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The New Orleans Pelicans (12-10) play the Los Angeles Lakers (13-9) on December 7, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena.
The Lakers are just a 2-point favorite when they and the Pelicans face off in a game projected to be a tight one. The matchup’s over/under is set at 230.5.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Odds
Point Spread for Lakers vs. Pelicans
The spread for this matchup is set at 2 points, with oddsmakers listing the Lakers as the favorite.
Los Angeles vs. New Orleans Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Los Angeles has -130 odds to win the game, while New Orleans is listed at +110 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 230.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
- TV: TNT
Lakers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
The Lakers have covered the spread 10 times over 22 games with a set spread. This season, Los Angeles has won 11 out of the 14 games, or 78.6%, in which it has been favored. This season, Lakers games have hit the over nine times.
The Pelicans have covered the spread 13 times this year (13-8-1). New Orleans has been victorious in eight, or 61.5%, of the 13 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season. This season, 10 of the Pelicans’ games have gone over the point total.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Key Players to Watch
Lakers
Anthony Davis’ numbers for the season are 22.9 points, 3.3 assists and 12.5 boards per contest. LeBron James is putting up 24.4 points, 6.4 assists and 7.6 boards per game. D’Angelo Russell posts 17.1 points, 3.4 boards and 6.6 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks. Austin Reaves’ numbers on the season are 13.7 points, 4.7 assists and 4.7 boards per game.
Pelicans
Brandon Ingram averages 23.4 points, 5.2 boards and 5.3 assists, making 49.8% of his shots from the floor and 28.9% from 3-point range, with 1.2 triples per contest. Zion Williamson gets 23.5 points, 5.8 boards and 4.9 assists per contest, plus 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks. Jonas Valanciunas’ numbers for the season are 14.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, making 56.4% of his shots from the field. The Pelicans get 11.8 points, 4.2 boards and 2.8 assists per game from Herbert Jones.
What you need to know about the Lakers
On offense, the Lakers are putting up 112.2 points per game (20th-ranked in league). They are allowing 113.0 points per contest at the other end of the court (16th-ranked). With 44.1 boards per game, the Lakers are 14th in the NBA. They allow 45.0 rebounds per contest, which ranks 23rd in the league. The Lakers are putting up 26.1 assists per game, which ranks them 12th in the NBA in 2023-24.
At home, Los Angeles is putting up 2.1 more points per game (113.3) than it is on the road (111.2). Los Angeles has been coming up short when it comes to threes this season, ranking worst in the NBA in threes made per game (9.9) and second-worst in three-point percentage (33.5%). Los Angeles is ceding 13.8 three-pointers per game (24th-ranked in league). It is allowing opponents to shoot 36.5% (14th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
The Lakers have gone 7-3 in their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span. Four of Los Angeles’ past 10 outings have hit the over. The Lakers have been racking up 111.5 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 112.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 season. Los Angeles has been more stingy on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 109.5 points per game during its last 10 outings compared to the 113.0 points per game its opponents average on the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Pelicans
The Pelicans are 12th in the NBA in points scored (114.6 per game) and 17th in points conceded (113.4). In 2023-24, New Orleans is 14th in the league in rebounds (44.1 per game) and 17th in rebounds allowed (44.1). With 26.1 assists per game, the Pelicans are 12th in the NBA.
At home the Pelicans are scoring 117.4 points per game, 6.2 more than they are averaging away (111.2). In 2023-24 the Pelicans are fourth-worst in the league in 3-point makes (11.0 per game) and rank 19th in 3-point percentage (35.7%). New Orleans is 20th in the NBA in 3-pointers allowed (13.4 per game) and fourth-best in 3-point percentage defensively (33.4%).
The Pelicans are 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 contests. New Orleans has hit the over in four of its past 10 games. New Orleans is compiling 118.4 points per game over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 114.6. Over their past 10 games, the Pelicans are ceding 111.2 points per game, 2.2 fewer points than their season average (113.4).
Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Lakers, and we project that Lakers will cover the spread (Lakers -2). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 230.5 points.
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