LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Lakers to Give Pelicans a Tough Test

There’s a great opportunity to back the Lakers against the spread considering they should perform well against the Pelicans. Snap up the -110 when it comes to the underdogs covering the +3.5.

Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 139-122 Lakers Win

LA Lakers have won four road games on the spin, triumphing 123-120 in their previous appearance. This was against Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. LeBron James led the way with 37 points and added 5 assists. He scored 8 free throws and 13 field goals.

New Orleans Pelicans won their last game 114-109, making it four on the bounce. This was a road victory at Chase Center against Golden State Warriors. CJ McCollum’s performance included 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

It was a 139-122 win for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena when they last played the Pelicans. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, Brandon Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas.

Expert NBA Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the NBA betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Lakers vs Pelicans stats:

• The +3.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +3.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games against Lakers.

We’re confident of LA Lakers staying close in this NBA contest, with our pick being that they’ll cover the spread. The +3.5 line looks generous at odds of -110.

There are several alternatives to the spread and we particularly like the Winning Margin lines. It’s great whether you’re expecting things to be close or comprehensive.

Lakers +3.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Anthony Davis Over 24.5 Points -108

Anthony Davis (Lakers) has scored an average of 28 points in the past 5 road games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -108.

Current Anthony Davis Lines and Odds

24.5 Points

Over -120

Under -110

2.5 Assists

Over -161

Under +120

13.5 Rebounds

Over -112

Under -118

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 114 - 112 Pelicans

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Lakers to land a 114-112 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Pelicans Could Have the Edge Say the Books

The sportsbooks have New Orleans Pelicans at -125 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 56% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. LA Lakers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +105.

The spread is 2 and the total points line is currently 231. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those who wager Under 231 can get -110.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Pelicans at -115. On the flip side, the Lakers are -115 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Lakers

+105

Pelicans

-125

Point Spread

Lakers +2

-115

Pelicans -2

-105

Total Points

Under 231

-110

Over 231

-110

LeBron James Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite LeBron James is available at -123 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -108 is available.

Player Points

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 26.5

-123

Under 26.5

-108

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 25.5

-114

Under 25.5

-116

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 24.5

-120

Under 24.5

-110

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-116

D'Angelo Russell (Lakers)

Over 16.5

-112

Under 16.5

-118

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 14.5

-116

Under 14.5

-114

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-110

Jonas Valanciunas (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-119

Herbert Jones (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

-106

Under 9.5

-123

Player Assists

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-103

Under 8.5

-128

D'Angelo Russell (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-106

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+120

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+112

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+116

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+120

Player Rebounds

Anthony Davis (Lakers)

Over 13.5

-112

Under 13.5

-118

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-102

Under 7.5

-130

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-137

Jonas Valanciunas (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

+104

CJ McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-149

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+112

Under 4.5

-149

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-110

D'Angelo Russell (Lakers)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-172

Herbert Jones (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-114

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

3 CJ McCollum

5 Herbert Jones

14 Brandon Ingram

17 Jonas Valanciunas

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

1 D'Angelo Russell

3 Anthony Davis

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

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