A clear difference between the NBA and the rest of professional sports is the reliance of individual stars over the team. That will certainly be the case Sunday night when the Pelicans host the Lakers. Commencing with Lebron James and Anthony Davis the Lakers have double billing on their marquee. In like manner, Zion Williamson is the rookie sensation of the nation for New Orleans. Of course, the Lakers are a name brand for betting on NBA games. But that has always been in line with the star power of their teams. ESPN is getting full value in this one.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 1, 2020, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Lakers vs. Pelicans TV Coverage:: | ESPN |
| NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Overview
Now, this is the second meeting in five days between these teams. Tuesday night the Lakers scored a 118-109 payout over New Orleans as 7.5-point home chalks. Additionally, the game stayed under the total of 239.5.
Late on the Lakers have covered four of their last five sports betting matchups. LA is 44-12 straight up, 30-25-1 vs. the line and 28-8 on totals.
In the same way, the Pelicans have paid in five of their last seven. New Orleans is 25-33 straight up, 30-26-2 vs. the odds and 33-25 over the total.
Key Lakers: PF Anthony Davis (26.7 PTS, 9.5 REB, 3.3 AST, 50.9 FGPCT, 32.3 3PPCT, 84.5 FTPCT), SG LeBron James (25.5 PTS, 7.7 REB, 10.6 AST, 49.4 FGPCT, 34.9 3PPCT, 69.1 FTPCT)
Key Pelicans: SF Brandon Ingram (24.7 PTS, 6.3 REB, 4.3 AST, 47.4 FGPCT, 40.0 3PPCT, 86.0 FTPCT), SF Zion Williamson (23.3 PTS, 7.1 REB, 2.3 AST, 57.3 FGPCT, 41.7 3PPCT, 61.9 FTPCT)
Los Angeles and New Orleans against the Spread
The Lakers are:
- 7-4 against the spread on the road
- 9-2 over the total in their last 11 away games
- 3-7 on the board in their last 10 games at New Orleans
- 6-2 over the total in head to head away games with the Pelicans
- 5-2 vs. the line in their last seven games as a chalk
- 5-3 over then total when laying points
The Pelicans are:
- 10-3-1 against the spread in their last 11 games as a dog
- 8-2-1 over the total when getting points
- 8-3-1 on the board in their last 11 games with the Lakers
- 7-2 over the total head to head with Los Angeles
- 9-4 vs. the NBA odds in their last 13 home games
- 9-3 over the total at the Smoothie King Center
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA games Betting Odds Picks
On this occasion, we get a look at the past, present, and future. LeBron James, while still top shelf, has his best days behind him. Though this may be true the Lakers can still ride The King towards the NBA title. As for the future that looks to belong to Williamson and the Pelicans. Indeed, New Orleans has already become a popular pick for betting on NBA games. And this looks like an excellent home dog spot for the Pelicans and Williamson!
Lakers vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Online Pick: New Orleans Pelicans
Lakers vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Pelicans 101, Lakers 100