The Lakers will play the Pelicans on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 2023-24 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 Sunday, December 31st, 2023. 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 90.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 94.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 6-12 record as an away team. That standing puts them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 10-7 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 16th (114.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 13th averaging 115.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 114.3 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 16th in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 113.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 4-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 4-5 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 17-16 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 18-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, me hearties! Set yer sights on the high-seas showdown...
In the treacherous arena of New Orleans, the fans be wild...
The Los Angeles Lakers, with a 17-16 record, sail into battle...
The Pelicans, 18-14, be ready to claim victory in their nest...
Lakers be 4-2 in the Western Pacific Division, Pelicans 4-5...
Lakers score 114.4 points per game, Pelicans with 115.6 points...
See you courtside at today's game, where the ocean of emotions clash...
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...
Look at this game's prop bets below, for an extra thrill...
Feel the thunder and roar of the New Orleans faithful, mateys...
With their feathers ruffled, they'll shiver yer timbers with their cheers...
Pelicans' nest be a cauldron of noise and raucous celebration...
As the Lakers set sail, they'll face a sea of hostility...
The Lakers may be formidable, but the Pelicans will fight tooth and nail...
So batten down the hatches and prepare for a wild encounter...
As the Lakers and Pelicans clash, the seas of uncertainty churn...
Who shall emerge victorious? Only time will tell, me hearties...
So, gather yer crew and set sail for this thrilling NBA showdown...
Best Lakers at Pelicans Odds
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -7.5 -109 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +7.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +250 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Lakers
Pelicans
12/31/23 7:10pm EST | +7.5 -112-7.5 -109 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $89.29 at -112 odds.
A +7.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $91.74 at -109 odds.
A -7.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -107111.5 u -121Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 119.5 o -115119.5 u -113Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 45.5 u -10945.5 o -122Bet |
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Brandon Ingram
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10625.5 u -125Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 35.5 u -11535.5 o -115Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11218.5 u -120Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 26.5 u -10726.5 o -124Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10923.5 u -122Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at NOP 12/31/23 7:10pm EST | 34.5 u -12234.5 o -109Bet |
Team Standings
Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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New Orleans Pelicans | 41 | 26 | 0.612 | +12.0 | 20-13 | 21-13 | 9-6 | 26-18 | 116.1 | 111.0 | +5.1 | W2 | 7-3 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 36 | 32 | 0.529 | +17.5 | 24-12 | 12-20 | 7-9 | 24-23 | 117.2 | 117.8 | -0.6 | L2 | 5-5 |
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 | BetRivers | BetMGM |
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Lakers | +5000 Bet | +3500 Bet |
Team | BetRivers | BetMGM |
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Pelicans | +6000 Bet | +6600 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 Sunday, December 31st, 2023 at 7:10 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.
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