Pelicans vs. Lakers Prediction and Odds - Apr 1, 2022

The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to meet in the NBA at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, with tipoff at 10:30PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Pelicans vs. Lakers, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Pelicans vs. Lakers?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Pelicans-Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lakers a 59% chance of winning against the Pelicans.

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Pelicans vs. Lakers Current Odds

• Spread: Lakers -2, Pelicans +2
• Moneyline: Lakers -130, Pelicans +120
• Total: Over/Under 230.5

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are -2 favorites versus the Pelicans, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pelicans (+2) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook 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.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 230.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (-2) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 230.5 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Lakers

• Spread: Lakers -2 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ -130 via FanDuel Sportsbook (59% probability)
• Total: Under 230.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Pelicans vs. Lakers Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena this Friday has the Lakers winning 116-113.

Use our interactive widget below to view the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Pelicans-Lakers matchup, including pre-game predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Pelicans vs. Lakers Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on Pelicans vs. Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

CJ McCollum is expected to step up for the Pelicans with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• CJ McCollum: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 22 PTS, 13 REB, 4 AST
• Brandon Ingram: 20 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
• Jaxson Hayes: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Herbert Jones: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 26 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 17 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
• Anthony Davis: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• Malik Monk: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
• Carmelo Anthony: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Pelicans vs. Lakers on Friday April 1, 2022.

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Pelicans vs. Lakers 2022 Game Info

When do the Lakers play the Pelicans?

• Date: Friday April 1, 2022
• Time: 10:30PM EDT / 7:30PM PDT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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