Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Pick and Preview, March 27 (3/27): NBA
- Lm Tipster
- Mar 27, 2022, 2:11:14 AM
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Odds
| Time | 7:00 p.m. EST |
| Lakers money line | +120 |
| Lakers spread | +2.5 (-110) |
| Pelicans money line | -140 |
| Pelicans spread | -2.5 (-110) |
| Over / under | 230.5 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Los Angeles Lakers | New Orleans Pelicans | |
| Record | 31-42 | 31-43 |
| Road / home record | 11-24 | 17-21 |
| Streak | L1 | L1 |
| Points per game | 111.62 | 108.70 |
| Points allowed per game | 114.27 | 109.81 |
| Rebounds per game | 44.05 | 45.63 |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 47.03 | 42.07 |
| Over / under record | 42-31 | 31-43 |
Preview
Los Angeles Lakers travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans on Sunday. This is the second time these teams face off in the regular season. The Pelicans won the last game 123-95.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
The Lakers have lost 3 of their last 5 games and are only 11-24 on the road with a 31-42 record overall ranking fourth in the Pacific Division. The Lakers have gone 16-27 against Western Conference opponents.
James is averaging 30 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.3 assists for the Lakers. Russell Westbrook is averaging 18.2 points over the last 10 games for Los Angeles.
In their last 10 games the Lakers are 3-7, averaging 117.9 points, 41.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 6.2 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 123.9 points.
INJURIES: Lebron and Howard are questionable.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
The Pelicans have won 3 of their last 5 games and are 17-21 at home with a 31-43 record ranking third in the Southwest. The Pelicans have gone 20-24 against Western Conference teams.
Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 18.1 points and 11.6 rebounds for the Pelicans. Devonte' Graham is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for New Orleans.
In their last 10 games, the Pelicans are 4-6, averaging 115.1 points, 46 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 10.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points per game.
INJURIES: McCollum and Valanciunas are questionable.
BETTING TRENDS
LA Lakers are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers' last 5 games.
New Orleans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Orleans' last 5 games at home.
Prediction
The Pelicans will have Ingram back in the court but they could be shorthanded again with McCollum and Valanciunas questionable. New Orleans dominated the Lakers the last time and beat them by 28 points. The Lakers are hoping to have Lebron back in the game but he's still questionable. With both teams playing bad defense and allowing plenty of points I think the best bet is the over.
PICK: Over 230.5 (-110)
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