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

Prediction published on 11/30/25, 6:00 PM  by Carlos Zabala in NBA Picks

The Lakers, with a 14-4 record, are riding a six-game winning streak that began with a 118-104 victory over the Pelicans in New Orleans, and they will face them again, this time at Crypto Arena. The Lakers maintained their undefeated record in the NBA Cup on Friday, defeating the Mavericks 129-119, thanks to an explosive combination between Doncic and Reaves that generated 73 points combined.

Reaves had a spectacular day against the Mavs, going 6-for-8 from three-point range. He said he felt comfortable and mobile on the court, waiting for LeBron or Doncic to find him for an open shot. The Lakers played their fourth consecutive game with LeBron on the court, but last-minute reports before the game against the Pelicans suggest that LeBron will not return to action until Monday against the Suns due to a foot injury.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans, languishing in the Western Conference, suffered another defeat, this time 96-104 against the Warriors. Their star, Zion Williamson, scored 25 points, and LeBron James added 21. Trey Murphy was sidelined with a right elbow injury.