New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Pelicans and the Lakers will meet in Las Vegas for the NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals. Which team will advance to the Finals? Matt McCuen provides his New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers prediction.
Matt McCuen - December 7, 2023, 4:00 PM EST
5 minNew Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers will meet from the entertainment capital of the world.
Las Vegas, Nevada, will be the site for the NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals.
The winner of this game will earn themselves a trip to the Championship game.
Pelicans vs. Lakers Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 7, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TNT, TruTV
Pelicans vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Pelicans +2 (-108), Lakers -2 (-108)
- Total: O 231 (-109), U 231 (-110)
- Moneyline: Pelicans (+115), Lakers (-120)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
New Orleans brings a record of 12-10 on the season.
The Pels have won three of the last four games overall and will look to stretch their win streak to a modest two games.
The Pelicans most recently beat the Kings on Tuesday.
Veteran forward Brandon Ingram leads the Pelicans in points per game with 23.7. Additionally, he leads the team in assists with 5.3.
Zion Williamson is the star of the team. Williamson is one of the most explosive players in basketball, averaging 22.7 points per game and 5.8 rebounds.
CJ McCollum missed some time early in the season. The former Lehigh standout has contributed 20.7 points per game.
Big man Jonas Valanciunas leads the Pelicans in rebounds with 9.1.
Los Angeles will begin play with a record of 13-9.
The Lakers have won two consecutive games.
The Lakers outlasted the Suns on Tuesday night when they beat the Suns 106-103.
LeBron James leads the Lakers in scoring, averaging 24.7 points per game and assists with 6.6.
Big man Anthony Davis has delivered a strong season. Davis has averaged 23.0 points per game and a team-best 12.6 rebounds.
Austin Reaves has delivered a strong campaign off the bench. The former Oklahoma standout averaging 14.0 points per game.
Let's jump into my best bet tonight.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick
This is a good matchup for the Lakers tonight.
Los Angeles has the size and physicality to match up with the Pelicans.
The Lakers' defense has been better this season, and that will be the x-factor in this game tonight.
Lakers ML -120 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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