Pelicans vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 7, 2026, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 6, 2026, 3:01PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the favoured Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Lakers side that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's New Orleans vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 69% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Lakers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.90, Lakers $1.43
- Line: Pelicans +5.5 ($1.91), Lakers -5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 245.5 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, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.90 and the Lakers at $1.43.
The Pelicans are listed as 5.5-point underdogs against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Lakers (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 245.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 245.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Pelicans vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.43 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 245.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Lakers betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Pelicans vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Lakers at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday is the Lakers winning 124-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs LA Lakers game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Pelicans vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Lakers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs LA Lakers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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