Pelicans vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 16, 2024, 11:35PM | Published: Apr 15, 2024, 1:15AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday, starting at 9:30am AEST.
With the likes of Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a Lakers side that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell.
Stats Insider's top 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 trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's New Orleans-LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 58% chance of defeating the Lakers at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Lakers Simulated 10,000 Times
Pelicans vs Lakers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.95, Lakers $2.04
- Line: Pelicans -1 ($1.96), Lakers +1 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.98
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 $1.95 and the Lakers at $2.04.
The Pelicans are listed as 1-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.96 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lakers (+1) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Lakers is set at 224.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (-1) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 224.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.95 with Betfair (58% probability) 🔥
- Line: Pelicans -1 at $1.96 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Pelicans vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Lakers at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday has the Pelicans winning 113-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs LA Lakers on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Lakers: Player Props
Betting on Pelicans vs Lakers player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the Lakers.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 29 | 7 | 8 |
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 5 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 19 | 5 | 6 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 4 | 3 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 29 | 14 | 6 |
| LeBron James | 26 | 8 | 11 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 22 | 3 | 7 |
| Rui Hachimura | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 14 | 3 | 5 |
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Pelicans vs Lakers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Lakers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 9:30am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Wednesday 17 April 2024
- Time: 9:30am AEST
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our New Orleans vs LA Lakers 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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