Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 April 2025
Apr 4, 2025, 4:01PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, commencing at 1:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Pelicans line-up that includes Antonio Reeves, Jose Alvarado and Bruce Brown.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's LA Lakers vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lakers an 88% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.08, Pelicans $9.00
- Line: Lakers -16 ($1.91), Pelicans +16 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.08 and the Pelicans at $9.00.
The Lakers are listed as 16-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+16) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+16) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 223-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Lakers vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $9.00 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +16 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 223 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Lakers vs Pelicans best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Lakers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Lakers vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday is the Lakers prevailing 118-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs New Orleans game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Lakers vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs New Orleans game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Lakers vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 5 April 2025
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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