Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Overview
- Date: April 16, 2024
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Los Angeles Lakers +1 (-110), New Orleans Pelicans -1 (-110)
- Total (Over/Under): 223.5
- Moneyline: Los Angeles Lakers -110, New Orleans Pelicans -110
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Los Angeles Lakers - 50%
- New Orleans Pelicans - 50%
Projected Win %:
- Los Angeles Lakers - 48%
- New Orleans Pelicans - 52%
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers (48-35) are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) in an exciting Tuesday night battle in the opening game of the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET and will be held at the Smoothie King Center, the home arena of the Pelicans.
The Lakers, currently on a cross-country road trip, might face some challenges due to the extended travel. However, they have been playing good basketball recently, winning 26 of their last 40 games. In their last matchup, the Lakers defeated the Pelicans with a score of 124-108.
On the other hand, the Pelicans have also been performing well, winning 31 of their last 50 games. As the home team, they are considered slight favorites in this matchup. The current spread is Pelicans -1.0, indicating a close game is expected.
For those interested in sports betting, the moneyline for the Lakers is -110, while the Pelicans' moneyline is also -110. This suggests that both teams have an equal chance of winning according to the odds.
One player to watch in this game is Zion Williamson of the Pelicans. He has been a popular choice in the player prop market, with bets being placed on his points, rebounds, and assists. The prop total for Williamson's Points Rebounds and Assists opened at Over 34.5 (-115) and has since moved to 36.5 (-115), indicating sharp bettors are leaning towards the Over.
With the game being evenly matched and both teams playing well, it promises to be an exciting contest. Basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly anticipating this Tuesday night showdown between the Lakers and the Pelicans.
Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers 112.88 - New Orleans Pelicans 113.71
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Betting Trends
| LAL | Betting Trends | NO |
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| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 122.33 | Avg Score | 119 |
| 120.67 | Avg Opp Score | 118.67 |
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| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-3-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 124 | Avg Score | 108.33 |
| 116 | Avg Opp Score | 117.33 |
| LAL | Betting Trends | NO |
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| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-2-0 |
| 120 | Avg Score | 116 |
| 117.2 | Avg Opp Score | 112.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 5-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 0-5-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-5-0 |
| 123.2 | Avg Score | 105.6 |
| 112.6 | Avg Opp Score | 116 |
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| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-5-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 119.5 | Avg Score | 110.7 |
| 115.4 | Avg Opp Score | 111.7 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-7-0 |
| 6-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 119.3 | Avg Score | 108 |
| 115.2 | Avg Opp Score | 112.6 |
