Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [12/31/2023]

NBA action continues on Sunday at 7:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Lakers square off with the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Sunday's Lakers vs. Pelicans matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Sunday's NBA game between the Lakers and Pelicans 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 67% chance of beating the Lakers, and our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 118-113.

According to our model, the Lakers (+5.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 233.5 points has a 53% chance of going under.

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lakers	Pelicans
Spread	+5.5 (-108)	-5.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+180	-210
Total	o233.5 (-110)	u233.5 (-110)

• The Pelicans are -5.5 favorites against the Lakers, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lakers (+5.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -210, which means you can risk $210 to win $100 for a total payout of $310 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 233.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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

Lakers vs. Pelicans Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Lakers +5.5	-108
Moneyline	Pelicans	-210
Total	Under 233.5	-110

Dimers' best NBA bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Player Props

Looking for Lakers vs. Pelicans NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers for each team.

Anthony Davis is expected to step up for the Lakers with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Lakers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Davis	24	14	3	0
LeBron James	24	8	7	3
Austin Reaves	17	5	6	2
Rui Hachimura	13	4	1	1
Taurean Prince	12	3	2	2

Pelicans Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pelicans:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Zion Williamson	27	6	5	0
Brandon Ingram	24	5	6	1
CJ McCollum	18	4	5	3
Jonas Valanciunas	13	11	4	1
Herbert Jones	9	4	3	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before the Lakers vs. Pelicans on Sunday December 31, 2023.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Information

Sunday's matchup between the Pelicans and Lakers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• Date: Sunday December 31, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Conclusion

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