The New Orleans Pelicans (17-44) are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers (38-21) at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers, currently second in the Western Conference, are on a six-game winning streak and have achieved eight wins in their last ten games. In contrast, the Pelicans struggle on the road, with a 6-25 record. The game odds suggest the Lakers are favored with an implied point total of 119.05, while the Pelicans’ is 114.88. Expert predictions lean towards betting on the Lakers for the moneyline and the Pelicans to cover the spread at +8.
Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The New Orleans Pelicans (17-44) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (38-21) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Lakers have surged to second place in the Western Conference, riding a six-game winning streak. The arrival of Luka Doncic has injected new optimism into the franchise.
They have secured victories in eight of their last ten games.
The Pelicans have a dismal road record of 6-25, with a point differential of -8, while the Lakers boast an impressive 9-1 record in their last ten home games.
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Your Betting Odds for Pelicans vs. Lakers
Latest odds as of Tuesday:
The Pelicans have an implied team point total of 114.88, while the Lakers have 119.05.
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Expert Picks & Predictions for Tuesday’s Pelicans vs. Lakers Matchup
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The Best Betting Suggestions from Our Model for Today’s Pelicans & Lakers Game:
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Moneyline: Our recommended play is on the Los Angeles Lakers for the Moneyline.
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Spread: We suggest a play ATS on the New Orleans Pelicans at +8.
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Total: We recommend betting on the under for the Game Total of 232.
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Key Stats, Trends & Insights for Pelicans vs. Lakers on Tuesday
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The Pelicans have dropped 4 of their last 5 games against teams with winning records.
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The Under has hit in 23 of the Lakers’ matchups against Western Conference teams this season.
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The Pelicans have achieved coverage in 8 of their 12 matchups against teams from the Western Conference Pacific Division this season.
The Lakers have claimed victory in 9 of their last 11 home games against the Pelicans.
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