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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Lakers

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

Take Lakers Against the Spread

Let’s go for the Lakers at an appealing -14.5 on the spread. We really like this wager and are able to get -114 that they beat the Pelicans by a sizeable margin.

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9 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans have now lost four straight road games. In their previous game, Golden State Warriors won 104-96 at Chase Center. Zion Williamson led the way with 25 points, while Saddiq Bey added 21 and Jeremiah Fears chipped in 16.

LA Lakers last game was a 129-119 home win. This victory over Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena was their sixth successive victory. Austin Reaves recorded 38 points, Luka Doncic racked up 35 points and 11 assists, while DeAndre Ayton had 17 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Lakers who came out on top when they last played the Pelicans. At Smoothie King Center, a 118-104 win was recorded. The Lakers have racked up seven straight victories over 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 logo Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 3 17 0.15 110.7 121.6 -10.9 2-9 1-8 1-5 1-15 1-9 2L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.4 points, 43.6 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.4 blocks while shooting 45.8% from the field and 77.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 121.8 points and 42.8 rebounds per contest.

Trey Murphy is averaging 19.4 points and 2.8 (37.8%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen averages 6.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.2 points, 41.3 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 9.2 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 113.8 points and 38.0 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 32.7 points, 9.8 assists and 3.8 (36.2%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 7.7 rebounds.

New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Take in the full New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Lakers betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’d be very surprised if Lakers don’t exceed a -14.5 spread in this NBA contest. That is why the bet has to be the favorites to cover the line at -114.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Pelicans vs Lakers stats:

  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 6 of their last 10 games against Pelicans.

Lakers -14.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Over 8.5 Assists -133 BetMGM logo

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has finished with Over 8.5 assists in 5 straight home games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -133.

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Austin Reaves (Lakers) has totaled Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We recommend backing the -147 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers -14.5
Totals Over 233.5
Player Assists Luka Doncic Over 8.5

Our same game parlay pick is Lakers -14.5 on the spread, Over 233.5 and Luka Doncic (Lakers) to get Over 8.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 110 - 129 Lakers logo Lakers

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Lakers to enjoy a 129-110 winning scoreline.

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.

Books Running Scared of Lakers Win

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -909 about LA Lakers which reflects they have a 90% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +640 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 14.5 and the total points line is 233.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 233.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get Most Points

Luka Doncic is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -108 that he goes Over 33.5 points and -118 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 25.5
-110
Under 25.5
-116
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-111
Under 20.5
-115
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 19.5
-109
Under 19.5
-118
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-133
Under 8.5
+102
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-137
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
+102
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+127
Under 3.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-128
Under 8.5
-102
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-116
Under 8.5
-114
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
+110
Under 7.5
-145
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+103
Under 6.5
-135
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Lakers Keep Piling Up Home Wins

The Lakers have run off five consecutive wins at Crypto.com Arena. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 118.70 points scored and 113.80 points allowed.

The Pelicans have dropped four straight road games. They have gone 1-9 across their last 10 road games, posting 108.00 points per contest while yielding 121.70.

The previous meeting at Crypto.com Arena saw the Lakers defeat the Pelicans 124-108. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have posted eight victories, while the Pelicans have managed two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 7-3 232.50 118.70 113.80 6 4
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 1-9 229.70 108.00 121.70 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
LA Lakers logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

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Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Karlo Matkovic
Injured
Jordan Poole
Injured
Herbert Jones
Injured

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Marcus Smart
Injured
LeBron James
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

29 Nov NBA
Pelicans 96-104 Warriors
26 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 133-128 Pelicans
24 Nov NBA
Bulls 130-143 Pelicans
22 Nov NBA
Hawks 115-98 Pelicans
21 Nov NBA
Pelicans 115-118 Mavericks
19 Nov NBA
Nuggets 125-118 Pelicans
17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans
16 Nov NBA
Warriors 124-106 Pelicans
14 Nov NBA
Lakers 118-104 Pelicans
12 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 125-117 Pelicans

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

28 Nov NBA
Mavericks 119-129 Lakers
25 Nov NBA
Clippers 118-135 Lakers
23 Nov NBA
Lakers 108-106 Jazz
18 Nov NBA
Jazz 126-140 Lakers
15 Nov NBA
Lakers 119-95 Bucks
14 Nov NBA
Lakers 118-104 Pelicans
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Raptors 14 6 0.7 118.8 112.8 6 7-2 7-4 3-1 13-3 9-1 1L
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 10 9 0.526 114.8 110.7 4.1 6-4 4-5 2-4 7-6 6-4 1L
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 11 8 0.579 118.8 114.2 4.6 6-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Pelicans 3 17 0.15 110.7 121.6 -10.9 2-9 1-8 1-5 1-15 1-9 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Raptors 14 6 0.7 118.8 112.8 6 7-2 7-4 3-1 13-3 9-1 1L
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 10 9 0.526 114.8 110.7 4.1 6-4 4-5 2-4 7-6 6-4 1L
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 11 8 0.579 118.8 114.2 4.6 6-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 1W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 17 0.15 110.7 121.6 -10.9 2-9 1-8 1-5 1-15 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Raptors 14 6 0.7 118.8 112.8 6 7-2 7-4 3-1 13-3 9-1 1L
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Timberwolves 11 8 0.579 118.8 114.2 4.6 6-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 1W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 10 9 0.526 114.8 110.7 4.1 6-4 4-5 2-4 7-6 6-4 1L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 17 0.15 110.7 121.6 -10.9 2-9 1-8 1-5 1-15 1-9 2L
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
  • 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