New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (-113) will travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (-108) in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 1 point, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.
This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and will be televised on TNT. The Lakers are currently 47-35 and 8th in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans are 49-33 and 7th in the West.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Lakers have faced off vs. the Pelicans as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Not only have the Lakers gone 2-1 against the spread in their last three games vs. the Pelicans, they are also 2-1 ATS the last three times they have faced the Pelicans on the road.
- In their last three games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 3-0 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 124 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their last five home contests, New Orleans has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 5-0, while averaging 117 points per game.
- New Orleans has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Lakers have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers have a record of 47-35 this season and are currently 8th in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 27-25 and 7-10 against teams in the Pacific Division.
On the road, the Lakers are 19-21 this season and have won their last five games away from home. Their ATS record on the road is 18-22 compared to 20-22 at home.
Los Angeles has covered the spread in their last two road games and are 38-44 ATS for the season. Today, they are favored by 1 point and have a 32-13 record as the favorite.
This season, the Lakers have a record of 48-34 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 235.5 points per game. The O/U line for today’s game is 223.5, and the Lakers have gone over the line in their last four games.
In their most recent game, the Lakers beat the Pelicans by a score of 124-108. They were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 231.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 6th in the league at 118 points per game. They are also 6th in scoring on the road at 117 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 4th in the NBA at 101.2 possessions per game.
One area where the Lakers have excelled is their field goal percentage, as they are 3rd in the league at 49%. They are also 5th in true shooting percentage. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Lakers are 5th in the league at 56%.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers are 8th in three-point shooting at 37%. However, they are just 28th in three-point attempts. Overall, they are 24th in the league in three-point makes at 11.8 per game.
Coming into the game, the Lakers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 117.4 points per game (23rd). On two point field goal attempts, the Lakers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.1% and allowing 37.7% from beyond the arc.
This season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 37-45-0, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 223.5, and their games have averaged 225.7 points per game.
Looking at their ATS record, the Pelicans are 43-38 for the season. At home, they are 20-20 against the spread, and they have failed to cover in their last five games at home.
New Orleans is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 49-33. In the Southwest Division, they are 2nd. Against Western Conference teams, they are 30-22 compared to 19-11 in non-conference games.
In their last game against the Lakers, the Pelicans lost by a score of 124-108. The O/U line for that game was 231.5, and the Lakers were favored by 1.5 points.
This season, the Pelicans have been the underdog in 32 of their 82 games. As the underdog, they have a scoring margin of +0.6 points per game. Their ATS record as the underdog is 20-12, and they have covered the spread in three straight games as the underdog on the road.
At home, the Pelicans are averaging 114.9 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. Overall, they have scored 115.1 points per game, ranking 13th in the league. So far, they have outscored the league average in 46.3% of their games.
When it comes to three-point shooting, New Orleans is 7th in the NBA with a three-point percentage of 38%. In terms of overall field goal percentage, they are 9th in the league at 48%. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Pelicans have made an average of 12.5 three-pointers per game, which is 18th in the NBA. In terms of free throw attempts, they are 9th in the league at 22.8 per game.
The Pelicans’ defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 110.7 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Pelicans are causing 12.4 turnovers per game, ranking 14th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 22nd in rejections, averaging 4.6 blocked shots each game.
Based on our projections, we have the Lakers coming out on top by a score of 121-115.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -1
- Projecting a combined 236 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Back – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Probable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
