Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Pelicans versus the Lakers? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Lakers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 229.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Lakers – New Orleans Pelicans odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Lakers have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. It is worth noting that even though the Lakers have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in the three most recent matchups vs. the Pelicans, they are just 1-2 the last three times they hosted the Pelicans.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their last five home contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
In today’s game against the Lakers, the Pelicans are looking to build on their above .500 record, which stands at 12-10. When facing Western Conference opponents, the Pelicans are 9-8, while going 3-2 against non-conference teams.
New Orleans has an overall ATS record of 13-9 as they come into today’s game. Currently, the Pelicans are on a seven game ATS win streak when they are underdogs, and they are 4-5 vs. the spread as favorites.
The Pelicans have had over half of their games remain below the over/under lines, with their over/under record sitting at 10-12-0. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 215.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 227.7.
New Orleans’ offense had a good outing, putting up 127 points against the Kings. They achieved a 54% field goal percentage and went 19/23 from the free-throw line. Brandon Ingram led the scoring for the Pelicans, contributing 30 points. Additionally, Herbert Jones chipped in with 23 points.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 17th in the NBA, permitting 113.4 points per game.
In their previous matchup vs. the Kings, the Pelicans’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 54% leading to 117 points.
Coming into today’s games, the Lakers have an overall record of 13-9 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. On the road, the Lakers are 4-7 this season compared to their 9-2 record at home.
Los Angeles comes in with an overall ATS record of 10-12 so far this season. On the road, the Lakers have an ATS record of 5-6, as opposed to a 5-6 record against the spread when playing at home.
The over/under record for Los Angeles is currently 9-13-0, and they have witnessed two consecutive games staying below the over/under lines. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 226.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 228.4.
In their recent matchup, the Lakers offense ended with 106 points against the Suns. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 37.3% and made 9 threes. On the offensive front, the Lakers have a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, ranking 6th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 29th in terms of percentage and 30th in three-pointers made.
On defense, Lakers is currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up an average of 113.0 points per game.
For the season, Los Angeles is ranked 29th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 18.5 free-throws per game vs. the Lakers and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.8%.
In spite of being 2 point underdogs, we anticipate the Pelicans winning this one 118-113.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- We like the Pelicans on the moneyline (+104)
- The Pelicans are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Projecting a combined 231 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Hip – Probable
- LeBron James – Calf – Questionable
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Heel – Probable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Larry Nance Jr. – Rib – Out
- Matt Ryan – Calf – Out
