• LA Clippers lean for this spot : FanDuel Over +140. Bennedict Mathurin sits at 19 points on the year versus a 11.5 line. The first stat-only read leans "Over," and the price shows it is not totally baked in, so this is a good spot to double-check usage and shot volume.

New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers Points + Assists Prop Picks

In the last five-game sample, New Orleans Pelicans are 4-1 and LA Clippers are 2-3.

When one side is winning more, points plus assists props can follow, and this straight signal leans New Orleans Pelicans off the recent five results.

• NOP look: BetMGM Over with odds listed at +100 on DeAndre Jordan points plus assists. The numbers push to Over because 4.7 sits above or below 3.5, and the spot is worth a tight double-check on minutes and usage.
• LAC pick: FanDuel Under priced at -106 for Kawhi Leonard points plus assists. This simple angle leans Under because 31.6 and 32.5 are separated by 0.9; highlight it and double-check role, minutes, and matchup fit.

New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers NBA Player Rebounds Prop Picks

When the cross check is flat, props come down to who controls the steady boards, and rebounds per game plus the split between offensive rebounds and defensive rebounds points to New Orleans Pelicans as the slight lean.

To keep rebounds props honest, the logic starts with rebounds per game versus the rebounds line and then checks minutes per game plus rebound percentage, which usually highlight the clearest value.

• NOP pick: FanDuel Under +146 . The clear read is Saddiq Bey at 5.8 versus 6.5, which opens value when minutes and role stay steady.
• LAC pick: FanDuel Over +154 . The clear read is Kawhi Leonard at 6.3 versus 4.5, which opens value when minutes and role stay steady.

New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers Player Points + Rebounds + Assists Prop Bets

Points + rebounds + assists props start with the team environment, and the cleanest way in is offensive rating versus defensive rating. The straight read is that a strong offensive rating can lift points and assists, while a tougher defensive rating can push rebounds through missed shots. The LA Clippers field-goal percentage and the New Orleans Pelicans field-goal percentage are worth a fast check because made shots can drive assists while missed shots can fuel rebounds.

A higher win percentage often tracks cleaner execution, and cleaner execution tends to show up in assists and efficient scoring. The selection stays quick straight : PRA per game versus the line, edge threshold check, then the best return among qualifying NBA Players from each team.

• NOP pick: Start with the quick test and it lands on Fanatics Over +100 for DeAndre Jordan PRA. When the mark sits at 9.5 and the average is 11.7, that margin can flip the price quickly.
• LAC pick: Start with the quick scan and it lands on FanDuel Under -104 for Derrick Jones Jr. PRA. When the number sits at 16.5 and the average is 14.9, that buffer can swing the price quickly.

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Before we get into specific markets, the thread is the same: a faster tempo tempo, and two teams whose rotation decisions matter a lot. Pelicans has played at roughly a 60% win clip over its last ten, and Clippers is around 40%.

This is the first market I circle. For Points + Assists, the two players to track are DeAndre Jordan for Pelicans and Kawhi Leonard for Clippers. The workload is usually visible early.

In Points + Rebounds + Assists, start with DeAndre Jordan on the Pelicans side and Derrick Jones Jr. for Clippers. If the game gets tight, these are the players you will see in the moments that matter. For the full game breakdown, read the full matchup preview.