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New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 2

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 02, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans (4-2) are -3.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (1-5)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Wednesday, November 2, 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 Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Pelicans vs Lakers Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 4-2 against the spread, while the Lakers are 1-5 against the spread.

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Pelicans vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-3.5 -105O 228.5 -105-155
Los Angeles Lakers +3.5 -115U 228.5 -105130

Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Wednesday‘s game with 60.1% confidence.

Lakers vs Pelicans Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 52.4% 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.

  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 68 games (+19.72 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 56 games (+19.56 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 39 away games (+18.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 66 games (+17.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Spread in 45 of their last 70 games (+17.70 Units / 23% ROI)
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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 71 games (+22.78 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 38 games at home (+19.20 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+12.88 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 55 games (+11.17 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 41 games (+11.14 Units / 23% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 4-2 (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI).

    • 4-2 against the Moneyline (+0.75 Units / 7.43% ROI)
    • 5-1 against the Over for game total points (+3.9 Units / 59.09% ROI)
    • 1-5 against the Under for game total points (-4.5 Units / -68.18% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 1-5 (-4.55 Units / -68.42% ROI).

    • 1-5 against the Moneyline (-4.45 Units / -66.42% ROI)
    • 2-4 against the Over for game total points (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI)
    • 4-2 against the Under for game total points (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 80 games (-32.60 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 71 games (-32.06 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 81 games (-31.95 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 70 games (-27.30 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 68 games (-24.70 Units / -33% ROI)
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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 68 games (-27.54 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 77 games (-25.75 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 68 games (-24.65 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 73 games (-20.95 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 44 away games (-19.05 Units / -39% ROI)
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    New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

    The Pelicans were 6-34 (.150) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .293

    The Pelicans are 17-32 (.347) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

    The Pelicans were 12-16 (.429) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .546

    The Pelicans are 3-7 (.300) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

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

    The Lakers were 11-19 (.367) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

    The Lakers were 7-15 (.318) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .546

    The Lakers are 19-34 (.358) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

    The Lakers are 11-6 (.647) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

    Injury Report: Lakers vs. Pelicans – Wednesday‘s Game, Nov. 2

  • Thomas Bryant (Lakers): Lakers say Bryant underwent surgery on his left thumb and will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Juan Toscano-Anderson (Lakers): Toscano-Anderson did not play in Sunday’s (Oct. 30) game against Denver.
  • Dennis Schroder (Lakers): Lakers head coach Darvin Ham announced that Schroder will undergo surgery on his thumb and be out three-to-four weeks.
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  • E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
  • Kira Lewis Jr. (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that Lewis Jr. suffered a torn ACL and a grade 2 MCL sprain.
  • Dyson Daniels (Pelicans): Daniels did not play in Sunday’s (Oct. 30) game against the Clippers.
  • Brandon Ingram (Pelicans): Ingram is out for the team’s upcoming three-game road trip.
  • Herbert Jones (Pelicans): Jones did not play in Sunday’s (Oct. 30) game against the Clippers.
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    New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Pelicans have 24.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

    The Pelicans averaged 12.0 offensive rebounds per game (981 rebounds/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

    The Pelicans shot 32% from three (427/1,345) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

    The Pelicans made 10.6 three-pointers per game last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,905 assists/ 1,163 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

    The Lakers had 23.1 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

    The Lakers averaged 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (772 rebounds/81 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.3

    The Lakers shot 34% from three (497/1,450) in the second half last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

    New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (678 steals/82 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Pelicans have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (313 blocks/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Pelicans stole the ball 678 times last season — 7th most among NBA teams

    The Pelicans have 1,223 steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

    Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Lakers averaged 5.1 blocks per game (417 blocks/81 games) last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Lakers blocked 417 shots last season — 7th most among NBA teams

    The Lakers have averaged 7.7 steals per game (1,180 steals/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Lakers have averaged 5.2 blocks per game (803 blocks/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

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