Pelicans vs. Lakers NBA Play-In Tournament Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for April 16

Pelicans vs. Lakers Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: TNT and truTV

The Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) are only 1-point favorites as they try to extend a five-game road win streak when they take on the New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 7:30 PM ET on TNT and truTV. The matchup's over/under is set at 224.5.

Pelicans vs. Lakers Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Lakers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Pelicans win (76.6%)

Pelicans vs. Lakers Betting Trends

• The Lakers are 38-43-1 against the spread this season.
• In the Pelicans' 82 games this year, they have 44 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Lakers have hit the over 47 times this season.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under 37 times in 82 opportunities (45.1%).
• Against the spread, Los Angeles has performed better at home, covering 20 times in 42 home games, and 18 times in 40 road games.
• When it comes to point totals, the Lakers hit the over less consistently at home, as they've exceeded the total 21 times in 42 opportunities this season (50%). On the road, they have hit the over 26 times in 40 opportunities (65%).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has had better results away (24-16-2) than at home (20-20-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have gone over more often at home (20 of 40, 50%) than on the road (17 of 42, 40.5%).

Lakers Leaders

• Anthony Davis is averaging 25.0 points, 12.6 boards and 3.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 2.4 blocked shots (second in NBA).
• LeBron James' numbers on the season are 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per contest, shooting 54.2% from the floor and 40.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.1 made treys.
• Austin Reaves is averaging 15.9 points, 4.3 boards and 5.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• D'Angelo Russell's numbers on the season are 17.9 points, 3.1 boards and 6.4 assists per contest, shooting 45.2% from the floor and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.9 made 3-pointers.
• Spencer Dinwiddie's numbers on the season are 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest, shooting 39.2% from the floor and 33.7% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made treys.

Pelicans Leaders

• Zion Williamson averages 22.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists. He is also draining 57.1% of his shots from the floor.
• Brandon Ingram averages 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He is also draining 49.2% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range, with 1.3 triples per game.
• Per game, CJ McCollum gives the Pelicans 20.0 points, 4.3 boards and 4.6 assists, plus 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• Per game, Jonas Valanciunas provides the Pelicans 12.2 points, 8.8 boards and 2.1 assists, plus 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Per game, Herbert Jones gets the Pelicans 11.1 points, 3.6 boards and 2.6 assists, plus 1.4 steals (seventh in league) and 0.8 blocks.

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