The Los Angeles Lakers (33-35) and New Orleans Pelicans (33-35) meet Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers failed to cover the spread as 2.5-point home favorites Sunday in a 112-108 loss vs. the New York Knicks. G D’Angelo Russell scored 33 points as Los Angeles’ 3-game win streak came to an end.
The Pelicans covered as 3-point home favorites Sunday with a 127-110 win vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. G Trey Murphy III hit a career-high nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points as New Orleans won for just for the 3rd time in its last 10 games.
The Lakers lead this season’s series 2-1 with the Over hitting in 2 of the 3 meetings. Los Angeles covered as a 4.5-point home favorite 120-102 as the Under 235.5 cashed in the most recent meeting Feb. 15.
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Lakers at Pelicans odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Pelicans -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -1.5 (-102) | Pelicans +1.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Lakers at Pelicans key injuries
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (foot) out
Pelicans
- G Jose Alvarado (shin) out
- F Brandon Ingram (ankle) questionable
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 114, Pelicans 105
Moneyline
BET LAKERS (-110).
Los Angeles has not lost back-to-back games since dropping a 115-106 decision to the league-leading Milwaukee Bucks Feb. 9. The last time New Orleans won back-to-back games was a 116-107 win at home vs. the Atlanta Hawks Feb. 7. Look for the Lakers, who are 4-0 in their last 4 after a loss, to bounce back and continue fighting for a playoff spot.
Against the spread
PASS.
There is no need to bet on this spread when the Lakers are getting a good price on the moneyline. Bet Los Angeles straight up and/or the total instead.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 226.5 (-115).
The Under is 4-1 in Los Angeles’ last 5 games and 4-0 in the Lakers’ last 4 vs. teams with a losing record.
The Under has hit in 6 of New Orleans’ last 7 games and is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between these teams.
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