Lakers vs. Pelicans NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for February 9

Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
• Time: 10:30 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and WVUE

The New Orleans Pelicans (30-21) are 3.5-point favorites as they try to continue a three-game road win streak when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers (27-26) on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena. The game airs at 10:30 PM ET on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and WVUE. The over/under for the matchup is set at 234.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pelicans win (64.2%)

Lakers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Pelicans have covered the spread 29 times in 51 games with a set spread.
• In the Lakers' 53 games this year, they have 23 wins against the spread.
• This season, 24 of the Pelicans' games have gone over the point total out of 53 chances.
• The Lakers have eclipsed the over/under 54.7% of the time this season (29 of 53 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has played better at home, covering 15 times in 25 home games, and 14 times in 26 road games.
• The Pelicans have gone over the total in 12 of 25 home games (48%), compared to 12 of 26 road games (46.2%).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, Los Angeles has a better winning percentage at home (.462, 12-14-0 record) than away (.407, 11-15-1).
• Lakers games have gone above the over/under 38.5% of the time at home (10 of 26), and 70.4% of the time on the road (19 of 27).

Pelicans Leaders

• Brandon Ingram averages 21.7 points, 5.1 boards and 5.7 assists.
• Jonas Valanciunas' numbers on the season are 14.0 points, 9.5 boards and 2.4 assists per contest, shooting 56.8% from the field.
• Zion Williamson is averaging 22.1 points, 4.8 assists and 5.4 rebounds.
• CJ McCollum's numbers on the season are 19.4 points, 4.4 boards and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 47.2% from the floor and 43.7% from downtown, with an average of 3.5 made treys (third in league).
• Herbert Jones' numbers on the season are 10.9 points, 3.6 boards and 2.5 assists per game, shooting 49.2% from the floor and 39.8% from downtown, with an average of 1.4 made treys.

Lakers Leaders

• Per game, Anthony Davis gives the Lakers 24.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 2.4 blocks (fifth in NBA).
• LeBron James averages 24.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.6 assists. He is also sinking 51.9% of his shots from the field and 38.8% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per game.
• Per game, Austin Reaves gets the Lakers 15.5 points, 3.9 boards and 5.4 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• D'Angelo Russell averages 17.3 points, 2.7 boards and 6.2 assists. He is draining 46.5% of his shots from the field and 41.6% from 3-point range, with 2.6 treys per contest.
• Taurean Prince averages 9.7 points, 3.0 boards and 1.7 assists. He is draining 43.8% of his shots from the floor and 38.9% from beyond the arc, with 2.0 treys per contest.

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