Pelicans vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 1, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Dec 31, 2023, 11:31AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Monday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Lakers team that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Lakers
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's New Orleans-LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 67% chance of winning against the Lakers at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Lakers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.50, Lakers $2.96
- Line: Pelicans -5.5 ($1.96), Lakers +5.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $1.83
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.50 and the Lakers at $2.96.
The Pelicans are 5.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.96 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lakers (+5.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Lakers is set at 232.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lakers (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 232.5 points has a 53% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Pelicans vs Lakers game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Pelicans vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.50 with Betfair (67% probability)
- Line: Lakers +5.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.83 with Betfair (53% probability)
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Pelicans vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Lakers at Smoothie King Center on Monday has the Pelicans winning 118-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs LA Lakers on Monday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live updates.
Pelicans vs Lakers: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Pelicans vs Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 24 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists for the Lakers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 27 | 6 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 24 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 11 | 4 |
| Herbert Jones | 9 | 4 | 3 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 24 | 14 | 3 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 8 | 7 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 5 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| Taurean Prince | 12 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs LA Lakers match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Lakers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Monday 1 January 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs LA Lakers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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