New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/9/2024]

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans will lock horns in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, starting at 10:30PM ET.

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

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

We have used advanced machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Friday's NBA matchup between the Pelicans and Lakers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 61% chance of defeating the Lakers, and our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 119-116.

According to our model, the Lakers (+2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 237.5 points has a 55% chance of going under.

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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	-2.5 (-110)	+2.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-135	+120
Total	o237.5 (-110)	u237.5 (-110)

• The Lakers are currently +2.5 underdogs against the Pelicans, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Pelicans (-2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at -110.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100 for a total payout of $235 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 237.5 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.

Pelicans vs. Lakers Picks

Our predictions matched with the listed odds reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in our our best NBA bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Lakers +2.5	-110
Moneyline	Pelicans	-135 🔥
Total	Under 237.5	-110

Pelicans vs. Lakers Player Props

NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on Friday's New Orleans vs. LA Lakers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project individual points, assists, rebounds and three-pointers for each team.

Zion Williamson is expected to lead the way for the Pelicans with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 26 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the Lakers.

Pelicans Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Pelicans:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Zion Williamson	27	5	6	0
Brandon Ingram	24	5	7	2
CJ McCollum	22	5	6	4
Trey Murphy	15	3	2	3
Jonas Valanciunas	12	9	3	1

Lakers Prediction

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

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
LeBron James	26	8	9	3
Anthony Davis	26	12	4	0
D'Angelo Russell	23	3	8	4
Austin Reaves	19	5	8	2
Rui Hachimura	12	4	1	1

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

Pelicans vs. Lakers Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Lakers and Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Friday February 9, 2024
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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