LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 6, 19:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Pelicans

The LA Lakers hit the hardwood against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Pelicans Should Put Up a Fight

The Pelicans look a great play at +5.5 on the spread. They could beat the Lakers and the -114 about this selection makes lots of appeal.

9 Wins for Lakers in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

LA Lakers made it back-to-back wins after a 120-114 home success over Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic poured in 36 points, with Jake LaRavia contributing 26 and LeBron James adding 26.

New Orleans Pelicans have suffered defeat in their last seven games. Most recently, a 125-106 scoreline occurred on the road at Kaseya Center against Miami Heat. Trey Murphy scored 27 points, with Jeremiah Fears putting up 21 and Derik Queen contributing 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Lakers claim a 133-121 win over the Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. It’s been eight victories on the bounce for the Lakers when playing the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L

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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.9 points, 41.2 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 48.5% from the field and 75.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 119.9 points and 41.7 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 28.0 points, 7.1 assists and 2.6 (28.9%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 6.0 rebounds.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.8 points, 44.5 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 124.0 points and 49.3 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 24.0 points, Derik Queen 7.9 rebounds and Jordan Poole 3.6 assists, while Trey Murphy has an average of 2.9 (45.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy.

LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Step into LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re confident that the underdogs can either win or suffer a narrow defeat in this NBA contest. That makes the Pelicans at +5.5 the best wager and odds of -114 are available.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key Lakers vs Pelicans stats:

The +5.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Pelicans +5.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jake LaRavia Under 13.5 Points -120

Jake LaRavia (Lakers) has recorded an average of 9.2 points in the past 5 games on the road. We are therefore keen to back the -120 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Jeremiah Fears Over 3.5 Rebounds +130

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has secured Over 3.5 rebounds in 3 straight games at home. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the +130 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

Latest Jeremiah Fears Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans +5.5

Totals Under 244.5

Player Points Jake LaRavia Under 13.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Pelicans to cover the +5.5 spread, Under 244.5 on the total and Jake LaRavia (Lakers) to score Under 13.5 points.

A same game parlay is a great alternative for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single basketball game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers

118 - 115 Pelicans logo

Pelicans

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Lakers to land a 118-115 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Have Lakers as Favorites

Sportsbooks’ favorites LA Lakers are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -222 about them triumphing means a 69% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +184.

The spread is calculated to be 5.5, while total points comes in at 244.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 244.5 can get -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -125 can be found for him scoring Over 33.5 points and there is -108 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

LeBron James (Lakers)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

LeBron James (Lakers)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and basketball bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Will Pelicans End Their Losing Streak at Home?

The Pelicans have come out on the wrong side in four straight at Smoothie King Center. They have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, putting up 122.70 points per contest and giving up 122.00.

The Lakers have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 114.00 points per matchup and conceding 114.30.

The Lakers beat the Pelicans 118-104 when they last met at Smoothie King Center. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Smoothie King Center, the Lakers have won six while the Pelicans have taken four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O240.5	U240.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		4-6	244.70	122.70	122.00	5	5
LA Lakers Away Stats		7-3	228.30	114.00	114.30	2	8

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Lakers

NBA: 05/01 Grizzlies 114 Lakers120
NBA: 03/01 Grizzlies 121 Lakers128
NBA: 31/12 Pistons 128 Lakers106
NBA: 29/12 Kings 101 Lakers125
NBA: 26/12 Rockets 119 Lakers96

Pelicans

NBA: 05/01 Pelicans 106 Heat125
NBA: 03/01 Trail Blazers 122 Pelicans109
NBA: 01/01 Pelicans 118 Bulls134
NBA: 30/12 Knicks 130 Pelicans125
NBA: 28/12 Suns 123 Pelicans114

Head to Head

Lakers vs Pelicans

NBA: 01/12 2025 Pelicans 121 Lakers 133
NBA: 15/11 2025 Lakers 118 Pelicans 104
NBA: 05/04 2025 Pelicans 108 Lakers 124
NBA: 05/03 2025 Pelicans 115 Lakers 136
NBA: 17/11 2024 Lakers 104 Pelicans 99
NBA: 17/04 2024 Lakers 110 Pelicans 106
NBA: 14/04 2024 Lakers 124 Pelicans 108
NBA: 10/02 2024 Pelicans 122 Lakers 139
NBA: 01/01 2024 Lakers 109 Pelicans 129
NBA: 08/12 2023 Pelicans 89 Lakers 133

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 240.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 240.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.90 pts and allowed 119.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.00 pts and allowed 114.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 241.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 244.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 240.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 240.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.80 pts and allowed 124.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 122.70 pts and allowed 122.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (61%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 21.80 (75.43%)
Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 30.10
Assists: 24.60
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 8.20
Turnovers : 14.80
Personal Fouls: 21.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 23.30 (77.15%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 32.20
Assists: 23.00
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 8.50
Turnovers : 13.70
Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.70 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.30 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 21.50 (79.93%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 32.00
Assists: 24.60
Blocks: 5.70
Steals: 8.80
Turnovers : 14.10
Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 36.50 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 9.00 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 22.70 (81.65%)
Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 32.20
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 5.60
Steals: 9.40
Turnovers : 12.00
Personal Fouls: 20.70

Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Luka Doncic	26	36.41	875	225	33.7	8.7	3.3	8.1	0.6	1.5
Austin Reaves	23	35.3	612	144	26.6	6.3	2.7	5.2	0.2	1.0
LeBron James	17	33.33	361	114	21.2	6.7	1.5	5.2	0.6	0.9

Rui Hachimura	27	32.49	344	23	12.7	0.9	1.8	3.8	0.2	0.6
DeAndre Ayton	29	29.44	414	24	14.3	0.8	-	8.4	1.0	0.8
Marcus Smart	24	27.65	231	75	9.6	3.1	1.5	2.8	0.4	1.4
Jake LaRavia	33	26.12	318	67	9.6	2.0	1.1	4.3	0.5	1.3
Gabe Vincent	14	21.48	66	20	4.7	1.4	1.2	0.9	0.1	0.5
Jarred Vanderbilt	24	19.4	123	32	5.1	1.3	0.6	5.5	0.4	0.9
Jaxson Hayes	28	17.34	173	26	6.2	0.9	0.0	4.0	0.6	0.4
Nick Smith Jr.	16	16.33	123	20	7.7	1.3	1.4	1.1	0.1	0.5
Dalton Knecht	28	13.21	150	12	5.4	0.4	0.9	1.8	0.3	0.3
Maximilian Kleber	16	12.01	29	11	1.8	0.7	0.2	1.7	0.3	0.3
Bronny James	18	8.17	29	24	1.6	1.3	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.5
Adou Thiero	15	5.78	20	5	1.3	0.3	-	1.2	0.1	0.3
Christopher Manon	3	4.27	-	-	-	-	-	1.0	0.7	0.3
Drew Timme	3	3.67	2	3	0.7	1.0	-	1.0	-	0.3

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	34	35.47	703	119	20.7	3.5	2.8	6.1	0.2	1.6
Saddiq Bey	34	29.88	513	78	15.1	2.3	1.6	5.9	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	21	28.5	479	68	22.8	3.2	-	5.9	0.6	1.1

Herbert Jones	22	28.01	215	52	9.8	2.4	1.4	3.7	0.3	1.7
Jordan Poole	18	27.75	300	67	16.7	3.7	2.6	1.9	0.4	0.7
Jeremiah Fears	37	26.75	535	115	14.5	3.1	1.1	3.5	0.2	1.2
Derik Queen	36	25.93	473	145	13.1	4.0	0.2	7.0	0.9	1.0
Jose Alvarado	34	22.15	272	108	8.0	3.2	1.6	2.8	0.1	1.0
Bryce McGowens	23	18.55	175	30	7.6	1.3	0.8	2.2	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	29	17.66	150	31	5.2	1.1	-	5.2	1.2	0.3
Kevon Looney	15	14.77	40	25	2.7	1.7	0.1	5.2	0.5	0.3
Micah Peavy	31	14.84	135	29	4.4	0.9	0.4	2.1	0.1	0.5
Jordan Hawkins	28	13.76	127	21	4.5	0.8	0.9	1.6	0.1	0.1
Karlo Matkovic	24	12.27	119	19	5.0	0.8	0.4	3.3	0.7	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	4	9.95	14	5	3.5	1.3	0.5	1.0	0.3	0.3
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

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New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

1 Zion Williamson

2 Herbert Jones

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

5 DeAndre Ayton

12 Jake LaRavia

23 LeBron James

36 Marcus Smart

77 Luka Doncic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Pistons 128-106 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Kings 101-125 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Rockets 119-96 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Lakers 108-132 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Lakers 88-103 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Lakers 143-135 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Lakers 116-114 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

10 Dec NBA

Spurs 132-119 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-134 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Knicks 130-125 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Suns 123-114 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Suns 115-108 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Pacers 109-128 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Rockets 128-133 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

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

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