New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Tips and Best Bets

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Pelicans vs. Lakers Betting Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers (31-42) enter their game on March 27, 2022 as a 3-point underdog against the New Orleans Pelicans (31-43). The game’s point total is 229.5. Find more below on the Pelicans vs. Lakers betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.

Pelicans vs. Lakers Betting Line

Pelicans vs Lakers Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Pelicans -3 – – 229.5 -108 -112 -153 130

Pelicans vs. Lakers Game Info

  • Game Day: Sunday, March 27, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Arena: Smoothie King Center

Computer Predictions for Pelicans vs. Lakers

Computer picks for Pelicans vs Lakers
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Under (229.5) Lakers 115 Pelicans 108

Pelicans vs. Lakers Betting Trends

  • New Orleans had 30 wins in 72 games against the spread last season.
  • As 3-point favorites or more, the Pelicans went 10-13-1 against the spread last season.
  • There were 38 New Orleans games (out of 72) that went over the total last season.

    • New Orleans Pelicans Leaders

  • Zion Williamson posted a team-leading 27.0 points per game last year. He also averaged 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists, shooting 61.1% from the floor (seventh in league).
  • Brandon Ingram averaged 23.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game last year. Defensively, he put up 0.7 steals and 0.6 blocks.
  • Jonas Valanciunas put up a team-high 12.5 rebounds per contest last year. He also averaged 17.1 points and 1.8 assists, shooting 59.2% from the field (ninth in league).
  • Devonte’ Graham led his squad in assists per contest (5.4) last year, and also put up 14.8 points and 2.7 rebounds. At the other end, he averaged 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Jaxson Hayes posted 7.5 points, 0.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds per contest last year.

    • New Orleans Pelicans Season Stats

    Stat Rank
    Field Goal % 45.5 21
    Opp. Field Goal % 46.6 20
    Rebounds Per Game 45.6 7
    Opp. Rebounds Per Game 42.1 3
    Turnovers Per Game 13.4 18
    Opp. Turnovers Per Game 13.4 10

    Lakers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

  • Los Angeles has covered the spread 32 times in 73 games.
  • The Lakers are 14-13 as 3-point underdogs or greater.
  • Los Angeles has played 73 games this year, and 42 of them have gone over the total.

    • Los Angeles Lakers Leaders

  • The Lakers’ leader in scoring and rebounding is LeBron James with 30.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
  • Russell Westbrook’s assist statline leads Los Angeles; he dishes out 7.2 assists per game.
  • James’ steals (1.3 steals per game) and blocks (1.1 blocks per game) lead Los Angeles defensively.

    • Los Angeles Lakers Season Stats

    Stat Rank
    Field Goal % 46.8 6
    Opp. Field Goal % 46.6 20
    Rebounds Per Game 44.1 17
    Opp. Rebounds Per Game 47.0 25
    Turnovers Per Game 14.0 28
    Opp. Turnovers Per Game 13.5 9

    Pelicans and Lakers Injury Report

    Pelicans: Kira Lewis Jr.: Out For Season (Knee), Zion Williamson: Out (Foot), Brandon Ingram: Out (Hamstring)
      Lakers: Dwight Howard: Day To Day (Hip), Anthony Davis: Out (Foot), Talen Horton-Tucker: Day To Day (Ankle), LeBron James: Day To Day (Knee), Kendrick Nunn: Out (Knee)

    Betting Tips for Pelicans vs. Lakers

    We have the Pelicans (-3) as our best bet in this contest. Our computer model has the scoring going under the total of 229.5 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Pelicans 115, Lakers 108 once the game has been played.

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