The Los Angeles Lakers (15-2) head to Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans (6-11). The Lakers are a 6.5-point favorite and will attempt to continue their eight-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 231 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans ATS Odds
The Lakers were victorious over the San Antonio Spurs in their last outing, 114-104, covering as 4.5-point favorites. The Pelicans, on the other hand, were blown out by the Los Angeles Clippers, 134-109, and failed to cover as 12.5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game went 4.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5, while the New Orleans game finished 10 points over the projected point total of 233.
Los Angeles played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenally low turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 13.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.539). San Antonio was 12.1 and 0.523, respectively, for those same stats. New Orleans, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.505 vs. 0.551). Brandon Ingram was a key piece for New Orleans with 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Los Angeles rallied around LeBron James, who had 33 points and 14 assists.
The Lakers took this series last year, taking three out of four contests. In the most recent game, Los Angeles won 130-102. The Lakers’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Pelicans. Los Angeles had a rate of 8.3, while New Orleans posted a mark of 20.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Of the Lakers’ 17 games, nine have finished under the total. Los Angeles holds records of 15-2 straight up (SU) and 10-7 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Pelicans’ 17 games, 10 have finished over the total. Moreover, New Orleans owns records of 6-11 SU and 7-10 ATS.
It will be a matchup of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Pelicans (ranked fourth in the league in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Lakers (20th in possessions per game).
Lakers at Pelicans Free Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers rank first in blocks per game (7.5) while the Pelicans rank 16th (5.0).
- Los Angeles ranks second in second chance points per game (15.8). New Orleans ranks 27th in second chance points allowed per game (15.3).
- The Lakers rank sixth in points off turnovers per game (19.1) while the Pelicans rank 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.8).
- Los Angeles ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (42.5) while New Orleans ranks 24th (46.7).
- New Orleans ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (39.2) while Los Angeles ranks 21st (30.5).
- The Lakers rank fourth in points in the paint per game (52.5) while the Pelicans rank 28th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.5).
- The Lakers average 26.6 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Pelicans rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (25.6).
- New Orleans ranks 10th in steals per game (8.2) while Los Angeles ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- Los Angeles averages 15.4 fast break points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. New Orleans ranks 28th in fast break points allowed per game (17.6).
- Los Angeles is 6-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Lakers are 12-2 and the Pelicans are 6-10.
- Los Angeles is 4-4 ATS on the road, while New Orleans is 4-4 ATS at home.
- The Lakers have 4 overs and 4 unders in 8 road games.
- Of the Pelicans’ 8 home games, they have 4 overs and 4 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Los Angeles and New Orleans have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Pelicans are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 2-3.
- The Pelicans’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 4.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 117.4 points per game (5.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 109.4 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
