The New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday, April 4, 2025. The game is set to start at 10:30 PM. The Pelicans have struggled this season with a record of 21-55. In recent games, the Pelicans lost to the Los Angeles Clippers by 16 points. They managed a win against the Charlotte Hornets by 4 points. However, they also faced a loss to the Golden State Warriors by 16 points. The Lakers, with a record of 46-30, have had a better season. They recently lost to the Warriors by 7 points. Before that, they secured a win against the Memphis Grizzlies by 7 points and lost to the Chicago Bulls by 2 points.
Lakers Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have a strong home record of 29-10. They are ranked 4th in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division. Their overall record stands at 46-30. The team is led by head coach JJ Redick.
In their recent game against the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers lost by 7 points. LeBron James scored 33 points, while Austin Reaves added 31 points. Luka Dončić contributed 19 points in that game.
The Lakers have been performing well offensively, with a field goal percentage of 47.7%. They rank 11th in field goal percentage and 10th in effective field goal percentage. The team is also strong in free throws, ranking 2nd in free throws made per game.
Defensively, the Lakers allow 112.4 points per game, ranking 12th in the league. They are effective in blocking shots, with 4.5 blocks per game. The team also averages 7.7 steals per game, ranking 7th in the league.
Pelicans Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are led by head coach Willie Green. They have a record of 21 wins and 55 losses. In away games, they have won 7 and lost 31.
In their last ten games, the Pelicans have won 3 and lost 7. They are ranked 14th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.
Offensively, the Pelicans score 110 points per game. They attempt about 89.8 field goals each game and make 45.3% of them. They also make 12 three-pointers per game.
Defensively, the Pelicans allow 118.7 points per game. They give up a field goal percentage of 48.2% to opponents. The team averages 8.6 steals and 5.4 blocks per game.
Statistical Breakdown for Lakers vs Pelicans
The game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans will focus on offense and defense. The Lakers have a strong shooting record, while the Pelicans struggle to defend. The Lakers’ ability to make free throws could be a factor, as the Pelicans allow many points. On defense, the Lakers are better at blocking shots and stealing the ball, which could limit the Pelicans’ scoring chances.
- Lakers Field Goal Percentage: 47.7% (11th)
- Pelicans Field Goal Percentage Allowed: 48.2% (28th)
- Lakers Free Throws Made Per Game: 18.2 (2nd)
- Pelicans Points Per Game Allowed: 118.7 (26th)
- Lakers Steals Per Game: 7.7 (7th)
- Pelicans Steals Per Game: 8.6 (23rd)
- Lakers Blocked Shots Per Game: 4.5 (9th)
- Pelicans Blocked Shots Per Game: 5.4 (24th)
Betting Insights
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers have interesting betting trends to consider. The Pelicans have a slightly better ATS record at home, while the Lakers have a strong overall ATS record. The Over/Under trends also show some patterns, with the Pelicans on a streak of unders and the Lakers on a streak of overs. Here are the top five betting insights for this game:
- The Pelicans have a home ATS record of 16-11-1.
- The Lakers have a road ATS record of 12-11-2.
- The Pelicans are on a 4-game under streak.
- The Lakers are on a 2-game over streak.
- The Pelicans’ average combined score is 228.72, slightly above their average Over/Under line of 227.33.
Free Betting Prediction for Lakers vs Pelicans
The Los Angeles Lakers have a strong chance to win against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Lakers’ offense is effective, with a high field goal percentage and strong free throw shooting. The Pelicans struggle defensively, allowing many points and a high field goal percentage to opponents. This could give the Lakers an edge in scoring.
Defensively, the Lakers are better at blocking shots and stealing the ball. This could limit the Pelicans’ scoring chances. The Pelicans allow many points per game, which might make it hard for them to keep up with the Lakers’ offense. The Lakers’ defense could be key in controlling the game’s pace.
Betting odds favor the Lakers, and their strong home record supports this. The Pelicans have struggled on the road, which could affect their performance. The Lakers’ recent trends in overs suggest a high-scoring game, while the Pelicans’ under streak might not hold against a strong offensive team like the Lakers.
- Our Free Prediction: Lakers -13.5
