Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 March 2025
Last updated: Mar 5, 2025, 3:40AM | Published: Mar 4, 2025, 5:00PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Dalton Knecht, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Pelicans line-up that includes Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's LA Lakers vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 75% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.31, Pelicans $3.60
- Line: Lakers -7.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.31 and the Pelicans at $3.60.
The Lakers are 7.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lakers (-7.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 229-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Lakers vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.31 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Lakers vs Pelicans best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Lakers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday is the Lakers winning 117-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the LA Lakers vs New Orleans game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
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Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs New Orleans game.
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Lakers vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:30pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs New Orleans predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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