Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Feb 4, 2023

NBA action continues on Saturday at 6:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lakers vs. Pelicans, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Lakers vs. Pelicans?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Lakers-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pelicans a 53% chance of defeating the Lakers.

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Odds

• Spread: Pelicans -1.5 (-105), Lakers +1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Pelicans -112, Lakers -104
• Total: Over/Under 234 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Pelicans and Lakers are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -112. That means you can risk $112 to win $100, for a total payout of $212, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 234 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and Pelicans are a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 234-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Pelicans -1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.3% edge)
• Total: Under 234 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Lakers moneyline is the best option because of the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted score for LA Lakers vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center this Saturday 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 DimersBOT.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Lakers-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Player Props

Looking for LA Lakers vs. New Orleans prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to finish with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

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

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Lakers vs. Pelicans on Saturday February 4, 2023.

Lakers vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Pelicans and Lakers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Saturday February 4, 2023
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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