Looking for Lakers vs. Pelicans predictions? We have you covered as the Pelicans travel to take on the Lakers on Thursday, Dec 7 at 9:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 229.5 with the Lakers favored by 2 at home. Keep reading to get our Lakers vs. Pelicans player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Lakers -2
- Total 229.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Dec 7
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas NV
- TV: TNT
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Los Angeles has averaged 113 points per game while allowing 117. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Will the Pelicans Find a Way to Win on the Road?
When looking at their overall record of 12-10, the Pelicans have gone 2-1 in their last three games. Against Western Conference teams, they are 9-8 and have a 3-2 record in non-conference play.
The Pelicans offense is coming off a game in which they scored 127 points vs. the Kings. Overall their field goal percentage was 54% while connecting on 14 threes. The top scorer for the Pelicans was Brandon Ingram with 30 points, while Herbert Jones also chipped in with 23 points.
On the defensive side, Pelicans is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 113.4 points per game.
So far this season, the Pelicans’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 14th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 22.6 times per game vs. New Orleans.
Taking a Look at the Lakers Chances at Home
In their last five games, the Lakers are 3-2 and have an overall record of 13-9. Against Western Conference teams, they are 10-6 and are 3-3 in non-conference games.
Against the Suns, the Lakers had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 112.2 points per game. They scored 106 points and posted a field goal percentage of 37.3% in the game. Coming into the game, the Lakers offense has strugled with their outside shot this season, hitting threes at a rate of just 33%. On average, they get up 29.5 three-point attempts per game and are averaging 19.7 made free-throws.
Currently, the Lakers’ defense holds the 16th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.0 points per game.
The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -127. Our model predicts that LeBron James will finish with 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 7. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: LeBron James Under 28.5 Points (-127)
Lakers vs. Pelicans Predictions
The Pelicans come in as the underdog at +2, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 229.5, and our model predicts the Pelicans and Lakers to score a combined 234 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Pelicans +2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook