Clippers vs Pelicans NBA Same Game Parlay Picks: Bet Harden (+9.5) Assists Prop on March 11

The Los Angeles Clippers (35-29) head to New Orleans to face the Pelicans (17-48) in a Western Conference showdown with playoff implications. The Clippers are fighting for positioning in the Play-In Tournament while the Pelicans are playing out the string in another lost season.

Zion Williamson is questionable, and if he sits, this parlay shifts to the Clippers’ NBA betting line instead of the Pelicans. Either way, we’re leaning into defense, tempo and early-game intensity in this four-leg NBA parlay.

Clippers vs Pelicans How to Watch

• Game: Los Angeles Clippers (33-29) vs New Orleans Pelicans
• Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
• Date/Time: Tuesday, March 11, 8:00 p.m. ET
• Clippers vs Pelicans Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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Clippers vs Pelicans Free NBA Parlay Picks

• Leg 1: Pelicans ATS (+7)

This pick hinges entirely on the NBA news today surrounding Zion Williamson’s status. If he plays, the Pelicans should cover at home, where they’ve been a much tougher team. If he sits, New Orleans lacks offensive firepower and the Clippers should control the game from start to finish.

• Pelicans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games vs. the Clippers, including a three-point loss earlier this season.
• Clippers are just 13-19 ATS on the road, struggling to cover as favorites (17-23 ATS overall in that role).
• If Zion plays, New Orleans gets a huge boost inside (24.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 5.0 APG) and matches up better defensively.
• If Zion sits, the Pelicans lack scoring depth, and the Clippers’ 4th-ranked defense should control the game.

New Orleans has covered in six of its last eight home NBA matchups, but that’s entirely dependent on Williamson’s presence in the lineup. If he’s out, Los Angeles’ depth and defensive edge make them the right play.

Bet on Pelicans ATS (+7)

• Leg 2: Under 222.5

Neither of these teams plays at a blistering pace, and the Clippers‘ defense is one of the best in the NBA.

• The Pelicans rank 25th in offensive efficiency and have failed to score more than 110 points in five of their last six games.
• The Clippers allow just 110.2 PPG on the road and have held opponents under 105 points in three of their last five games.
• In their last five matchups, these teams have averaged just 214 total points per game.

Expect a slower, grind-it-out game where neither team lights up the scoreboard in NBA free picks.

Bet on Clippers vs Pelicans Under 222.5

• Leg 3: James Harden Over 9.5 Assists

James Harden has fully taken over as the Clippers’ primary playmaker, and it shows in his stats:

• He is averaging 8.6 APG this season but 9.2 APG in his last five games.
• Coming off a 29-point, 11-assist, 9-rebound game against the Kings.
• Pelicans allow the 6th-most assists per game (26.7) and struggle defending lead ball-handlers.

If the Clippers win, Harden will be a major facilitator, racking up double-digit dimes against a weak defense and cashing this NBA player prop bet.

Bet on James Harden Over 9.5 Assists (-114)

• Leg 4: Race to 20 Points

The Clippers start games stronger than the Pelicans and have won the race to 20 points in four of their last five matchups against New Orleans. You can also use this stat to beat Tuesday’s NBA 1st quarter lines.

• The Pelicans rank 27th in 1st quarter scoring (24.1 PPG), while the Clippers rank 9th (28.7 PPG).
• The Clippers’ defensive pressure often forces early turnovers and bad shots from opponents.
• If Zion sits, expect the Pelicans to struggle out of the gate offensively.

This leg pairs well with the under as the Clippers should jump out early before the game slows down.

Bet on Clippers to Win the Race to 20 (-180)

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