The Pelicans are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Apr 16. The game is scheduled for 7:30 ET while airing on TNT. New Orleans enters this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 224.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Pelicans vs Lakers predictions below.
Pelicans vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -1.5
- Total 224.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Apr 16
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: TNT
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 123 points per game while allowing 112 . The team’s record in this stretch was 5-0 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, New Orleans has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 110. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
Can Los Angeles Pull Off a Road Win?
Today, the Lakers are looking to extend their winning streak to three games as they take on the Pelicans. In the Western Conference, the Lakers are currently in 8th place with a record of 47-35.
On the road this season, the Lakers are 19-21 and have won five straight games. However, they have an ATS record of 18-22 on the road compared to 20-22 straight-up.
As the underdog, the Lakers have gone 15-22 this season and are 18-19 ATS as the underdog. They have been the underdog in 37 of their 82 games and are 32-13 straight-up as the underdog.
This season, the Lakers have gone 48-34 on the over/under, and the over has hit in four straight games. On average, their games have finished with 235.5 points.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated 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 that game was 231.5 points.
The Lakers’ offense has been one of the most potent in the league this season, ranking 6th in points per game at 118. On the road, they are averaging 117 points per game.
Los Angeles’ offense is 3rd in field goal percentage at 49% and 5th in true shooting percentage. They have also been efficient inside the arc, ranking 5th in two-point field goal percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Lakers are 8th in three-point percentage but just 28th in three-point attempts. Overall, they are 24th in three-point makes at 11.8 per game.
Coming into the game, the Lakers’ defense is giving up an average of 117.4 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 57.3% of their games. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 13.4 turnovers per game, which is 20th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 11th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.
Will the Pelicans Make it Happen at Home?
New Orleans is favored by 1.5 points in today’s game against the Lakers. The Pelicans have gone 23-26 against the spread as the favorite this season, and they are 31-19 straight-up as the favorite.
The Pelicans have gone 37-45 on the over/under this season, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with a combined scoring total of 225.7 points.
In their most recent game against the Lakers, the Pelicans lost by a score of 124-108. The O/U line for that game was 231.5 points.
For the season, the Pelicans are 20-20 ATS at home, and they have an average scoring differential of +3.4 points per game. As the favorite, they are 18-14 ATS at home.
In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are currently in 7th place with a record of 49-33. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 30-22 compared to 19-11 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 23-18, and they have won six straight games straight-up on the road. Today’s O/U line of 224.5 is lower than the Pelicans’ season average of 227.2.
Heading into the game, the Pelicans are 13th in the NBA in scoring at 115.1 points per game. At home, they are averaging 114.9 points per game this season. In terms of pace, the Pelicans are 18th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 7th in the NBA at 38%. However, they are just 24th in three-point attempts per game. Overall, the Pelicans are 9th in field goal percentage at 48%.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.3% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 13th in the league with an average of 27 per game.
The Pelicans’ defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 110.7 points per contest. New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 12.4 turnovers per game, which is 14th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 22nd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.
Pelicans vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is LeBron James and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -108 while the under is at -112. Our projections have LeBron James going 11/20 from the field on his way to 29 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -108.
- The Prop: LeBron James Over 26.5 Points (-108)
Pelicans vs. Lakers Predictions
The Lakers come in as the underdog at +1.5, 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.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 224.5 and given that our model is projecting 235 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Lakers +1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook