The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the New Orleans Pelicans on the tail-end of a back-to-back for both teams tonight after they were in NBA Cup action on Friday.
My Lakers vs. Pelicans predictions are banking on another impressive playmaking performance from King James. Keep reading for my NBA picks for Saturday, November 16.
Lakers vs Pelicans prediction
My best bet
LeBron James Over 9.5 assists (-115 at bet365)
My analysis
It’s common knowledge that LeBron James is good at everything on a basketball court. There’s a reason he’s considered the greatest ever by many. Perhaps his playmaking ability still goes underrated, though, improving vastly over the years and on full display to start the season.
He's averaging 9.6 assists per night right now and has been going off over the last four games. He’s hit the Over comfortably in all of these matchups, dishing out 12, 14, 16, and 13 dimes.
Perhaps The King isn’t scoring 25+ points consistently anymore but he’s sure giving everyone around him the best opportunity to be effective offensively.
Lakers vs Pelicans same-game parlay
LeBron James Over 9.5 assists
Lakers moneyline
Anthony Davis Over 0.5 threes
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a heater, winning four in a row. During that span, they’ve taken down the Spurs, Grizzlies, Raptors, and 76ers. L.A.'s playing with a lot of confidence and tends to have success against these Pelicans.
J.J. Redick’s group was 3-1 against New Orleans last season and has won six of the last eight meetings overall. Last season, the Lakers won nearly 70% of their games as a moneyline favorite. The Pels are still without Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray, so L.A. shouldn’t have any problems taking care of business.
Anthony Davis is playing at an MVP level this season. He’s averaging 31.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 11 outings while shooting 41.7% from downtown. While AD doesn’t shoot a ton of threes, it’s an improved skill in his game.
His Over/Under total screams value tonight because it’s set at just 0.5. Davis is taking an average of 2.2 triples per game, but lately, he’s hit the Over in four consecutive outings, going 2-for-4, 2-for-3, 2-for-2, and 2-for-3.
Again, the Pels do not shine defensively, and opponents are shooting 37.9% from long range against them.
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Lakers vs Pelicans odds
Lakers vs Pelicans live odds
Lakers vs Pelicans opening odds
- Spread: Los Angeles -6.5 | New Orleans +6.5
- Moneyline: Los Angeles -275 | New Orleans +225
- Over/Under: Over 224.5 | Under 224.5
Odds courtesy of bet365.
Lakers vs Pelicans spread and Over/Under analysis
- The Lakers are 7-5 ATS this season. The Pelicans are a league-worst 3-10 ATS.
- The Over has cashed in three of the last four meetings.
Lakers vs Pelicans trend
The Lakers have cashed the moneyline in 33 of their last 51 games (+22.75 units / 18% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Lakers vs. Pelicans.
How to watch Lakers vs Pelicans
| Location: | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA |
| Date: | Saturday, 11-16-2024 |
| Tip-off: | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | GCSEN, Spectrum SportsNet |
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