Lakers vs. Pelicans Picks & Best Bets 16th Nov 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New Orleans Pelicans will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action on Saturday at Smoothie King Center, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Brandon Ingram, Brandon Boston and Jaylen Nowell are expected to lead the way for the Pelicans, while the Lakers are headlined by Anthony Davis, LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to highlight the best Lakers vs. Pelicans bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Lakers will likely win with a projected final score of 114-105.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Lakers vs. Pelicans Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Lakers vs. Pelicans picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Information
- Game Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center
- Spread: Lakers -8 / Pelicans +8
- Moneyline: Lakers -330 / Pelicans +275
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 220.5 Points (-110/-110)
Lakers -8 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Lakers have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Pelicans have a probability of 48%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Under 220.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 220.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability that the total will stay under 220.5 points.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Lakers at -330 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New Orleans Pelicans are available at +275 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Lakers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 77% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Lakers present the best betting value, with the odds of -330 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 0.4%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Lakers vs. Pelicans
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Saturday's Lakers vs. Pelicans matchup.
LA Lakers Lakers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 29 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| LeBron James | 23 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 17 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Austin Reaves | 16 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Dalton Knecht | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Dalton Knecht Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+140)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Knecht Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +140 |
- Our top prop bet for the Lakers is on Dalton Knecht to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 11.7% on the +140 odds offered by FanDuel.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Brandon Boston | 17 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Jaylen Nowell | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Javonte Green | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Yves Missi Over 7.5 Rebounds (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yves Missi Over 7.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pelicans is on Yves Missi to record over 7.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 rebounds, giving us an edge of 6.0% on the +105 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Lakers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Lakers vs. Pelicans trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Anthony Davis Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Anthony Davis has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 6 of his last 10 games (60% success rate). You can bet on him to record 3+ turnovers again at odds of +126 (44% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Austin Reaves Over 5.5 Total Assists
Austin Reaves has had more than 5.5 assists in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64%). You can place a wager on him to record over 5.5 assists again at odds of +122 (45%), available at FanDuel.
LeBron James Over 9.5 Total Assists
LeBron James has had more than 9.5 assists in 7 of his last 10 appearances (70%). You can bet on him to record over 9.5 assists again at odds of +115 (47%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Dalton Knecht of the Lakers to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Lakers -8 to cover.
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