New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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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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0.646 | 82 | 53 | 29 | 3 |
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0.317 | 82 | 26 | 56 |
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Players list
J. Fears
T. Murphy III
Z. Williamson
H. Jones
M. Smart
J. Laravia
L. James
Substitutes
M. Peavy
J. Hawkins
J. Alvarado
J. Poole
K. Looney
D. Knecht
N. Smith Jr.
B. James
G. Vincent
M. Kleber
J. Vanderbilt
New Orleans Pelicans - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- Los Angeles is 12-5 SU on the road
- Los Angeles is 5-5 SU in their last 10 games
- New Orleans is 6-16 SU at home
- New Orleans is 0-7 SU in their last 7 games
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers 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.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
