Pelicans vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 5 February 2023
Feb 4, 2023, 4:09AM
The New Orleans Pelicans square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Lakers line-up that includes LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Pelicans vs Lakers, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who will win? Pelicans vs Lakers
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's New Orleans-LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 53% chance of defeating the Lakers at Smoothie King Center.
More: Full Betting Analysis for Lakers vs Pelicans
New Orleans vs LA Lakers Best Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA clash at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.83, Lakers $1.95
- Line: Pelicans -1.5 ($1.91), Lakers +1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 234 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Pelicans to win at $1.83. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Lakers to win at $1.95.
The Pelicans are listed as -1.5 favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for LA Lakers vs New Orleans has been set at 234 with PointsBet, 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 Pelicans (-1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 234-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Lakers Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Lakers at $1.95 with PointsBet (1.1% edge)
- Line: Pelicans -1.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (53% probability)
- Total: Under 234 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
Our Pelicans vs Lakers expert tips are based on complex simulations and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lakers to win is our preferred option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the best odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Pelicans vs Lakers Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted score for Pelicans vs Lakers at Smoothie King Center on Sunday is Lakers 116-116 Pelicans.
While there is no way for an NBA game to end in a tie, our prediction of 116-116 is based on each team's average score after 10,000 simulations by Stats Insider.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs LA Lakers on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Lakers NBA Props Tips
Prop bets are a great way to wager on Pelicans vs. Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Brandon Ingram is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while LeBron James is projected to finish with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lakers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
- Brandon Ingram: 25 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
- CJ McCollum: 24 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
- Trey Murphy: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
- Herbert Jones: 13 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
- Jonas Valanciunas: 13 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
Lakers Projected Box Score
- LeBron James: 31 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
- Anthony Davis: 27 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
- Russell Westbrook: 18 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
- Dennis Schroder: 14 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
- Rui Hachimura: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest expert tips before the New Orleans vs LA Lakers game at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Lakers NBA 2023
Sunday's matchup between the Pelicans and Lakers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Sunday 5 February 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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