Pelicans vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 15, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Lakers (26-32) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans (30-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA & BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-105).

The Pelicans vs Lakers Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 28-29 against the spread, while the Lakers are 26-30 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans+5.5 -115O 234.5 -110+155
Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 -105U 234.5 -110-190

Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Wednesday‘s game with 58.4% confidence.

Lakers vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pelicans and Lakers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 50 games (+18.22 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 44 away games (+15.35 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 18 games (+11.75 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 away games (+11.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 48 games (+10.71 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 46 games (+20.37 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 57 games (+19.30 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 37 of their last 55 games (+16.82 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+16.74 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 38 games at home (+12.65 Units / 30% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 28-29 (-3.9 Units / -6.12% ROI).

  • 30-28 against the Moneyline (-5.4 Units / -5.46% ROI)
  • 32-26 against the Over for game total points (+3.4 Units / 5.33% ROI)
  • 26-32 against the Under for game total points (-9.2 Units / -14.42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 26-30 (-7.05 Units / -11.04% ROI).

  • 26-32 against the Moneyline (+0.6 Units / 0.82% ROI)
  • 31-27 against the Over for game total points (+1.3 Units / 2.04% ROI)
  • 27-31 against the Under for game total points (-7.1 Units / -11.13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 79 games (-22.20 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 74 games (-19.34 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 38 games at home (-16.45 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 79 games (-15.50 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the Spread in 35 of their last 82 games (-14.55 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 52 games (-24.94 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 91 games (-21.76 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 20 of their last 49 games (-17.62 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 40 of their last 90 games (-17.00 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 49 games (-16.93 Units / -28% ROI)

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

The Pelicans are 12-29 (.293) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .428

The Pelicans are 30-38 (.441) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .536

The Pelicans are 19-8 (.704) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Pelicans are 4-16 (.200) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .333

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

The Lakers are 24-36 (.400) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Lakers are 13-17 (.433) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Lakers are 30-15 (.667) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .600

The Lakers are 6-24 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .272

Injury Report: Lakers vs. PelicansWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 15

  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb 15) game against New Orleans.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Wednesday’s (Feb 15) game against New Orleans.
  • E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
  • CJ McCollum (Pelicans): McCollum is questionable for Wednesday’s (Feb 15) game against Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Zion Williamson (Pelicans): Williamson suffered a setback and will be sidelined several more weeks, according to Christian Clark of NOLA.com.
  • Dyson Daniels (Pelicans): Pelicans coach Willie Green said that Daniels will be out for a little bit of time, according to Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have 24.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.3

The Pelicans have made 10.1 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Pelicans have made 10.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Pelicans averaged 114.6 points per game (8,251 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (200 assists/ 92 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have a TS% of 47% in the last two weeks — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (5,103 assists/ 2,924 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (470 steals/55 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Pelicans have averaged 8.4 steals per game (1,150 steals/137 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (876 blocks/209 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pelicans have 470 steals this season — 2nd most among NBA teams

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 6.5 steals per game (352 steals/54 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Lakers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,917 rebounds/54 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Lakers have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (673 blocks/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Lakers have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,059 blocks/208 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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