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	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L

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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.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Lakers 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.

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

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 239.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 238.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 238.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.50 pts and allowed 119.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.80 pts and allowed 116.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 224.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 238.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 238.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.70 pts and allowed 111.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.70 pts and allowed 111.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.40 (78.16%)
• Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 27.60
• Blocks: 6.00
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 14.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.70 (80.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 27.50
• Blocks: 6.50
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 12.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.80 (76.39%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.9, Offensive 7.80, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 17.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.70 (76.62%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.3, Offensive 7.70, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 27.10
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 14.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

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
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

• 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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