New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA

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New Orleans Pelicans
11/16/24 20:00
Los Angeles Lakers

Prediction:

 

Los Angeles Lakers to cover -6.5 spread.

 

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 by Stephen Abiola in NBA Picks

After their exploits in the Emirates NBA Cup on Friday night, New Orleans Pelicans (3-9) will be at home to entertain LeBron James and the LA Lakers (7-4). The Pelicans are fading out quickly even before the season catches fire, with five of their starting players this season out with injuries. As a result, this has left them vulnerable, losing each of their previous six games. Their offense has since dropped to the last position in the NBA standings, averaging only 105.4 points per contest. As for the Lakers, the Pelicans present them with a chance to continue their recent resurgence, which has seen them win four games on the bounce. Their offense is looking sharp this season, sitting sixth in the league with an average of 117.6 points per match. The Lakers' away record this season is, however, wanting.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Form

Table

Teams % P W L
6 Los Angeles Lakers
0.61 82 50 32
27 New Orleans Pelicans
0.256 82 21 61

New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers Latest Matches

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans Latest matches
L L L L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Nov 15, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
101 :  94
Denver Nuggets

Nov 13, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
106 :  88
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 11, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
105 :  107
Brooklyn Nets

Nov 8, 2024 - NBA

Orlando Magic
115 :  88
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 6, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
122 :  131
Cleveland Cavaliers

Nov 4, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
100 :  118
Portland Trail Blazers
W L L L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Nov 15, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
101 :  94
Denver Nuggets

Nov 11, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
105 :  107
Brooklyn Nets

Nov 6, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
122 :  131
Cleveland Cavaliers

Nov 4, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
100 :  118
Portland Trail Blazers

Nov 3, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
111 :  126
Atlanta Hawks

Nov 1, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
125 :  118
Indiana Pacers
W L L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Nov 13, 2024 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
106 :  88
New Orleans Pelicans

Nov 8, 2024 - NBA

Orlando Magic
115 :  88
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 30, 2024 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
104 :  89
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 29, 2024 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
124 :  106
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 27, 2024 - NBA

Portland Trail Blazers
125 :  103
New Orleans Pelicans

Oct 25, 2024 - NBA

Portland Trail Blazers
103 :  105
New Orleans Pelicans
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers Latest matches
L L W W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Nov 15, 2024 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
115 :  120
Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 13, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
128 :  123
Memphis Grizzlies

Nov 10, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
123 :  103
Toronto Raptors

Nov 8, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
116 :  106
Philadelphia 76ers

Nov 6, 2024 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
131 :  114
Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 4, 2024 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
115 :  103
Los Angeles Lakers
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Nov 13, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
128 :  123
Memphis Grizzlies

Nov 10, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
123 :  103
Toronto Raptors

Nov 8, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
116 :  106
Philadelphia 76ers

Oct 26, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
131 :  127
Sacramento Kings

Oct 25, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
123 :  116
Phoenix Suns

Oct 22, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
110 :  103
Minnesota Timberwolves
L L W L L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Nov 15, 2024 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
115 :  120
Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 6, 2024 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
131 :  114
Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 4, 2024 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
115 :  103
Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 1, 2024 - NBA

Toronto Raptors
125 :  131
Los Angeles Lakers

Oct 30, 2024 - NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers
134 :  110
Los Angeles Lakers

Oct 28, 2024 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
109 :  105
Los Angeles Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans against Los Angeles Lakers : Head to Head (H2H)

New Orleans Pelicans

17 %

Los Angeles Lakers

83 %

Apr 16, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
106 :  110
Los Angeles Lakers

Apr 14, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
108 :  124
Los Angeles Lakers

Feb 9, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
139 :  122
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 31, 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
129 :  109
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 7, 2023 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
133 :  89
New Orleans Pelicans

Mar 14, 2023 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
108 :  123
Los Angeles Lakers

Players list

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
J. Robinson-Earl Y. Missi J. Green

BJ Boston

B. Ingram

Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
A. Davis

M. Christie

D. Knecht

A. Reaves

L. James

Substitutes

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
K. Matkovic D. Theis T. Jemison

C. McCollum

A. Reeves

J. Hawkins

D. Murray

J. Alvarado

J. Nowell

Z. Williamson

T. Murphy III

H. Jones

J. Cain

Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
J. Hayes C. Koloko C. Reddish

Q. Olivari

J. Hood-Schifino

G. Vincent

D. Russell

B. James

M. Lewis

A. Traore

C. Wood

R. Hachimura

J. Vanderbilt

New Orleans Pelicans - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points

  1. The Lakers are 1-4 in their five matches on the road this season.
  2. The Pelicans are 2-4 in their six home games this season.
  3. The Pelicans have lost their last four home games.
  4. The Pelicans are 2-8 in the last 10 games.
  5. The Lakers have won in three of their last four visits to the Pelicans.

Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

The Lakers are the favorites here, considering the Pelicans' recent struggles. LA should be eager to face the Pelicans, who have six of their seven top scorers ruled out with injuries. James will undoubtedly enjoy a good outing against the Pelicans' rookie center, Missi, and possibly record some double figures if all goes as planned. However, the Lakers are struggling on the road, having won only once in their last six attempts. Still, they should ride to victory here. Our prediction for New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers: Los Angeles Lakers to cover -6.5 spread.

Prediction:

 

Los Angeles Lakers to cover -6.5 spread.

 

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