LA Clippers defeat New Orleans Pelicans 139-123: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NBA · New Orleans Pelicans 123, LA Clippers 139
The LA Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-123 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Intuit Dome. The LA Clippers covered the spread as 2-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 226, with 262 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers final score and game recap
It was 28-28 after the first quarter. The LA Clippers led 67-60 at halftime. They outscored the New Orleans Pelicans 72-63 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Trey Murphy III (New Orleans Pelicans): 26 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jeremiah Fears (New Orleans Pelicans): 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Darius Garland (LA Clippers): 24 points, 10 assists.
- Brook Lopez (LA Clippers): 20 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers?
The LA Clippers covered the spread as 2-point underdogs and won outright, by 16 points.
The spread opened at New Orleans Pelicans -1.5 and closed at New Orleans Pelicans -2. AiQ's pick was the New Orleans Pelicans -1.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
Did New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 262 points combined against a closing total of 226, over by 36. 127 of the 262 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 230 and closed at 226. AiQ's pick was the over 226.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
How did AiQ's New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the New Orleans Pelicans to win at -121, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the New Orleans Pelicans -1.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 226.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the total and wrong on the moneyline and the spread.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: LA Clippers won the first half, paying +102.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-quarter total 58.5: the under, paying -110, with 56 points scored.
- First-half total 116.5: the over, paying -105, with 127 points scored.
- New Orleans Pelicans team total 113.5: the over, paying -115, with 123 scored.
- First-half spread: LA Clippers +0.5 covered, paying -105.
- LA Clippers team total 112.5: the over, paying -110, with 139 scored.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Orleans Pelicans at -124 and the LA Clippers at +103. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New Orleans Pelicans a 53% favorite. The LA Clippers won as the underdog at +103: $103 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the New Orleans Pelicans, the price before the game was -121: priced below fair (−4.7% value).
The spread moved toward the New Orleans Pelicans between the open and the close, and the LA Clippers covered. The total moved down from 230 to 226, and the game went over.
New Orleans Pelicans and LA Clippers betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New Orleans Pelicans 4-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-3 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 10 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the New Orleans Pelicans.
This result left the LA Clippers 2-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-3 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times, with 1 push.
What's next for New Orleans Pelicans and LA Clippers?
Next for the New Orleans Pelicans: at the Golden State Warriors on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the LA Clippers: at the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.