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New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Apr. 01

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 01, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans are -1.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
  • Friday, April 1, 2022 at 10:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA & BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are against the spread, while the Lakers are against the spread.

The Pelicans vs Lakers Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

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Pelicans vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-1.5 -110O 230.5 -110-120
Los Angeles Lakers +1.5 -110U 230.5 -110100

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone:

  • Away Spread Record against the Spread (Away Spread Units Units / Away Spread ROI ROI)
  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.42 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 76 games (+14.22 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 27 away games (+12.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 46 games (+12.23 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 23 away games (+11.50 Units / 45% ROI)
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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 76 games (-21.37 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-18.45 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 57 games (-17.55 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 46 games (-16.70 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 48 games (-16.03 Units / -30% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone:

    • Home Spread Record against the Spread (Home Spread Units Units / Home Spread ROI ROI)
    • Home Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Home ML Units Units / Home ML ROI ROI)
    • Home Over Record against the Over for game total points (Home Over Units Units / Home Over ROI ROI)
    • Home Under Record against the Under for game total points (Home Under Units Units / Home Under ROI ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 59 games (+24.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 37 games at home (+17.88 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+13.12 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 44 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 43 games (+10.38 Units / 22% ROI)
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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 75 games (-32.77 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 74 games (-30.77 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 71 games (-26.60 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 6 of their last 33 games at home (-23.55 Units / -65% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 37 games at home (-21.53 Units / -53% ROI)
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    New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

    The Pelicans are 6-28 (.176) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

    The Pelicans were 6-17 (.261) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

    The Pelicans are 12-31 (.279) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

    The Pelicans are 14-32 (.304) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

    Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

    The Lakers were 13-8 (.619) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .450

    The Lakers are 36-16 (.692) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .556

    The Lakers were 19-8 (.704) when they win the turnover margin last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

    Injury Report: Lakers vs. Pelicans – Friday‘s Game, Apr. 1

  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is out for Thursday’s (Mar. 31) game against Utah.
  • Kendrick Nunn (Lakers): Nunn suffered a setback as he tried to ramp-up activity on his knee, according to Matt Peralta of Lakersnation.com. There is no timetable for his return.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is out for Thursday’s (Mar. 31) game against Utah.
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  • Kira Lewis Jr. (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that Lewis Jr. suffered a torn ACL and a grade 2 MCL sprain.
  • Zion Williamson (Pelicans): Williamson is cleared to progress in basketball activities, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
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    New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Pelicans had 26.1 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8

    The Pelicans averaged 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (845 rebounds/72 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 9.8

    The Pelicans averaged 29% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,878 free throw attempts/6,412 field goal attempts) last season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

    The Pelicans have an eFG% of 50% this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

    Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Lakers averaged 0.51 points per possession (7,887 points/16,015 possessions) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.54

    The Lakers averaged 14.7 turnovers per game (1,060 turnovers/72 games) last season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

    The Lakers have averaged 111.3 points per game (5,009 points/45 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 107.8

    The Lakers shot 74% from the free throw line (1,241/1,679) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

    New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Pelicans averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,568 rebounds/72 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

    The Pelicans have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (493 blocks/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

    The Pelicans have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (4,074 rebounds/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

    The Pelicans have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (178 blocks/44 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Lakers have 364 steals this season — 7th most among NBA teams

    The Lakers have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (255 blocks/45 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    The Lakers have blocked 641 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th most among NBA teams

    The Lakers have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (641 blocks/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

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