Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks - NBA
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Prediction:
Over 230.5
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers will welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to Crypto.com Arena tonight for a Western Conference regular-season showdown. This matchup marks the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Lakers securing a narrow 104-99 victory in November. Despite winning that game, Los Angeles failed to cover the eight-point spread, hinting at how competitive this series could be.
The Pelicans, who are all but eliminated from playoff contention as they sit 15 games behind the No. 10 seed in the West, have been showing signs of life recently. They have won four of their last five contests, including a 128-121 road win against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. However, their recent success comes with a caveat—most of these wins have been against struggling teams such as the Spurs, Suns, and Jazz. While New Orleans has been playing well, it remains to be seen how they fare against a much stronger opponent like the Lakers.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are in peak form, having won 18 of their last 22 games. They enter this matchup riding a six-game winning streak after edging out the Clippers 108-102 on Sunday. Los Angeles is playing some of its best basketball of the season, with LeBron James continuing to dominate and Luka Dončić fitting in seamlessly with his new team. The chemistry between James and Dončić has been improving with each game, making the Lakers an even bigger threat as they push for a high seed in the West.
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Form
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0.256 | 82 | 21 | 61 |
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Los Angeles Lakers against New Orleans Pelicans : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
G. Vincent
L. James
D. Finney-Smith
C. McCollum
Z. Williamson
T. Murphy III
Substitutes
D. Knecht
S. Milton
B. James
J. Vanderbilt
BJ Boston
J. Hawkins
J. Alvarado
J. Cain
Los Angeles Lakers - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- The Lakers are 33-24-2 ATS this season
- The Pelicans are 25-35-1 ATS this season
- The Pels are 0-16 in their last 16 road games vs. teams with a winning record
- The Lakers are 10-0 in their last 10 home games after a win
Our Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
In terms of injuries, the Pelicans will be without Herbert Jones and Dejounte Murray, while the Lakers are missing Rui Hachimura. Austin Reaves is listed as day-to-day, and his potential absence could have an impact, as he has been one of the Lakers' most reliable contributors throughout the season. The Lakers are relatively thin at the center position, which could present challenges against a physically dominant player like Zion Williamson. However, since trading Anthony Davis to Dallas, their defense has remained formidable, helping them secure crucial wins.
While Williamson is capable of putting pressure on the Lakers, it’s unlikely to be enough to turn the tide in favor of the Pelicans. The Lakers have been clicking on both ends of the floor and have the firepower to exploit New Orleans' defensive weaknesses. With James and Dončić leading the charge, Los Angeles should have enough to extend its winning streak to seven games in what looks like another favorable matchup for them. Our prediction for LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Lakers to win.
Prediction:
Over 230.5
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