Although the Pelicans are five games out of the final spot in the West for the 2020 NBA Playoffs they aren’t quitting. Embracing that new attitude comes with the impressive play of rookie sensation Zion Williamson. To call Williamson “The Franchise” would be an understatement. Indeed, he has already transformed New Orleans into must-see TV. Of course, the Lakers have always been appointment viewing, especially with LeBron James. Problematic is all of the casual NBA betting money wagered on them. Board value is the constant concern on any handicap with the Lake Show. Especially at the Staples Center.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
| Pelicans vs. Lakers TV Coverage:: | TNT |
| NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Overview
Los Angeles has paid in five of their last seven games. As a result, the Lakers have an offshore betting record of 42-12 straight up, 29-24-1 vs. the line and 27-27 on totals. NBA rankings have LA ranked seventh for scoring offense and sixth for points allowed. To show, the Lakers have a five-game lead for the first seed in the Western Conference.
Now the Pelicans have covered seven of their last 10 tilts. New Orleans is 24-32 straight up, 29-25-2 vs. the spread and 33-23 over the total. Overall NBA metrics have the Pelicans fourth for scoring offense and 28th for points allowed.
Key Pelicans: SF Brandon Ingram (24,7 PTS, 6.2 REB, 4.3 AST, 47.5 FGPCT, 40.5 3PPCT, 85.7 FTPCT), SF Zion Williamson (22.4 PTS, 7.2 REB, 2.3 AST, 57.8 FGPCT, 36.4 3PPCT, 63.6 FTPCT), SG Jrue Holiday (19.3 PTS, 4.6 REB, 6.6 AST, 44.2 FGPCT, 35.4 3PPCT, 70.8 FTPCT)
Key Lakers: PF Anthony Davis (26.7 PTS, 9.3 REB, 3.3 AST, 51.8 FGPCT, 32.1 3PPCT, 84.6 FTPCT), SF LeBron James (25.1 PTS, 7.7 REB, 10.7 AST, 49.1 FGPCT, 34.4 3PPCT, 69.7 FTPCT), PF Kyle Kuzma (12.5 PTS, 4.4 REB, 1.4 AST, 43.3 FGPCT, 32.5 3PPCT, 73.0 FTPCT)
Pelicans and Lakers Against the Spread
The Pelicans are:
- 10-3-2 against the spread in their last 15 away games
- 8-1-1 over the total on the road
- 10-3-1 vs. the odds as an underdog
- 8-2-1 over the total when getting points
- 13-6-1 on the board in head to head away games vs. the Lakers
- 3-1 over the total in their last four road tilts vs. the Lakers
The Lakers are:
- 5-7-1 against the spread in their last 13 games at Staples Center
- 5-7 under the total in-home court action
- 5-7 vs. the line as a chalk
- 9-4 over the total when laying points
- 6-12-1 on the board in their head to head series with New Orleans
- 7-2 over the total in their last nine games with the Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Picks
Williamson has proven to be the ultimate difference-maker with New Orleans. Because of this New Orleans must be judged on a different NBA betting standard than before his arrival. As mentioned earlier the Lakers are in the red at home, as chalks, and in this head to head series.
Pelicans vs. Lakers NBA Betting Pick: New Orleans Pelicans
Pelicans vs. Lakers NBA Betting Score Prediction: Pelicans 108, Lakers 109