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The Los Angeles Lakers (26-32) host the New Orleans Pelicans (30-28) at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. The Pelicans are 5-point underdogs in the game. The point total is 235 points for this outing.
How to bet Lakers vs. Pelicans
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Lakers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Lakers have -197 odds to pick up the win, while the Pelicans are listed at +164 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 235 points.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Lakers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
The Lakers are 26-30-2 against the spread this season. Los Angeles has come away with nine wins in the 15 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season. Lakers games this year have gone over the point total 53.4% of the time (31 out of 58 games with a set point total).
The Pelicans have 28 wins against the spread in 58 games this year. New Orleans has been the moneyline underdog 29 total times this season. NOLA has gone 10-19 in those games. Pelicans games this year have gone over the total in 32 of 58 opportunities (55.2%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 44 | 30.2 | 8.5 | 7 | 1 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Anthony Davis | 34 | 25.9 | 12.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 2 | 0.4 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 56 | 17.8 | 3.1 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Malik Beasley | 57 | 13.4 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.1 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 41 | 13.4 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
Pelicans
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 23 | 22.3 | 5 | 5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| CJ McCollum | 51 | 21.1 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 1 | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 57 | 14.5 | 9.7 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Trey Murphy III | 55 | 13.1 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 1 | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Josh Richardson | 43 | 11.4 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Lakers: LeBron James: Questionable (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Probable (Foot)
Pelicans: Larry Nance: Questionable (Groin), CJ McCollum: Questionable (Ankle), Dyson Daniels: Out (Ankle), Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring), EJ Liddell: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles’ defense ranks fifth-worst in the NBA with 118.4 points allowed per contest, but its offense has provided a lift, putting up 117 points per game (seventh-ranked in league). Offensively the Lakers have performed better in home games this year, scoring 117.8 points per game, compared to 116.2 per game when playing on the road. On offense, the Lakers have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 116.5 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 117 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
Los Angeles has been struggling when it comes to threes this season, ranking second-worst in the NBA in treys made per game (10.4) and fifth-worst in three-point percentage (33.8%). So far this season, the Lakers have taken 65.6% two-pointers, accounting for 75.8% of the team’s baskets. They have shot 34.4% from beyond the arc (24.2% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans puts up 115.1 points per game and give up 113.4, ranking them 11th in the NBA on offense and 15th on defense. At home, the Pelicans average 115.5 points per game. On the road, they score 114.7. In their previous 10 games, the Pelicans are scoring 112.7 points per game, 2.4 fewer points than their season average (115.1).
Beyond the arc, New Orleans is 24th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (10.8). It is 19th in 3-point percentage at 35.6%. The Pelicans attempt 65.5% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 34.5% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 74.4% of the Pelicans’ buckets are 2-pointers, and 25.6% are 3-pointers.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Predictions and Pick
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