Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 8, 2023, 2:22AM | Published: Dec 6, 2023, 10:06AM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
With star players LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Pelicans side that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lakers vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Pelicans
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 58% chance of beating the Pelicans at T-Mobile Arena.
More: Lakers vs Pelicans Simulated 10,000 Times
Lakers vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at T-Mobile Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.80, Pelicans $2.05
- Line: Lakers -2 ($1.91), Pelicans +2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 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, bet365 currently has the Lakers at $1.80. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Pelicans at $2.05.
The Lakers are listed as 2-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Pelicans (+2) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Lakers vs Pelicans sits at 229.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookies have got it right and both the Lakers and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 229.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Lakers vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.80 with bet365 (58% probability)
- Line: Lakers -2 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (53% probability)
Today's Lakers vs Pelicans best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Lakers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Pelicans at T-Mobile Arena on Friday has the Lakers winning 115-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Pelicans: Player Props
Betting on New Orleans vs LA Lakers player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at T-Mobile Arena.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 23 | 8 | 7 |
| Anthony Davis | 22 | 12 | 3 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 17 | 3 | 5 |
| Austin Reaves | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Rui Hachimura | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 26 | 6 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 6 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 15 | 12 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 13 | 3 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs New Orleans game at T-Mobile Arena.
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Lakers vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Pelicans at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to tip off at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Friday 8 December 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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 skilled 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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