Zach Thompson shares his top player prop wagers on DraftKings Sportsbook for the upcoming game between the Pelicans and the Clippers on Sunday.
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Key Player Matchups
On Sunday, the NBA features two late games in Los Angeles following several early matchups. One of these contests pits the New Orleans Pelicans against the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. This marks the second game in a row for the Pelicans, who are currently on a four-game winning streak. Both teams have compelling narratives to explore, so let’s delve into the matchup and examine some player prop bets for the Pelicans vs. Clippers game.
The Clippers are favored by 7.5 points at home, with the total points line at 223.5 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The two teams are set to face each other three times over the next three weeks, and the Clippers narrowly triumphed by two points in their initial encounter on Halloween.
The Pelicans began the season poorly at 3-22 and currently hold a record of 19-42, despite winning four consecutive games and six out of their last eight. The team has faced numerous significant injuries, yet they feature some promising young talent. Conversely, the Clippers stand at 27-31; however, they traded James Harden before the deadline and have lost three games in a row leading up to this matchup. They still occupy the final position for the Play-In Tournament as the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference, but the season has been largely underwhelming.
Betting Insights
The Clippers have reported that John Collins is questionable for the game, while Darius Garland has been ruled out. Conversely, the Pelicans have confirmed that Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray are available to play, but Zion Williamson is listed as questionable after exiting Saturday’s match early due to an ankle injury.
Best Prop Bets for Pelicans vs. Clippers
Murray made his return from an Achilles injury and played his first game of the season last Tuesday. He was sidelined for just over a year, not participating from January 31, 2025, until February 25, 2026. He immediately rejoined the starting lineup, scoring 13 points and providing three assists in 25 minutes, contributing to the Pelicans’ victory over Golden State.
Game Preview Analysis
He took the court again on Thursday facing the Jazz and performed even better, scoring 17 points and providing nine assists in just 26 minutes, easily surpassing this prop line.
Murray missed Saturday’s rematch in Utah, anticipating he’ll be ready for the second game of the back-to-back on Sunday. He will team up with Murphy for the first time this season, and the two guards might need to shoulder more of the scoring load if Williamson is unavailable.
Regardless, his playing time is expected to increase as he regains his full pace, and Murray has already assumed a significant and effective position in the Pelicans’ backcourt.
Recent Team Performances
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Since the trade involving Harden, Dunn has taken on a more prominent position in the Clippers’ backcourt, although his assist numbers are slightly trailing behind his recent output.
Throughout the season, he is currently averaging only 3.6 assists per game, which might make this alternate line appear quite elevated at first glance. Nevertheless, in his previous 10 games, Dunn has recorded at least six assists in eight of those matches and is averaging 5.9 assists per game.
He experienced an unusual game with no assists against the Magic last Sunday, but he rebounded with seven assists in his latest game against the Lakers on Thursday. Looking ahead to a promising matchup with the Pelicans, Dunn is likely to record six assists and capitalize on this enticing plus-money bet on Sunday.
With both Murphy and Murray returning, Fears is expected to see a significantly diminished role. I supported the rookie in yesterday’s prop bets, and he had an impressive performance that exceeded his prop line. I have a strong appreciation for Fears overall, but I’m uncertain he’ll receive sufficient playing time to surpass this prop on Sunday night.
He surpassed this prop line comfortably with 34 PRA in that game, yet he fell short of this line in three consecutive matches prior (two of which involved Murray). Before Saturday’s impressive performance against Utah, he had recorded under this prop line in 13 out of his last 16 games.
Fears could surpass this mark if the game turns one-sided and he ends up playing a lot during garbage time, but in a competitive matchup, he probably won’t have enough opportunities to exceed 21 PRA.
If you’re crafting a Same Game Parlay (SGP) for the matchup between the Pelicans and Clippers this Sunday night, incorporating the under on Leonard’s 3PM enhances the odds to +1000 for these four bets.
Leonard has been finding ample opportunities without Harden, yet he has fallen short of this prop line in nine out of his last 11 contests. Generally, he has been quite engaged, averaging 27.9 points per game during that 13-game period, but his shooting from beyond the arc has been subpar at 32.9%, with an average of 2.1 three-pointers made per game in that timeframe.
