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In NBA Play-In Tournament action on Tuesday, the New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Pelicans are a slight 1-point favorite against the Lakers. The game’s point total is set at 224.5.
Pelicans vs. Lakers Odds
Point Spread for Pelicans vs. Lakers
The spread for this matchup is set at 1 point, with sportsbooks listing the Pelicans as the favorite.
New Orleans vs. Los Angeles Moneyline
As for the moneyline, New Orleans has -118 odds to win the game, while Los Angeles is listed at -102 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 224.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: TNT
Pelicans vs. Lakers Betting Trends
The Pelicans have covered the spread 44 times in 82 games with a set spread. New Orleans has entered the game as favorites 50 times this season and won 31, or 62%, of those games. This season, Pelicans games have hit the over 36 times.
The Lakers have covered the spread in a game 38 times this year (38-44-0). Los Angeles has been an underdog in 35 games this season and has come away with the win 15 times (42.9%) in those contests. This season, 47 of the Lakers’ games have gone over the point total.
Pelicans vs. Lakers Key Players to Watch
Pelicans
Zion Williamson posts 22.9 points, 5.8 boards and 5.0 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks. Brandon Ingram’s numbers on the season are 20.8 points, 5.7 assists and 5.1 boards per game. CJ McCollum is averaging 20.0 points, 4.6 assists and 4.3 boards per game. Jonas Valanciunas averages 12.2 points, 8.8 boards and 2.1 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
Lakers
Anthony Davis provides the Lakers 24.7 points, 12.6 boards and 3.5 assists per contest. He also averages 1.2 steals and 2.3 blocks (fourth in NBA). LeBron James’ averages on the season are 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game, making 54.0% of his shots from the floor and 41.0% from beyond the arc, with 2.1 treys per game. D’Angelo Russell’s numbers for the season are 18.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game, making 45.6% of his shots from the field and 41.5% from 3-point range, with 3.0 treys per contest (ninth in NBA). Austin Reaves provides the Lakers 15.9 points, 4.3 boards and 5.5 assists per game, plus 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks.
What you need to know about the Pelicans
The Pelicans rank 13th in the NBA with 115.1 points per game so far this year. At the other end of the court, they rank eighth with 110.7 points allowed per contest. The Pelicans are pulling down 44.0 boards per game (12th-ranked in league). They are giving up 42.3 rebounds per contest (seventh-ranked). So far this season, the Pelicans rank 12th in the league in assists, dishing out 27.0 per game.
New Orleans is putting up 114.9 points per game this year in home games, which is 0.4 fewer points than it is averaging in away games (115.3). With a 38.3% three-point percentage this season, New Orleans is fourth-best in the NBA. It ranks 18th in the league by sinking 12.5 threes per contest. New Orleans is giving up 13.5 treys per game this season (24th-ranked in NBA), and it is allowing a 34.9% three-point percentage (second-best).
The Pelicans have gone 5-5 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span. Five of New Orleans’ last 10 outings have gone over the total. The Pelicans have been scoring 110.7 points per game in their last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 115.1 they’ve scored over the course of the 2023-24 campaign. The last 10 games have seen New Orleans concede 1.0 more point per game (111.7) than its season-long average (110.7).
What you need to know about the Lakers
The Lakers put up 118.0 points per game and allow 117.4, ranking them sixth in the league offensively and 23rd on defense. On the boards, Los Angeles is 18th in the NBA in rebounds (43.1 per game). It is 18th in rebounds allowed (44.0 per game). At 28.5 assists per game, the Lakers are fifth-best in the NBA.
At home, the Lakers score 119.0 points per game. Away, they score 117.0. In 2023-24, the Lakers are 24th in the league in 3-point makes (11.8 per game) and eighth in 3-point percentage (37.7%). Defensively, Los Angeles is third-worst in the league in 3-pointers conceded per game at 14.3. It is 24th in 3-point percentage allowed at 37.6%.
The Lakers are 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their past 10 games. Los Angeles has gone over the total in seven of its past 10 outings. Over its previous 10 games, Los Angeles is posting 119.5 points per game, 1.5 more than its season average (118.0). The Lakers are ceding 115.4 points per contest over their past 10 games, which is 2.0 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (117.4).
Pelicans vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Pelicans, and we predict that Pelicans will cover the spread (Pelicans -1). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 224.5 points.
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