New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction and Odds - December 7, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers will square off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Thursday's Pelicans vs. Lakers game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Pelicans vs. Lakers

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Pelicans-Lakers NBA matchup 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions for today.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lakers a 58% chance of getting the W against the Pelicans.

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Pelicans vs. Lakers Odds

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

Bet Type	Pelicans	Lakers
Spread	+1.5 (-105)	-1.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+110	-130
Total	o229.5 (-110)	u229.5 (-110)

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

• The Lakers are -1.5 favorites against the Pelicans, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Pelicans (+1.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -130. That means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with DraftKings, 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.

Best Bets: Pelicans vs. Lakers

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Pelicans +1.5	-105
Moneyline	Lakers	-130
Total	Under 229.5	-110

Our NBA best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Pelicans vs. Lakers Prediction

Our predicted final score for New Orleans vs. LA Lakers at T-Mobile Arena this Thursday has the Lakers winning 115-113.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right and both the Pelicans and Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 229.5 points also has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Pelicans vs. Lakers Player Props

Looking for Pelicans vs. Lakers NBA player props? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at T-Mobile Arena.

Zion Williamson is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while LeBron James is projected to finish with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lakers.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Pelicans in Thursday's game:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Zion Williamson	26	6	5	0
Brandon Ingram	25	6	6	1
CJ McCollum	21	5	6	3
Jonas Valanciunas	15	12	4	1
Trey Murphy	13	3	1	3

Lakers Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Lakers on Thursday:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
LeBron James	23	8	7	2
Anthony Davis	22	12	3	0
D'Angelo Russell	17	3	5	2
Austin Reaves	15	4	5	2
Rui Hachimura	10	3	1	1

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Pelicans vs. Lakers on Thursday December 7, 2023.

Pelicans vs. Lakers Preview

Thursday's game between the Lakers and Pelicans at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Thursday December 7, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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Conclusion

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