LA Lakers
New Orleans Pelicans
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Pelicans

The LA Lakers meet the New Orleans Pelicans in the Emirates NBA Cup. Our betting preview features expert predictions, best bets, updated odds, matchup stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Lakers to Dominate

We’re really sweet on the Lakers who are -10.5 on the spread. They should enjoy a huge win against the Pelicans and cover the line at -110.

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9 Wins for Lakers in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

LA Lakers were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 121-92 reverse against Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Luka Doncic poured in 19 points, with Dalton Knecht contributing 16 and Austin Reaves adding 13.

New Orleans Pelicans have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at Smoothie King Center, they were turned over 125-117 by Portland Trail Blazers. Offensively, Derik Queen led the way, scoring 26, while Saddiq Bey added 25 and Trey Murphy 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 124-108 win for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena when they last played the Pelicans. The Lakers have won six on the spin against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.4 points, 40.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 9.6 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 49.2% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.4 points and 39.8 rebounds per matchup.

Austin Reaves is averaging 20.4 points and 5.5 assists, while DeAndre Ayton averages 6.9 rebounds and Luka Doncic 2.1 (30.4%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 107.5 points, 40.7 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 8.4 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 121.0 points and 46.5 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 19.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.0 (36.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey, Kevon Looney.

LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Go for Lakers against the spread in order to get the best value. The big favorites should be able to cover a line of -10.5 at -110 for this NBA matchup.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Lakers vs Pelicans stats:

  • The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games against Lakers.

Lakers -10.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jeremiah Fears Under 15.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has recorded an average of 9.75 points in the past 4 home games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -105 available.

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Austin Reaves Over 23.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has averaged 29.14 points in the past 7 games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -122 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers -10.5
Totals Over 228.5
Player Points Jeremiah Fears Under 15.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Lakers -10.5. We’ve also gone for Over 228.5 and Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) to score Under 15.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 125 - 111 Pelicans logo Pelicans

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Lakers to achieve a winning scoreline of 125-111 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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 above betting predictions.

Lakers Big Favorites With the Books

LA Lakers have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -476 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 83% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New Orleans Pelicans are trading at +370.

The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 227.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 227.5, it’s -110.

NBA fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -106 can be found for him scoring Over 34.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 23.5
-122
Under 23.5
-109
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-108
Under 21.5
-125
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Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)
Over 15.5
-120
Under 15.5
-110
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-106
Under 8.5
-127
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-147
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-159
Under 3.5
+120
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Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-115
Under 3.5
-115
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Player Rebounds
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-143
Under 8.5
+108
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-114
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+108
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 4.5
-110
Under 4.5
-120
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Last Ten Pelicans Home Games Include Seven Defeats

The Pelicans have gone 3-7 across their last 10 home games, putting up 105.50 points per contest and giving up 116.20.

The Lakers own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 109.60 points per contest and giving up 115.70.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 3-7 221.70 105.50 116.20 3 7
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 5-5 225.30 109.60 115.70 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 8 36.58 279 71 34.9 8.9 3.5 9.1 0.4 1.8
Austin Reaves 9 36.04 255 75 28.3 8.3 2.6 5.1 - 1.4
Rui Hachimura 12 34.54 192 16 16.0 1.3 2.0 3.8 0.3 0.7

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 11 35.85 203 41 18.5 3.7 2.8 6.8 0.2 1.3
Zion Williamson 5 31.48 112 23 22.4 4.6 - 6.8 0.2 2.0
Herbert Jones 11 30.34 112 27 10.2 2.5 1.9 3.6 0.2 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
LeBron James
Injured
Gabe Vincent
Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Jordan Poole
Injured
Zion Williamson
Injured

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup
0 Jeremiah Fears
2 Herbert Jones
25 Trey Murphy
41 Saddiq Bey
55 Kevon Looney
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
15 Austin Reaves
28 Rui Hachimura
36 Marcus Smart
77 Luka Doncic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

12 Nov NBA
Lakers 92-121 Thunder
10 Nov NBA
Lakers 121-111 Hornets
08 Nov NBA
Lakers 102-122 Hawks
05 Nov NBA
Spurs 116-118 Lakers
03 Nov NBA
Lakers 123-115 Trail Blazers
02 Nov NBA
Heat 120-130 Lakers
31 Oct NBA
Lakers 117-112 Grizzlies
29 Oct NBA
Lakers 116-115 Timberwolves
27 Oct NBA
Trail Blazers 122-108 Lakers
26 Oct NBA
Lakers 127-120 Kings

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

12 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 125-117 Pelicans
10 Nov NBA
Pelicans 98-121 Suns
08 Nov NBA
Pelicans 119-126 Spurs
05 Nov NBA
Pelicans 101-99 Mavericks
04 Nov NBA
Hornets 112-116 Pelicans
02 Nov NBA
Pelicans 106-137 Thunder
31 Oct NBA
Pelicans 124-126 Clippers
29 Oct NBA
Pelicans 88-122 Nuggets
27 Oct NBA
Celtics 122-90 Pelicans
24 Oct NBA
Spurs 120-116 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 21 1 0.955 122.3 107 15.3 10-0 11-1 4-1 17-1 10-0 13W
Pistons 18 5 0.783 118.5 113.3 5.2 10-2 8-3 4-3 13-5 7-3 1W
Rockets 15 5 0.75 121.5 109.7 11.8 7-2 8-3 2-1 8-4 8-2 2W
Nuggets 16 6 0.727 125.5 116.8 8.7 6-4 10-2 2-1 12-5 6-4 2W
Lakers 16 6 0.727 118.6 116.5 2.1 7-3 9-3 2-2 12-4 8-2 1L
Knicks 15 7 0.682 121.4 113 8.4 12-1 3-6 4-1 11-7 7-3 2W
Spurs 15 7 0.682 118.9 114.5 4.4 9-2 6-5 6-0 9-6 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 14 8 0.636 120.8 115.5 5.3 7-3 7-5 3-3 9-7 6-4 4W
Raptors 15 9 0.625 116.5 113.5 3 8-4 7-5 3-2 13-5 6-4 2L
Celtics 14 9 0.609 117.1 110.5 6.6 8-4 6-5 3-4 10-6 8-2 4W
Heat 14 9 0.609 122.8 117.9 4.9 10-2 4-7 2-2 8-5 7-3 2L
Magic 14 9 0.609 118.6 113.9 4.7 9-4 5-5 4-2 11-7 7-3 1W
76ers 13 9 0.591 117.3 116.3 1 7-6 6-3 5-2 11-9 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 14 10 0.583 119.6 116 3.6 9-5 5-5 6-0 11-8 5-5 1W
Suns 13 10 0.565 116.2 113.8 2.4 8-4 5-6 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 13 11 0.542 117.5 116.5 1 4-6 9-5 3-1 7-7 4-6 3L
Warriors 11 12 0.478 113.7 113.4 0.3 7-3 4-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 10 13 0.435 113.3 116.1 -2.8 5-6 5-7 4-3 9-7 6-4 1W
Bucks 10 14 0.417 115.2 117.7 -2.5 7-7 3-7 3-3 8-10 2-8 1L
Bulls 9 13 0.409 118.5 122.5 -4 6-4 3-9 1-5 6-10 3-7 6L
Trail Blazers 9 14 0.391 118.3 120.7 -2.4 3-6 6-8 3-3 7-9 3-7 1L
Jazz 8 14 0.364 118.4 125.6 -7.2 6-6 2-8 0-4 4-10 4-6 1L
Mavericks 8 15 0.348 111.4 115.7 -4.3 5-9 3-6 1-5 4-10 5-5 3W
Hornets 7 16 0.304 114.6 118.4 -3.8 5-6 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1W
Clippers 6 17 0.261 111.8 117.1 -5.3 3-7 3-10 1-4 4-10 2-8 1L
Nets 5 17 0.227 109 118 -9 1-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Kings 5 17 0.227 111 122.8 -11.8 3-7 2-10 1-3 4-15 2-8 4L
Pacers 5 18 0.217 111 119.4 -8.4 4-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 4-6 1W
Wizards 3 18 0.143 112.2 128.1 -15.9 2-7 1-11 1-2 2-14 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 20 0.13 112.7 123.4 -10.7 2-11 1-9 1-5 1-18 1-9 5L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak