The New Orleans Pelicans(49-32) take on the Los Angeles Lakers(46-35) in what will be a close Western Conference matchup.
New Orleans last faced the Golden State Warriors and won by five. Zion Williamson had 26 points, three rebounds, three assists, and six steals. CJ McCollum had 28 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Finally, Trey Murphy III had 24 points and eight rebounds.
Los Angeles is coming off a narrow but thrilling victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. LeBron James had 37 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Anthony Davis had 36 points and 14 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell finished with four points and nine assists.
Are the Lakers going to finish the regular season with a road win tonight?
Pelicans vs. Lakers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| New Orleans Pelicans | -2
-112 |
O 231.5
-110 |
-130 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +2
-108 |
U 231.5
-110 |
+110 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Pelicans vs. Lakers Game Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Pelicans
- Date and Time: April 14, 2024 @ 3:30 pm EST
- Location: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA
Apex Tale of the Tape
| New Orleans Pelicans | vs. | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 49-32 | Record | 46-35 |
| 115.2 | Points Per Game | 118.0 |
| 48.6 | FG% | 49.8 |
| 38.2 | 3PT% | 37.7 |
| 44.0 | Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 |
| 110.5 | Points Allowed Per Game | 117.6 |
| 46.3 | Defensive FG% | 47.4 |
| 34.9 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.6 |
| 78.2 | Defensive FT% | 79.5 |
| 42.4 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 44.1 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 3-2 |
| 100.1 | Team Pace | 103.1 |
Key Stats
New Orleans Pelicans
Williamson averages per game on 57.4% shooting from the field to lead the way for this New Orleans side. Furthermore, Jonas Valanciunas averages 12.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Finally, Brandon Ingram provides 5.8 assists per game.
Los Angeles Lakers
The visitors have James averaging 25.6 points per game as well as 8.2 assists per game. Also, Davis provides 12.7 rebounds per game. On average, 3.1 of his rebounds occur on the offensive end.
Injury Report
New Orleans Pelicans
- Naji Marshall – GTD
- Brandon Ingram – GTD
Los Angeles Lakers
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Christian Wood – GTD
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Jarred Vanderbilt – Out
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Anthony Davis – GTD
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Jalen Hood-Schifino – OFS
Game Prediction
This would be a game in which I would have favored the New Orleans Pelicans. But they have not had enough games together for me to be comfortable taking them. Therefore, I expect the Los Angeles Lakers to not only cover but also win tonight on the road.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Lakers (+110)
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