Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT)
Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
TV: Gulf Coast Sports / Pelicans+, ClipperVision
The Pelicans open a two-game California road trip against a Clippers team mired in a seven-game losing streak. New Orleans snapped its own four-game win streak with a 115-109 home loss to Minnesota on Friday but remains the more consistent side early in the 2026-27 season. The Clippers are short-handed and searching for their first sustained positive stretch under Tyronn Lue.
Current Player Rosters
New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (team-leading ~20.6 PPG, efficient interior scoring and defense), Dejounte Murray (playmaking and scoring), Jeremiah Fears (young guard production ~14.8 PPG and assists), Trey Murphy III (wing scoring and shooting), Saddiq Bey, Herbert Jones (defense), Karlo Matković, Derik Queen (rebounding), and depth pieces including Bennedict Mathurin, Jordan Poole, and Trendon Watford.
Los Angeles Clippers: Darius Garland (~20.9 PPG, ~6.6 APG as primary creator), Rui Hachimura (scoring and rebounding), Brook Lopez (spacing and rim protection), Derrick Jones Jr., Kris Dunn (defense and facilitation), Keaton Wagler, Kobe Sanders, and supporting cast. The roster is depleted by multiple absences.
Injury Reports
Pelicans:
Yves Missi (left knee contusion/bone bruise) — Out (missed recent games)
Two-way/G League players (e.g., Malik Dia, Jaron Pierre Jr.) — Out/assignment
Core rotation around Williamson, Murray, Murphy, and Fears is expected available.
Clippers:
Bradley Beal (right knee management) — Out
Brandon Ingram (right heel/Achilles-related) — Out
Isaiah Jackson (left groin) — Out
Jordan Miller (left rotator cuff/shoulder) — Out
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser (right Lisfranc) — Out
Significant frontcourt and wing depth is missing; Garland and remaining rotation will carry a heavy load.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Zion Williamson vs. Rui Hachimura / Derrick Jones Jr. / Brook Lopez: Williamson’s power and paint dominance against Clippers’ versatile forwards and Lopez’s length/shot-blocking. New Orleans thrives in the paint; limiting second-chance opportunities will be key for LA.
Dejounte Murray / Jeremiah Fears vs. Darius Garland / Kris Dunn: Guard creation and perimeter defense. Garland’s scoring and playmaking face pressure from Murray’s steals and Fears’ energy.
Trey Murphy III / Saddiq Bey vs. Derrick Jones Jr. / Hachimura: Wing shooting and two-way play. Pelicans’ spacing vs. Clippers’ athleticism on the wing.
Interior battle (Karlo Matković / Derik Queen vs. Brook Lopez): Rebounding and rim protection with Missi and Jackson out.
Recent Team Forms
Pelicans (4-5): Started 0-4, then won four straight (including OT wins) before Friday’s loss to Minnesota (Zion limited to 13 points). Strong offensive output (~120 PPG range) but defensive inconsistencies. Road record is mixed (1-2). They generate high paint points and steals.
Clippers (1-7): One win (opening night) followed by seven straight losses, including blown late leads at home (e.g., vs. Miami in OT and Toronto). Offense is inconsistent (~109 PPG), turnovers are high (~20 per game in some reports), and the injury list has compounded issues. Home form is poor (1-3 range).
Series History
Recent meetings have been competitive and somewhat even. New Orleans won the last two encounters in March 2026 (105-99 and 124-109 at home). The Clippers took earlier games in the prior season. Overall head-to-head in recent years is relatively balanced, with New Orleans holding a slight edge in the latest matchups. This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season.
Betting Trends
New Orleans has been solid against the spread (6-3 early). Clippers are roughly even ATS despite the losing streak. Totals have trended toward the over in some recent games for both, though Clippers’ home scoring has been lower at times. Public leaning toward the healthier Pelicans.
The Pelicans’ interior strength with Zion Williamson, secondary creation from Murray and Fears, and overall better health should edge a depleted Clippers side that continues to struggle with consistency and closing games. Expect a competitive, relatively high-scoring affair at Intuit Dome, with New Orleans pulling away late or holding on in a tight finish as they look to start a new winning streak on the road. Clippers’ home crowd and Garland’s scoring punch keep it close, but the talent and availability gap favors the visitors.
Game Odds
New Orleans Pelicans – 1.5
Los Angeles Clippers 227
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 7, 2026
