The Los Angeles Lakers (15-2) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (6-11) Wednesday night in a Western Conference matchup. Tip-off for the game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans is at 9:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Lakers-Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Lakers at Pelicans: Key injuries
Lakers
SG Avery Bradley (fibula) out
Pelicans
PF Derrick Favors (back) questionable
PG Lonzo Ball (illness) questionable
PF Zion Williamson (knee) out
Lakers at Pelicans: 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 11 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Lakers 115, Pelicans 112
Moneyline (ML)
The LAKERS (-278) are favored on the road against the Pelicans in a much-anticipated Western Conference matchup. PF Anthony Davis was traded from the Pelicans to the Lakers in the offseason, so look for the star forward to put on a show in front of his former home crowd. With the Pelicans (+200) dealing with several notable injuries, don’t expect them to beat the league’s top team.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Lakers (-5.5, -120) open this contest as three-basket favorites over the Pelicans. While the Lakers have won 15 of their 17 games this season, they are just 10-7 against the spread. New Orleans is 8-9 against the spread while covering in six of its last nine games. The Pelicans have also been fantastic at home, covering in five of their last six games at the Smoothie King Center. Look for this contest to be close and decided in the last few minutes as the PELICANS (+5.5, +100) cover the spread.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 232.5. The Lakers rank third in the NBA with just over 103 points per game allowed. While the Pelicans have struggled to stop anybody, look for the pace of this game to be slower and for the UNDER (-115) to hit.
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