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Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Picks and Odds
Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Lakers vs. Pelicans NBA game on December 31, 2023 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Game PredictionsPre-Game
Best Bets | TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lakers | 33 | 24 | 32 | 20 | 109 |
Pelicans | 42 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 129 |
Live Probabilities
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| TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lakers | 33 | 24 | 32 | 20 | 109 |
Pelicans | 42 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 129 |
Q4 00:31 Jalen Hood-Schifino makes two point pullup jump shot
Q4 00:39 Pelicans makes two point jump shot
Q4 00:54 Austin Reaves misses three point pullup jump shot
Q4 1:16 Brandon Ingram makes three point jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
Q4 1:25 CJ McCollum misses three point pullup jump shot
Q4 1:43 Anthony Davis misses three point jump shot
Q4 2:14 Pelicans makes two point jump shot
Q4 2:35 Max Christie misses three point jump shot
Q4 2:59 CJ McCollum makes three point jump shot (Zion Williamson assists)
Q4 3:04 Austin Reaves blocks CJ McCollum's two point driving layup
Play by Play
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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End of 4th Quarter.
Pelicans turnover
+2
Jalen Hood-Schifino makes two point pullup jump shot
109-129
+2
Pelicans makes two point jump shot
107-129
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
Austin Reaves misses three point pullup jump shot
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
Brandon Ingram misses regular free throw 1 of 1
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Christie)
Austin Reaves personal foul (Brandon Ingram draws the foul)
+3
Brandon Ingram makes three point jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
107-127
CJ McCollum misses three point pullup jump shot
Brandon Ingram defensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses three point jump shot
CJ McCollum personal foul (Austin Reaves draws the foul)
+2
Pelicans makes two point jump shot
107-124
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Brandon Ingram defensive rebound
Max Christie misses three point jump shot
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point jump shot (Zion Williamson assists)
107-122
Pelicans 60 second timeout
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans offensive rebound
Austin Reaves blocks CJ McCollum's two point driving layup
Larry Nance Jr. defensive rebound
LeBron James misses two point jump shot
Anthony Davis defensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses two point driving layup
+2
Austin Reaves makes two point layup (LeBron James assists)
107-119
+2
Zion Williamson makes two point driving layup
107-119
Larry Nance Jr. defensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses regular free throw 2 of 2
Pelicans lineup change (CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr., Herbert Jones)
+1
Anthony Davis makes regular free throw 1 of 2
105-117
Jonas Valanciunas shooting foul (Anthony Davis draws the foul)
Anthony Davis offensive rebound
Taurean Prince misses three point jump shot
CJ McCollum turnover
Anthony Davis turnover (traveling)
Pelicans lineup change (Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Max Christie defensive rebound
Brandon Ingram misses three point jump shot
Herbert Jones offensive rebound
Brandon Ingram misses three point running jump shot
Jose Alvarado defensive rebound
Max Christie misses three point jump shot
Anthony Davis defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses three point jump shot
+3
Taurean Prince makes three point jump shot (Austin Reaves assists)
104-117
+2
CJ McCollum makes two point pullup jump shot (Brandon Ingram assists)
101-117
+2
Anthony Davis makes two point floating jump shot (LeBron James assists)
101-115
Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie)
Lakers 60 second timeout
+3
Brandon Ingram makes three point jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
99-115
LeBron James turnover (lost ball) (Jose Alvarado steals)
Christian Wood defensive rebound
Brandon Ingram misses two point driving reverse layup
Jonas Valanciunas defensive rebound
Jonas Valanciunas blocks Anthony Davis's two point jump shot
+2
Brandon Ingram makes two point running jump shot
99-112
Max Christie turnover (lost ball) (Jose Alvarado steals)
Brandon Ingram turnover (lost ball) (Max Christie steals)
+2
Lakers makes two point jump shot
99-110
Pelicans lineup change (Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, Jose Alvarado, Herbert Jones)
Larry Nance Jr. offensive foul (Max Christie draws the foul)
Larry Nance Jr. turnover (offensive foul)
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
LeBron James misses two point pullup jump shot
Anthony Davis defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses two point floating jump shot
+2
Austin Reaves makes two point cutting layup (LeBron James assists)
97-110
Anthony Davis defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point turnaround fadeaway jump shot
Larry Nance Jr. defensive rebound
Max Christie offensive rebound
Austin Reaves misses three point jump shot
+2
Jose Alvarado makes two point driving floating jump shot (Larry Nance Jr. assists)
95-110
+1
LeBron James makes regular free throw 2 of 2
95-108
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado, Larry Nance Jr., Herbert Jones)
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie)
+1
LeBron James makes regular free throw 1 of 2
95-108
Zion Williamson personal foul (LeBron James draws the foul)
Anthony Davis defensive rebound
Anthony Davis blocks Naji Marshall's two point driving layup
+2
LeBron James makes two point driving finger roll layup
93-108
Max Christie defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses three point running jump shot
Larry Nance Jr. defensive rebound
LeBron James misses two point jump shot
+3
Jose Alvarado makes three point jump shot (Zion Williamson assists)
91-108
+1
Anthony Davis makes regular free throw 2 of 2
91-105
+1
Anthony Davis makes regular free throw 1 of 2
90-105
Zion Williamson shooting foul (Anthony Davis draws the foul)
Pelicans turnover
+1
Jordan Hawkins makes technical free throw 1 of 1
89-105
Lakers technical foul (Defensive three second)
Jordan Hawkins defensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses two point jump shot
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Jordan Hawkins, Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Larry Nance Jr.)
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie)
End of 3rd Quarter.
Max Christie defensive rebound
Brandon Ingram misses three point jump shot
+1
Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 2 of 2
89-104
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Jordan Hawkins, Brandon Ingram, Jose Alvarado, Larry Nance Jr.)
+1
Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 1 of 2
89-104
Brandon Ingram shooting foul (Austin Reaves draws the foul)
+3
Brandon Ingram makes three point pullup jump shot
87-104
+2
Austin Reaves makes two point fadeaway jump shot
87-101
Brandon Ingram personal foul (Christian Wood draws the foul)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
+1
Brandon Ingram makes regular free throw 2 of 2
85-101
Brandon Ingram misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Pelicans offensive rebound
Christian Wood personal foul (Brandon Ingram draws the foul)
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Max Christie)
Lakers 60 second timeout
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans defensive rebound
Taurean Prince misses three point jump shot
+3
Jose Alvarado makes three point jump shot (Larry Nance Jr. assists)
86-100
+2
Max Christie makes two point jump shot
86-97
+3
Dyson Daniels makes three point jump shot (Brandon Ingram assists)
86-97
+2
Austin Reaves makes two point pullup jump shot
84-94
+2
Brandon Ingram makes two point pullup jump shot (Larry Nance Jr. assists)
84-94
+3
Max Christie makes three point jump shot
82-92
Christian Wood defensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses three point jump shot
Dyson Daniels defensive rebound
Austin Reaves misses three point jump shot
+1
Larry Nance Jr. makes regular free throw 2 of 2
82-92
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, Brandon Ingram, Jose Alvarado, Larry Nance Jr.)
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, Max Christie)
+1
Larry Nance Jr. makes regular free throw 1 of 2
79-91
Lakers personal foul
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
LeBron James misses two point jump shot
Christian Wood defensive rebound
LeBron James blocks Herbert Jones's two point jump shot
+3
LeBron James makes three point jump shot
79-90
Taurean Prince defensive rebound
Larry Nance Jr. misses two point jump shot
+2
Austin Reaves makes two point jump shot
76-90
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr., Herbert Jones)
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Max Christie)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Lakers offensive rebound
Brandon Ingram blocks LeBron James's two point driving layup
Larry Nance Jr. offensive rebound
+2
Larry Nance Jr. makes two point putback layup
74-90
CJ McCollum misses two point driving layup
Larry Nance Jr. defensive rebound
Taurean Prince misses two point jump shot
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 2 of 2
74-88
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 1 of 2
74-87
Austin Reaves shooting foul (Zion Williamson draws the foul)
Taurean Prince turnover (bad pass) (Brandon Ingram steals)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Lakers defensive rebound
Zion Williamson misses two point jump shot
Zion Williamson offensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses three point jump shot
Pelicans lineup change (CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr., Herbert Jones)
Pelicans 60 second timeout
+2
LeBron James makes two point reverse layup (Austin Reaves assists)
74-86
Austin Reaves offensive rebound
Christian Wood misses three point jump shot
LeBron James defensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses three point jump shot
+3
Taurean Prince makes three point jump shot (LeBron James assists)
72-86
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 2 of 2
72-86
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Taurean Prince, LeBron James)
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 1 of 2
69-85
Anthony Davis shooting foul (Zion Williamson draws the foul)
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
LeBron James misses three point jump shot
+2
Zion Williamson makes two point driving finger roll layup (CJ McCollum assists)
69-84
Anthony Davis turnover (out of bounds bad pass)
Zion Williamson personal foul (Austin Reaves draws the foul)
Herbert Jones personal foul (Loose ball) (Jarred Vanderbilt draws the foul)
Lakers offensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses three point jump shot
+2
Jonas Valanciunas makes two point jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
69-82
+2
Austin Reaves makes two point driving layup
69-80
Brandon Ingram turnover (bad pass) (Austin Reaves steals)
Jonas Valanciunas defensive rebound
Lakers misses two point jump shot
+2
Herbert Jones makes two point cutting dunk (Brandon Ingram assists)
67-80
+2
LeBron James makes two point fadeaway jump shot (Austin Reaves assists)
67-78
Pelicans turnover (shot clock violation)
+3
LeBron James makes three point jump shot (Austin Reaves assists)
65-78
+2
Herbert Jones makes two point running layup
62-78
LeBron James turnover (lost ball) (Jonas Valanciunas steals)
+1
Jonas Valanciunas makes regular free throw 2 of 2
62-76
+1
Jonas Valanciunas makes regular free throw 1 of 2
62-75
Anthony Davis shooting foul (Jonas Valanciunas draws the foul)
LeBron James defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses two point jump shot
+3
Austin Reaves makes three point jump shot (Taurean Prince assists)
62-74
Anthony Davis defensive rebound
Jonas Valanciunas misses two point jump shot
Pelicans lineup change (Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones)
Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis, LeBron James)
End of 1st Half.
Brandon Ingram defensive rebound
LeBron James misses three point jump shot
Lakers violation
+2
Larry Nance Jr. makes two point layup (Brandon Ingram assists)
57-74
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
Brandon Ingram blocks Max Christie's two point jump shot
+2
CJ McCollum makes two point driving floating jump shot
57-72
+1
Anthony Davis makes regular free throw 2 of 2
57-70
+1
Anthony Davis makes regular free throw 1 of 2
57-70
LeBron James defensive rebound
Zion Williamson misses regular free throw 2 of 2
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr.)
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 1 of 2
55-70
LeBron James personal foul (Zion Williamson draws the foul)
+1
LeBron James makes regular free throw 1 of 1
55-69
Brandon Ingram shooting foul (LeBron James draws the foul)
+2
LeBron James makes two point cutting layup (Austin Reaves assists)
55-69
+2
Zion Williamson makes two point jump shot (Brandon Ingram assists)
52-69
+3
Taurean Prince makes three point running jump shot (Max Christie assists)
52-67
Max Christie defensive rebound
Brandon Ingram misses two point stepback jump shot
Taurean Prince turnover (traveling)
+1
Brandon Ingram makes regular free throw 2 of 2
49-67
Pelicans lineup change (CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr., Herbert Jones)
Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie)
Brandon Ingram misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Pelicans offensive rebound
Taurean Prince personal foul (Brandon Ingram draws the foul)
+2
LeBron James makes two point driving layup
49-66
+3
Herbert Jones makes three point jump shot (Zion Williamson assists)
47-66
+2
Anthony Davis makes two point floating jump shot (LeBron James assists)
47-63
+1
Jonas Valanciunas makes regular free throw 1 of 1
47-63
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis, LeBron James)
Pelicans lineup change (Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones)
Anthony Davis shooting foul (Jonas Valanciunas draws the foul)
+2
Jonas Valanciunas makes two point putback layup
45-62
Jonas Valanciunas offensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses three point jump shot
Jonas Valanciunas defensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses two point jump shot
Jarred Vanderbilt defensive rebound
Brandon Ingram misses two point jump shot
Jonas Valanciunas defensive rebound
Christian Wood misses three point running jump shot
Christian Wood defensive rebound
Taurean Prince blocks CJ McCollum's two point driving floating jump shot
Anthony Davis turnover (lost ball) (Jose Alvarado steals)
Anthony Davis defensive rebound
Brandon Ingram misses two point fadeaway jump shot
Jarred Vanderbilt turnover (Jonas Valanciunas steals)
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis)
Lakers 60 second timeout
+3
Herbert Jones makes three point jump shot (Jose Alvarado assists)
45-60
LeBron James turnover (lost ball) (Jose Alvarado steals)
+3
Herbert Jones makes three point jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
45-57
+3
LeBron James makes three point jump shot
45-54
LeBron James defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point stepback jump shot
+3
LeBron James makes three point jump shot
42-54
+1
Jonas Valanciunas makes regular free throw 2 of 2
42-54
Pelicans lineup change (Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, Jose Alvarado, Herbert Jones)
+1
Jonas Valanciunas makes regular free throw 1 of 2
39-53
LeBron James shooting foul (Jonas Valanciunas draws the foul)
+1
LeBron James makes regular free throw 1 of 1
39-52
Jonas Valanciunas personal foul (LeBron James draws the foul)
+2
LeBron James makes two point jump shot
38-52
Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie)
Lakers 60 second timeout
+2
Naji Marshall makes two point floating jump shot
36-52
Naji Marshall offensive rebound
Jonas Valanciunas misses two point jump shot
Jose Alvarado defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado blocks LeBron James's two point jump shot
Austin Reaves defensive rebound
Anthony Davis blocks Jonas Valanciunas's two point driving hook shot
Jonas Valanciunas defensive rebound
LeBron James misses regular free throw 2 of 2
Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie)
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Jordan Hawkins, Jonas Valanciunas, Brandon Ingram, Jose Alvarado)
Lakers lineup change (Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Max Christie)
+1
LeBron James makes regular free throw 1 of 2
36-50
Zion Williamson shooting foul (LeBron James draws the foul)
Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses three point jump shot
Jordan Hawkins defensive rebound
LeBron James misses two point fadeaway jump shot
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Lakers offensive rebound
Max Christie misses three point jump shot
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 2 of 2
35-50
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 1 of 2
35-49
Jaxson Hayes shooting foul (Zion Williamson draws the foul)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans defensive rebound
Austin Reaves misses two point jump shot
Naji Marshall personal foul
Jose Alvarado personal foul (Austin Reaves draws the foul)
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 2 of 2
35-48
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Jordan Hawkins, Jonas Valanciunas, Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado)
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 1 of 2
35-47
Jaxson Hayes shooting foul (Zion Williamson draws the foul)
+1
LeBron James makes regular free throw 2 of 2
35-46
+1
LeBron James makes regular free throw 1 of 2
35-46
Larry Nance Jr. shooting foul (LeBron James draws the foul)
+2
Naji Marshall makes two point jump shot (Zion Williamson assists)
33-46
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado blocks Jaxson Hayes's two point jump shot
+2
Zion Williamson makes two point jump shot (Jordan Hawkins assists)
33-44
Jose Alvarado defensive rebound
Max Christie misses three point jump shot
Max Christie defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses two point jump shot
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Christian Wood misses three point jump shot
Christian Wood defensive rebound
Jordan Hawkins misses three point jump shot
Larry Nance Jr. defensive rebound
Austin Reaves misses three point jump shot
Jose Alvarado turnover
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes, LeBron James, Max Christie)
End of 1st Quarter.
Jarred Vanderbilt defensive rebound
Zion Williamson misses two point layup
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaxson Hayes, Anthony Davis, Max Christie)
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Jordan Hawkins, Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Larry Nance Jr.)
Max Christie offensive foul (Charge) (Jose Alvarado draws the foul)
Max Christie turnover (offensive foul)
+3
Larry Nance Jr. makes three point jump shot (Naji Marshall assists)
33-42
+3
Christian Wood makes three point jump shot (Austin Reaves assists)
33-39
Max Christie defensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses three point jump shot
+1
Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 2 of 2
33-39
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Larry Nance Jr.)
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes, Anthony Davis, Max Christie)
+1
Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 1 of 2
29-39
Dyson Daniels shooting foul (Austin Reaves draws the foul)
+2
Naji Marshall makes two point driving layup (CJ McCollum assists)
28-39
+2
Max Christie makes two point cutting layup (Austin Reaves assists)
28-37
+2
Zion Williamson makes two point tip layup
28-37
Zion Williamson offensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses two point driving layup
Zion Williamson defensive rebound
Max Christie misses three point jump shot
Dyson Daniels turnover (Max Christie steals)
+1
Austin Reaves makes regular free throw 2 of 2
26-35
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Larry Nance Jr.)
Austin Reaves misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Lakers offensive rebound
Larry Nance Jr. shooting foul (Austin Reaves draws the foul)
Christian Wood defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point stepback jump shot
Anthony Davis offensive rebound
+2
Anthony Davis makes two point putback dunk
25-35
Max Christie misses two point driving reverse layup
+1
Larry Nance Jr. makes regular free throw 2 of 2
25-35
+1
Larry Nance Jr. makes regular free throw 1 of 2
23-34
Anthony Davis shooting foul (Larry Nance Jr. draws the foul)
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses two point pullup jump shot
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis, Max Christie)
Lakers 60 second timeout
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point jump shot (Naji Marshall assists)
23-33
Naji Marshall offensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses two point driving layup
Larry Nance Jr. defensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses two point driving finger roll layup
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point jump shot (Brandon Ingram assists)
23-30
Larry Nance Jr. defensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses regular free throw 2 of 2
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum, Brandon Ingram, Larry Nance Jr.)
Lakers lineup change (Christian Wood, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis)
+1
Anthony Davis makes regular free throw 1 of 2
23-27
Naji Marshall personal foul (Anthony Davis draws the foul)
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point running jump shot (Naji Marshall assists)
22-27
LeBron James turnover (bad pass) (Brandon Ingram steals)
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point jump shot (Brandon Ingram assists)
22-24
+2
Lakers makes two point jump shot
22-21
Zion Williamson turnover (bad pass) (Taurean Prince steals)
+3
Taurean Prince makes three point jump shot (LeBron James assists)
22-21
+2
Zion Williamson makes two point cutting layup (CJ McCollum assists)
17-21
+2
Jarred Vanderbilt makes two point running dunk
17-19
Zion Williamson turnover (bad pass) (Jarred Vanderbilt steals)
+1
Rui Hachimura makes regular free throw 2 of 2
17-19
+1
Rui Hachimura makes regular free throw 1 of 2
14-19
Pelicans lineup change (Naji Marshall, Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram)
Pelicans 60 second timeout
Rui Hachimura defensive rebound
Anthony Davis blocks Zion Williamson's two point driving layup
Jonas Valanciunas defensive rebound
LeBron James misses two point turnaround fadeaway jump shot
+2
Brandon Ingram makes two point fadeaway jump shot
13-19
+2
LeBron James makes two point bank hook shot (Anthony Davis assists)
13-17
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
+2
Jonas Valanciunas makes two point jump shot
11-17
Jonas Valanciunas offensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses two point driving floating jump shot
+1
Taurean Prince makes regular free throw 1 of 1
11-15
Herbert Jones shooting foul (Taurean Prince draws the foul)
+2
Taurean Prince makes two point cutting layup (Anthony Davis assists)
10-15
+2
Zion Williamson makes two point jump shot
8-15
+2
Anthony Davis makes two point driving floating jump shot
8-13
+2
Brandon Ingram makes two point fadeaway jump shot
8-13
+2
Anthony Davis makes two point jump shot (Rui Hachimura assists)
6-11
+2
Zion Williamson makes two point running dunk (CJ McCollum assists)
6-11
Herbert Jones defensive rebound
LeBron James misses three point bank jump shot
+3
Brandon Ingram makes three point jump shot (Herbert Jones assists)
4-9
Herbert Jones offensive rebound
Zion Williamson misses two point finger roll layup
Herbert Jones offensive rebound
Zion Williamson misses regular free throw 2 of 2
+1
Zion Williamson makes regular free throw 1 of 2
4-6
Taurean Prince personal foul (Zion Williamson draws the foul)
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
CJ McCollum blocks Jarred Vanderbilt's two point layup
Brandon Ingram turnover (bad pass) (Anthony Davis steals)
+2
Anthony Davis makes two point running layup (Rui Hachimura assists)
4-5
Anthony Davis defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point running jump shot
Rui Hachimura turnover (CJ McCollum steals)
Zion Williamson turnover (lost ball) (Rui Hachimura steals)
+2
Rui Hachimura makes two point jump shot
2-5
+2
Jonas Valanciunas makes two point jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
2-5
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Brandon Ingram defensive rebound
Anthony Davis misses two point jump shot
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point stepback jump shot (Zion Williamson assists)
2-3
Zion Williamson defensive rebound
Taurean Prince misses three point jump shot
Anthony Davis vs. Jonas Valanciunas (Rui Hachimura gains possession)
Pelicans lineup change (Jonas Valanciunas, CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herbert Jones)
Lakers lineup change (Jarred Vanderbilt, Taurean Prince, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James)
Box Score
Player Stats
Team Stats
| Pos | Player | Pts | Reb | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 35 | C. Wood | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| G | 15 | A. Reaves | 20 | 2 | 9 |
| C-F | 11 | J. Hayes | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| G | 0 | J. Hood-Schifino | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| G | 10 | M. Christie | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Pos | Player | Pts | Reb | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 3 | C. McCollum | 22 | 5 | 9 |
| F | 1 | Z. Williamson | 26 | 4 | 6 |
| F | 14 | B. Ingram | 26 | 5 | 8 |
| F | 22 | L. Nance Jr. | 11 | 10 | 3 |
| G | 5 | H. Jones | 13 | 4 | 1 |
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Lakers vs. Pelicans: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Lakers vs. Pelicans
- Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Pelicans favored at -5.5
- Total (Over/Under): 233.5
- Moneyline Odds: Lakers +180, Pelicans -210
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Lakers: 33%
- Pelicans: 67%
Dimers.com's predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Projected Final Score
Our predicted final score for this NBA matchup is Lakers 113-118 Pelicans.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Lakers a win probability of 33%, while the Pelicans have a win probability of 67%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Pelicans are more likely to beat the Lakers in the NBA game at Smoothie King Center on Monday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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