Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup

Check out our Lakers vs. Pelicans prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in New Orleans.

  • The Lakers head to New Orleans with a record of 8-4.
  • Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 117.2 points per game.
  • The Lakers are coming off a 120-115 win vs. the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans welcome the Lakers with a 4-9 record.
  • The Pelicans are averaging 105.1 points per game so far.
  • The Pelicans are coming off a 101-94 win vs. the Lakers.

Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (-271) will take on the New Orleans Pelicans (+222) in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers are favored by 6.5 points and have won four straight games. The over/under line is set at 221.5.

This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The Lakers are 8-4 on the season and currently sit 5th in the Western Conference. The Pelicans are 4-9 and are 14th in the West.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Saturday, November 16th
  • Betting Odds LAL -6.5, LAL -271 | NO +222 O/U 221.5

Lakers Preview: Will Los Angeles Shock Everyone at Smoothie King Center?

The Lakers improved to 8-4 on the season with a 120-115 road win over the Spurs on Friday. Los Angeles, favored by -2.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 235 points went over the pre-game line of 228.

San Antonio opened the game with a 13-0 run, but the Lakers responded by outscoring the Spurs 37-30 in the 2nd quarter. Los Angeles led 93-86 going into the 4th quarter, and despite being outscored 29-27 in the final period, they held on for the win.

Anthony Davis dropped 40 points and 12 rebounds in the Lakers' 120-115 win over the Spurs, shooting 53.8% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50%. Austin Reaves added 19 points, connecting on 5 threes at 55.6% efficiency, while LeBron James contributed 15 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists.

As a team, the Lakers hit 14 threes, shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc and 50% overall. Davis scored 16 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 more in the 4th, while Reaves put up 8 points in the 2nd quarter and 6 in the 3rd.

Defensively, the Lakers gave up 115 points to the Spurs, allowing 30 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. They tightened up in the 3rd, holding San Antonio to 26 points, and allowed 29 in the 4th.

Los Angeles sent the Spurs to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Lakers finished with 31 defensive rebounds, while San Antonio grabbed 11 offensive boards. The Lakers also recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks.

Pelicans Preview: Can the Pelicans Lock in a Home Win?

On Friday, November 15th, the Lakers improved to 8-4 with a 120-115 road win over the Spurs. Los Angeles, favored by 2.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 235 points exceeded the 228-point O/U line.

San Antonio opened the game with a 13-0 run, but the Lakers responded by winning the 2nd quarter 37-30. Heading into the 4th with a 93-86 lead, Los Angeles held on for the win despite being outscored 29-27 in the final period.

Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans to a win over the Nuggets, scoring 29 points and adding 9 rebounds and 7 assists. He shot 46.2% from the field and hit 3 three-pointers at 33.3%. Brandon Boston contributed 19 points, making 3 threes at 42.9%, while Trey Murphy added 17 points and 8 rebounds, despite shooting 25% from beyond the arc.

As a team, the Pelicans shot 42.5% from the field and made 11 threes at a 31.4% clip. Ingram scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Boston added 9 points in the 2nd.

The Pelicans put together a strong defensive performance on Friday, holding the Nuggets to just 94 points. They were particularly effective in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed only 18 points. Overall, New Orleans limited Denver to 42% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pelicans held the Nuggets to 27% shooting, with Denver making just 10 threes. New Orleans also controlled the boards, giving up only 5 offensive rebounds.

Lakers vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 0-5 while averaging 94 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
  • The last three games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.

Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction

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