The Los Angeles Lakers (27-32) host the New Orleans Pelicans (24-36) Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Pelicans vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
New Orleans won at Phoenix Friday 117-102 as a 6-point underdog. On the road, the Pelicans are 11-19 straight up (SU) and 14-16 against the spread (ATS).
Los Angeles was upset at home 105-102 Friday by the arena-mate Los Angeles Clippers as a 3-point favorite. The Lakers are 18-14 SU at home, but 13-19 ATS.
The Lakers are 6-1 SU and 5-1-1 ATS versus the Pelicans since the beginning of the 2019-20 season, Lakers PF Anthony Davis‘ first year in L.A.
Pelicans at Lakers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:33 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Pelicans -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Lakers -107 (bet $107 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Pelicans +1.5 (-120) | Lakers -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
Pelicans at Lakers key injuries
Pelicans
- None
Lakers
- PG Avery Bradley (knee) out
- PF Anthony Davis (ankle) out
- SF LeBron James (knee) questionable