The New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) host the Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) at Smoothie King Center, beginning at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The Pelicans are only 1-point favorites in the game, the fifth matchup between the squads this season. The point total for this matchup is 225.
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Pelicans vs. Lakers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | -1 | 225 |
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Injury Report as of April 16
Pelicans: None
Lakers: Christian Wood: Out (Knee), Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Back), Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Foot), Anthony Davis: Questionable (Back), LeBron James: Probable (Ankle)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Pelicans (-1) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (225) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Pelicans vs. Lakers Stat Rankings
| Pelicans Avg. (Rank) | Lakers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 115.1 (13th) | Points Scored | 118 (6th) |
| 110.7 (8th) | Points Allowed | 117.4 (23rd) |
| 44 (12th) | Rebounds | 43.1 (18th) |
| 10.4 (17th) | Off. Rebounds | 8.2 (30th) |
| 12.5 (18th) | 3pt Made | 11.8 (24th) |
| 27 (12th) | Assists | 28.5 (5th) |
| 12.4 (13th) | Turnovers | 13.4 (19th) |
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Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 70 | 22.9 | 5.8 | 5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Brandon Ingram | 64 | 20.8 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| CJ McCollum | 66 | 20 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 3.6 |
| Trey Murphy III | 57 | 14.8 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 82 | 12.2 | 8.8 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Lakers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 71 | 25.7 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| Anthony Davis | 76 | 24.7 | 12.6 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 76 | 18 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Austin Reaves | 82 | 15.9 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Rui Hachimura | 68 | 13.6 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
Betting Trends
- The Pelicans have 44 wins in 82 games against the spread this year.
- New Orleans’ ATS record as 1-point favorites or more is 24-25-1.
- Out of 82 Pelicans games so far this season, 36 have gone over the total.
- New Orleans’ games have had more than 225 points scored on 46 occasions this season.
- The over/under in this matchup is 225 points, 0.7 fewer than the average total in this season’s Pelicans contests.
- The Lakers are 38-44-0 against the spread this year.
- Los Angeles is 18-18 as a 1-point underdog or greater.
- This season, 47 of the Lakers’ 82 games have hit the over.
- Los Angeles’ games have gone over 225 points on 58 occasions this year.
- The average total for Lakers games is 235.5 points, 10.5 more than this game’s over/under.
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