Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [4/14/2024]

Last updated: Apr 14, 2024, 7:38PM | Published: Apr 14, 2024, 3:10PM

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, starting at 3:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview for Sunday's Lakers vs. Pelicans matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Sunday's NBA game between the Lakers and Pelicans 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 56% chance of defeating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Pelicans winning 116-114.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and both the Lakers and Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 230.5-point Over/Under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lakers	Pelicans
Spread	+2.5 (-115)	-2.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+106	-120
Total	o230.5 (-115)	u230.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Picks

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Player Props

Betting on Lakers vs. Pelicans NBA player props? We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 29 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the Pelicans.

Lakers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Davis	28	13	5	0
LeBron James	25	7	11	2
D'Angelo Russell	21	3	7	4
Rui Hachimura	15	4	1	2
Austin Reaves	15	3	6	2

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Pelicans Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Pelicans:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Zion Williamson	29	7	8	0
CJ McCollum	25	5	6	5
Trey Murphy	19	7	3	4
Brandon Ingram	12	3	4	1
Herbert Jones	12	4	3	2

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Information

Sunday's game between the Pelicans and Lakers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 3:30PM ET.

Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Date: Sunday April 14, 2024
Time: 3:30PM ET / 12:30PM PT
Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Conclusion

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