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LA Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans

NBAregular • 2026-2027 Season
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Pelicans
New Orleans
124
vs
NOP 37%63% LAC
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenueSmoothie King Center
New Orleans, LA

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Clippers (away)
Pelicans (home)
63%
Win probability
37%
1
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Pelicans defeated the Clippers 124-109.

Our model predicted the Clippers would win with 63% confidence, but the Pelicans pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Clippers and was a major factor: Clippers defense (112.7 Opp PPG) better than Pelicans (119.7 Opp PPG)
  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Pelicans and was a notable factor: Pelicans offense (115.4 PPG) outpaces Clippers (113.4 PPG)
  • Recent Form favored the Clippers and was a contributing factor: Clippers (34-34) in better form than Pelicans (23-46)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Pelicans won 124-109

Pelicans won convincingly

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Clippers at 63%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

LAC
NOP
Defensive Efficiency
Offensive Efficiency
Recent Form
Home Field Advantage
Favours LAC|Favours NOP

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Defensive Efficiency

Clippers defense (112.7 Opp PPG) better than Pelicans (119.7 Opp PPG)

Clippers

Offensive Efficiency

Pelicans offense (115.4 PPG) outpaces Clippers (113.4 PPG)

Pelicans

Recent Form

Clippers (34-34) in better form than Pelicans (23-46)

Clippers

Turnover Differential

Pelicans turnover differential (+0) vs Clippers (+0)

Neutral

1 factor not shown (insufficient data)

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 3/18/2026, 8:30:03 AM

Key Players

Clippers

Jordan MillerG
TyTy Washington Jr.G
Kris DunnG
Sean PedullaG
Kobe SandersG

Pelicans

Trey AlexanderG
Saddiq BeyG
Jeremiah FearsG
Jordan HawkinsG
Bryce McGowensG

Frequently Asked Questions

Pelicans has a 37% win probability, while Clippers has a 63% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA.

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