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

The Lakers and the Pelicans are capable of scoring more than 219.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -108.

New Orleans Pelicans have now lost three straight road games. In their previous game, LA Clippers won 114-98 at Intuit Dome. Jose Alvarado scored 17 points, with Bruce Brown getting 16 and Kelly Olynyk 12.

LA Lakers were defeated last time out. Crypto.com Arena saw them beaten at home to Golden State Warriors by a 123-116 scoreline. On the points front, LeBron James recorded 33, Austin Reaves 31 and Rui Hachimura 24.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 136-115 triumph when facing the Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers have beaten the Pelicans in the past five matchups. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Pelicans	3	22	0.12	113	123.7	-10.7	2-12	1-10	1-6	1-19	1-9	7L

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3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 103.4 points, 44.0 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 6.6 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 72.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.2 points and 40.1 rebounds per contest.

CJ McCollum is averaging 11.1 points, Yves Missi 6.9 rebounds and Jose Alvarado 5.3 assists, while Jordan Hawkins averages 1.5 (28.8%) 3-pointers made.

The Lakers have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.6 points, 41.3 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.5 points and 43.7 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 24.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 3.0 (36.1%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Keion Brooks, Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, Jose Alvarado, Yves Missi.

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, Dorian Finney-Smith, LeBron James, Luka Doncic.

New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this NBA game. Our pick is for Over 219.5 points to be scored at odds of -108 which makes lots of appeal.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert NBA verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Pelicans vs Lakers stats:

• The 219.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Pelicans games on the road.
• The 219.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Pelicans games on the road.
• The 219.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Lakers games.
• The 219.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lakers games.

Over 219.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are ways to get bigger odds by wagering Over on the Totals. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if their selection wins.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Austin Reaves Over 18.5 Points -125

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has averaged 25.6 points in the past 5 games. He should therefore be capable of going over the line, with -125 available when it comes to having a wager on Player Points.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-109

Under 20.5

-122

Assists

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-110

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

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Rui Hachimura Under 4.5 Rebounds -145

Rui Hachimura (Lakers) has had Under 4.5 rebounds in 5 of the past 6 games. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -145 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds pick.

Latest Rui Hachimura Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-115

Under 12.5

-115

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-145

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans 108 - 118 Lakers

We’re going for the Lakers to win by a 118-108 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Lakers 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.

With an estimated 93% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -1250 betting odds about LA Lakers triumphing in this NBA game. New Orleans Pelicans are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +750.

The current spread is 15 and total points is 222.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 222.5, this selection is available at -112.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Lakers at -291. On the flip side, the Pelicans are +220 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Pelicans

+750

Lakers

-1250

Point Spread

Pelicans +15

-110

Lakers -15

-110

Total Points

Under 222.5

-108

Over 222.5

-112

The favorite to land the most baskets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 27.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 27.5

-115

Under 27.5

-115

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 23.5

-114

Under 23.5

-118

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 20.5

-109

Under 20.5

-122

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 13.5

-122

Under 13.5

-109

Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)

Over 12.5

-120

Under 12.5

-112

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 12.5

-115

Under 12.5

-115

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

-118

Under 11.5

-114

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 11.5

-112

Under 11.5

-120

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-100

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 9.5

-104

Under 9.5

-128

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-122

Under 7.5

-109

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-130

Under 7.5

-103

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-147

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-103

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-110

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-128

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

+110

Under 8.5

-147

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

-141

Under 7.5

+106

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-152

Under 6.5

+114

Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+115

Under 5.5

-154

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

+104

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+114

Under 4.5

-145

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+116

Under 4.5

-154

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-139

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-114

Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-115

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.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

LA Lakers Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +14.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -14.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -14.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 233.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.40 pts and allowed 121.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.00 pts and allowed 121.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 232.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 233.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 113.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 113.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.20 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.60 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.20 (77.42%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 13.80, Defensive 29.80
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 9.90
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (73.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 22.30
• Blocks: 2.80
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 20.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.00 (79.31%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.3, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 31.20
• Assists: 25.10
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.20 (64%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.20 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.80 (78.62%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.9, Offensive 9.20, Defensive 29.70
• Assists: 26.20
• Blocks: 3.30
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 22.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

15 Austin Reaves

17 Dorian Finney-Smith

23 LeBron James

77 Luka Doncic

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Keion Brooks

0 Bruce Brown

13 Kelly Olynyk

15 Jose Alvarado

21 Yves Missi

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	17	7	0.708	120.5	111.9	8.6	13-1	4-6	5-1	13-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	15	9	0.625	117.3	110.6	6.7	8-4	7-5	4-4	11-6	8-2	5W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
76ers	13	10	0.565	116.9	116.1	0.8	7-7	6-3	5-2	11-9	5-5	1L
Nets	6	17	0.261	109.4	117.2	-7.8	2-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	19	5	0.792	118.7	113.3	5.4	11-2	8-3	5-3	14-5	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	14	11	0.56	118.6	115.4	3.2	9-6	5-5	6-0	11-8	4-6	1L
Bucks	10	15	0.4	115.1	118	-2.9	7-7	3-8	3-4	8-11	2-8	2L
Bulls	9	14	0.391	117.3	122.6	-5.3	6-5	3-9	1-5	6-10	2-8	7L
Pacers	6	18	0.25	111.3	118.8	-7.5	5-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	5-5	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	10	0.6	117.8	113.4	4.4	10-4	5-6	5-2	12-8	7-3	1W
Hawks	14	11	0.56	118	116.5	1.5	4-6	10-5	4-1	8-7	5-5	1W
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hornets	7	17	0.292	114.2	118.3	-4.1	5-7	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1L
Wizards	3	19	0.136	112.4	128.3	-15.9	2-8	1-11	1-3	2-15	2-8	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Nuggets	17	6	0.739	125	116.3	8.7	6-4	11-2	2-1	12-5	7-3	3W
Timberwolves	15	9	0.625	119.6	114.8	4.8	8-4	7-5	3-3	10-8	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	9	15	0.375	117.4	120.6	-3.2	3-6	6-9	3-3	7-10	3-7	2L
Jazz	8	15	0.348	117.6	125.8	-8.2	6-7	2-8	0-5	4-11	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	12	0.52	113.5	111.7	1.8	7-3	6-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2W
Kings	6	18	0.25	111.4	122	-10.6	3-7	3-11	1-3	4-15	3-7	1L
Clippers	6	18	0.25	111.6	116.8	-5.2	3-7	3-11	1-4	4-11	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	15	6	0.714	120.9	110.3	10.6	7-2	8-4	2-2	8-5	7-3	1L
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	11	13	0.458	113.6	115.3	-1.7	6-6	5-7	4-3	10-7	7-3	2W
Mavericks	9	16	0.36	111.8	116.1	-4.3	6-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	5-5	1W
Pelicans	3	22	0.12	113	123.7	-10.7	2-12	1-10	1-6	1-19	1-9	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	19	5	0.792	118.7	113.3	5.4	11-2	8-3	5-3	14-5	7-3	2W
Knicks	17	7	0.708	120.5	111.9	8.6	13-1	4-6	5-1	13-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	15	9	0.625	117.3	110.6	6.7	8-4	7-5	4-4	11-6	8-2	5W
Magic	15	10	0.6	117.8	113.4	4.4	10-4	5-6	5-2	12-8	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
76ers	13	10	0.565	116.9	116.1	0.8	7-7	6-3	5-2	11-9	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	14	11	0.56	118.6	115.4	3.2	9-6	5-5	6-0	11-8	4-6	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Hawks	14	11	0.56	118	116.5	1.5	4-6	10-5	4-1	8-7	5-5	1W
Bucks	10	15	0.4	115.1	118	-2.9	7-7	3-8	3-4	8-11	2-8	2L
Bulls	9	14	0.391	117.3	122.6	-5.3	6-5	3-9	1-5	6-10	2-8	7L
Hornets	7	17	0.292	114.2	118.3	-4.1	5-7	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1L
Nets	6	17	0.261	109.4	117.2	-7.8	2-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1W
Pacers	6	18	0.25	111.3	118.8	-7.5	5-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	5-5	2W
Wizards	3	19	0.136	112.4	128.3	-15.9	2-8	1-11	1-3	2-15	2-8	3L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Nuggets	17	6	0.739	125	116.3	8.7	6-4	11-2	2-1	12-5	7-3	3W
Rockets	15	6	0.714	120.9	110.3	10.6	7-2	8-4	2-2	8-5	7-3	1L
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	15	9	0.625	119.6	114.8	4.8	8-4	7-5	3-3	10-8	6-4	1L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	12	0.52	113.5	111.7	1.8	7-3	6-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	11	13	0.458	113.6	115.3	-1.7	6-6	5-7	4-3	10-7	7-3	2W
Trail Blazers	9	15	0.375	117.4	120.6	-3.2	3-6	6-9	3-3	7-10	3-7	2L
Mavericks	9	16	0.36	111.8	116.1	-4.3	6-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	5-5	1W
Jazz	8	15	0.348	117.6	125.8	-8.2	6-7	2-8	0-5	4-11	3-7	2L
Kings	6	18	0.25	111.4	122	-10.6	3-7	3-11	1-3	4-15	3-7	1L
Clippers	6	18	0.25	111.6	116.8	-5.2	3-7	3-11	1-4	4-11	2-8	2L
Pelicans	3	22	0.12	113	123.7	-10.7	2-12	1-10	1-6	1-19	1-9	7L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	24	1	0.96	123.6	106.2	17.4	12-0	12-1	5-1	20-1	10-0	16W
Pistons	19	5	0.792	118.7	113.3	5.4	11-2	8-3	5-3	14-5	7-3	2W
Nuggets	17	6	0.739	125	116.3	8.7	6-4	11-2	2-1	12-5	7-3	3W
Rockets	15	6	0.714	120.9	110.3	10.6	7-2	8-4	2-2	8-5	7-3	1L
Lakers	17	7	0.708	118.3	116.8	1.5	7-4	10-3	2-2	12-5	7-3	1L
Knicks	17	7	0.708	120.5	111.9	8.6	13-1	4-6	5-1	13-7	8-2	4W
Spurs	17	7	0.708	120.1	115.4	4.7	9-2	8-5	7-0	11-6	7-3	2W
Celtics	15	9	0.625	117.3	110.6	6.7	8-4	7-5	4-4	11-6	8-2	5W
Timberwolves	15	9	0.625	119.6	114.8	4.8	8-4	7-5	3-3	10-8	6-4	1L
Magic	15	10	0.6	117.8	113.4	4.4	10-4	5-6	5-2	12-8	7-3	1W
Raptors	15	11	0.577	115.8	113.9	1.9	8-6	7-5	3-4	13-7	4-6	4L
76ers	13	10	0.565	116.9	116.1	0.8	7-7	6-3	5-2	11-9	5-5	1L
Hawks	14	11	0.56	118	116.5	1.5	4-6	10-5	4-1	8-7	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	14	11	0.56	118.6	115.4	3.2	9-6	5-5	6-0	11-8	4-6	1L
Heat	14	11	0.56	121.7	118.2	3.5	10-3	4-8	2-3	8-6	5-5	4L
Suns	14	11	0.56	114.8	114.4	0.4	8-4	6-7	5-2	13-10	5-5	1L
Warriors	13	12	0.52	113.5	111.7	1.8	7-3	6-9	3-1	10-7	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	11	13	0.458	113.6	115.3	-1.7	6-6	5-7	4-3	10-7	7-3	2W
Bucks	10	15	0.4	115.1	118	-2.9	7-7	3-8	3-4	8-11	2-8	2L
Bulls	9	14	0.391	117.3	122.6	-5.3	6-5	3-9	1-5	6-10	2-8	7L
Trail Blazers	9	15	0.375	117.4	120.6	-3.2	3-6	6-9	3-3	7-10	3-7	2L
Mavericks	9	16	0.36	111.8	116.1	-4.3	6-9	3-7	2-5	5-11	5-5	1W
Jazz	8	15	0.348	117.6	125.8	-8.2	6-7	2-8	0-5	4-11	3-7	2L
Hornets	7	17	0.292	114.2	118.3	-4.1	5-7	2-10	1-4	6-11	3-7	1L
Nets	6	17	0.261	109.4	117.2	-7.8	2-10	4-7	1-7	5-13	4-6	1W
Pacers	6	18	0.25	111.3	118.8	-7.5	5-8	1-10	2-5	4-9	5-5	2W
Clippers	6	18	0.25	111.6	116.8	-5.2	3-7	3-11	1-4	4-11	2-8	2L
Kings	6	18	0.25	111.4	122	-10.6	3-7	3-11	1-3	4-15	3-7	1L
Wizards	3	19	0.136	112.4	128.3	-15.9	2-8	1-11	1-3	2-15	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	22	0.12	113	123.7	-10.7	2-12	1-10	1-6	1-19	1-9	7L

• 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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