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

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Los Angeles Lakers
1/6/26 20:00
New Orleans Pelicans

Prediction:

 

Los Angeles Lakers -5

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 by Matt Lowrimore | in NBA Picks

A 6-game NBA slate is scheduled for Tuesday, which will include a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers. Let's take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Pelicans and the Lakers.

Los Angeles enters this game with a record of 22-11 and is currently in 3rd place in the Western Conference. The Lakers most recently beat the Memphis Grizzlies this past Sunday by a score of 120-114. Los Angeles had four players score in double figures, including Luka Doncic, who scored a game-high 36 points.

As for New Orleans, they enter this game with a record of 8-29 and are currently in last place in the Western Conference. The Pelicans most recently lost to the Miami Heat this past Sunday by a score of 125-106. New Orleans had four players score in double figures, including Trey Murphy III, who scored a team-high 27 points.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
3
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
0.676 34 23 11 3
15
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
0.211 38 8 30 -8

Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans Latest Matches

Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers Latest matches
L L W L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
114 :  120
Los Angeles Lakers

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
121 :  128
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 30, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
128 :  106
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 28, 2025 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
101 :  125
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
119 :  96
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
108 :  132
Phoenix Suns
L L W L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
114 :  120
Los Angeles Lakers

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
121 :  128
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 30, 2025 - NBA

Detroit Pistons
128 :  106
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 28, 2025 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
101 :  125
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

Houston Rockets
119 :  96
Los Angeles Lakers

Dec 10, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
132 :  119
Los Angeles Lakers
L W W W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
108 :  132
Phoenix Suns

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
88 :  103
LA Clippers

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
143 :  135
Utah Jazz

Dec 14, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
116 :  114
Phoenix Suns

Dec 7, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
112 :  108
Philadelphia 76ers

Dec 5, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
105 :  126
Boston Celtics
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans Latest matches
L L L L L L
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Defeats

6/6 (100%)

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
106 :  125
Miami Heat

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Portland Trail Blazers
122 :  109
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
118 :  134
Chicago Bulls

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
130 :  125
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
123 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
115 :  108
New Orleans Pelicans
W W L L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Portland Trail Blazers
122 :  109
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

New York Knicks
130 :  125
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
123 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 26, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
115 :  108
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 22, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
113 :  119
New Orleans Pelicans

Dec 20, 2025 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
109 :  128
New Orleans Pelicans
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
106 :  125
Miami Heat

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
118 :  134
Chicago Bulls

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
118 :  141
Cleveland Cavaliers

Dec 14, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
114 :  104
Chicago Bulls

Dec 6, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
101 :  119
Brooklyn Nets

Nov 30, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
121 :  133
Los Angeles Lakers

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

Los Angeles Lakers

100 %

New Orleans Pelicans

0 %

Nov 30, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
121 :  133
Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 14, 2025 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
118 :  104
New Orleans Pelicans

Jul 12, 2025 - NBA Summer League

Los Angeles Lakers
94 :  81
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 4, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
108 :  124
Los Angeles Lakers

Mar 4, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
115 :  136
Los Angeles Lakers

Nov 16, 2024 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
104 :  99
New Orleans Pelicans

Los Angeles Lakers - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points

  1. Los Angeles is 12-5 SU on the road
  2. Los Angeles is 5-5 SU in their last 10 games
  3. New Orleans is 6-16 SU at home
  4. New Orleans is 0-7 SU in their last 7 games
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Our Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Right away, it is clear to see that this is a complete mismatch. As a result of that, the Lakers look to be the best betting option. Los Angeles has only gone 5-5 over their last 10 games; however, the Lakers are a solid 12-5 on the road.

As for New Orleans, they are having a dreadful season, currently riding a 7-game losing streak. Further, the Pelicans are 6-16 at home this season.

These teams have also already met twice this season, with the Lakers winning both games and by an average margin of 13.0 points per game. Given that the Lakers have dominated the Pelicans this season, our New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction is: Los Angeles Lakers -5.

Prediction:

 

Los Angeles Lakers -5

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