The New Orleans Pelicans (11-23) face the Los Angeles Lakers (27-7) at Staples Center Friday. Tip-off for this contest is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. 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
- PF Zion Williamson (knee) out
- SF Darius Miller (Achilles) out
Lakers
- SG Alex Caruso (calf) questionable
- C DeMarcus Cousins (knee) out
- PF Anthony Davis (shoulder) probable
Pelicans-Lakers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Lakers 120, Pelicans 116
Moneyline (ML)
The Lakers (-625) are big favorites at home against the Pelicans, but there isn’t enough value here to make it worth your while. The Lakers should be able to win this game, but PASS on this number with a $10 bet on the Lakers to win returning a profit of just $1.60.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Lakers (-9.5, -125) are monster favorites in this contest, due to their incredible record. However, you should consider taking the PELICANS (+9.5, +105) as they are starting to play better of late. They’ve won four straight games and have covered the spread in five of their last six contests. As they’ve gotten healthier, their offense has only improved. Look for players such as Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart all to have big games in their return to Los Angeles. I like the Pelicans to cover Friday night.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 224.5, which seems too low considering how well both teams are playing on offense this season. Both the Lakers and the Pelicans are in the top 10 of the league in scoring, and New Orleans has scored 120 or more points in back-to-back games. Look for this game to be fast-paced and for the OVER 224.5 (-121) to hit relatively easily.
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