The Lakers are gearing up to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, Feb 9. The game is slated for 10:30 ET and will be broadcast on NBA. New Orleans comes into this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 233.5. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Lakers vs. Pelicans player props and predictions below.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -2.5
- Total 233.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Feb 9
- Time: 10:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: NBA
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- 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.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 117 points per game.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Will the Pelicans Make it Happen on the Road?
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 6th place with a record of 30-21. This is good for 1st place in the Southwest Division.
On the road, the Pelicans are 15-11 straight up and have won their last three games. Against the spread on the road, they are 14-12.
New Orleans has won four straight games and is favored by 2.5 points today. As the favorite, the Pelicans have a record of 17-10 and have gone 14-13 ATS. In their last three games as the favorite, they have covered the spread.
In their most recent game, the Pelicans defeated the Clippers by a score of 117-106. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 234.5.
This season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 24-27, and their games have averaged a combined 229.4 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 233.5.
So far this season, the Pelicans are averaging 116.9 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 116.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Pelicans are 9th in the league at 48%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 8th in the NBA at 37%. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league at 98.3 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 52.9% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 11th in the league at 27 per game.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 9th in the NBA, permitting 112.5 points per game. Most recently, the Pelicans’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 106 points to the Clippers.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Los Angeles?
In games against Western Conference opponents, the Lakers have gone 18-17 compared to 9-9 in non-conference games. This puts them in 9th place in the West, just outside of the playoff picture.
As the underdog this season, the Lakers are 8-16 straight-up and 11-13 against the spread. They have gone 23-30 ATS for the season, including 12-14 at home and 11-16 on the road.
The Lakers are coming off a 114-106 loss to the Nuggets. They were 3-point underdogs in that game and are 2-3 in their last five games. The O/U line for that game was 232.5 points.
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 29-24, and their games have averaged 233.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 233.5 points.
Overall, the Lakers are 27-26 this season and are in 4th place in the Pacific Division. At home, they are 17-9 compared to 10-17 on the road.
At home, the Lakers are averaging 116.3 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 116 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the league.
When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting at 36%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are last in the NBA.
So far, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.4% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 8th in the league. In terms of free throws, the Lakers are 6th in attempts and 8th in makes.
Coming into today’s game, the Lakers’ defense is giving up an average of 117.1 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.8% from downtown.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Davis and his points prop of 25.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -102. Based on our projections, Anthony Davis is expected to go 10/18 from the field, resulting in 26 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -125.
- The Prop: Anthony Davis Over 25.5 Points (-125)
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Lakers vs. Pelicans Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Pelicans vs. Lakers game, our recommendation is to take the Lakers at +2.5. Despite our model showing the Pelicans winning 122-121, we like Lakers as our point-spread pick.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 233.5, and our model projects the Pelicans and Lakers to reach a combined total of 243 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Lakers +2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook