The Lakers will play the Pelicans on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 93.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 82.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 12-5 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 6-16 record as a home team. They now rank 10th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 11th (117.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 17th averaging 115.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.2 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 13th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 3rd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 123.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 4-4 Western Pacific Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 3-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 22-11 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-29 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, the Lakers face the Pelicans in a showdown in NOLA...
The Pelicans' fans be rowdy, makin' the arena shake with noise...
Lakers be lookin' to add another win to their record...
Pelicans be strugglin', but lookin' to turn the tide tonight...
See you courtside at today's game, ready for an epic battle...
The Lakers standin' at 22-11 overall this season...
While the Pelicans be laggin' behind at 8-29...
Lakers have a 4-4 record in the Western Pacific Division...
Pelicans sittin' at 3-6 in the Western Southwest Division...
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...
Lakers be scorin' an average of 117.3 points per game...
Pelicans not far behind, with 115.2 points on average...
Look at this game's prop bets below, place yer wagers...
Time to set sail and watch these teams battle it out...
May the best team emerge victorious in this NBA showdown...
Best Lakers at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 244.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 244.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Pelicans
1/06/26 8:10pm EST | -5.5 -110+5.5 -110 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lakers
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/06/26 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 124.5 o -120124.5 u -105Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 119.5 o -120119.5 u -105Bet |
Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet |
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Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -130Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -118Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
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Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -118Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
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Jordan Poole
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 u -110Bet |
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Marcus Smart
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -125Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 37.5 u -12537.5 o -105Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 28.5 u -10528.5 o -125Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 1/06/26 8:10pm EST | 33.5 u -11033.5 o -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 26 | 16 | 0.619 | +9.0 | 12-8 | 14-8 | 4-5 | 19-11 | 116.3 | 116.5 | -0.2 | W2 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 10 | 35 | 0.222 | +26.5 | 7-18 | 3-17 | 3-7 | 4-25 | 114.9 | 122.2 | -7.3 | L2 | 2-8 |
Los Angeles Lakers & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +3500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 6, 2026 NBA Games
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- Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves - 1/06/26 8:10pm EST
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