The Los Angeles Lakers (43-12) will put their five-game winning streak on the line Tuesday night with the New Orleans Pelicans (25-32) coming to town. Opening tip-off will be at 10 p.m. ET at Staples Center. We analyze the Pelicans-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Pelicans at Lakers: Key injuries
Pelicans
- SG Darius Miller (Achilles) out
- SG Kenrich Williams (back) out
Lakers
- PF Anthony Davis (calf) probable
Pelicans at Lakers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Lakers 125, Pelicans 120
Moneyline (ML)
The Lakers have won each of their last five games, most recently knocking off the Boston Celtics by two points at home Sunday. The Pelicans are also playing well, led by Zion Williamson, winning five of their last six.
The Lakers have been great at home, going 20-7 at the Staples Center this season. They should win this game, but it’ll be closer than some think. PASS on the Lakers (-358) on the moneyline with a $10 wager returning a profit of just $2.79 with a Lakers win.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Lakers are favored by 7.5 points over the Pelicans, the 13th straight game they’ve been favored against their opponent. They’ve gone 38-11 straight up as favorites this season but are only 29-25-1 ATS overall.
In their last 10 games, the Pelicans have been better against the spread, going 6-3-1 compared to the Lakers’ 5-5 mark. New Orleans will give the Lakers a run for their money with both teams healthy, keeping the score tight down the stretch. Take the PELICANS (+7.5, -106) to stay within 7 points in a loss or win outright.
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under is 240.5 points Tuesday night. The total has gone Over in five of the Pelicans’ last six games and in 13 of the Lakers’ last 18 contests. With two of the best seven offenses in the NBA, this comes as no surprise. In their last 10 head-to-head matchups, the total has gone Over seven times.
The Pelicans defense needs a lot of work, ranking 28th in points allowed, but both teams can put up points in a hurry. Take the OVER 240.5 (-110) in this matchup.
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