The Pelicans will play the Lakers on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 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
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 92.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 6-21 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 15-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 18th (114.6) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 13th, averaging 116.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 120.4 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 4th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 6-7 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 5-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 15-41 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 33-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, the New Orleans Pelicans face off against the Los Angeles Lakers...in a battle on the court at the Lakers' venue on Tuesday...
The Pelicans have a dismal 15-41 overall standing this season...while the Lakers boast a solid 33-21 record...
New Orleans has the edge in the Western Southwest Division standings...but the Lakers are no slouch with their record in the Western Pacific Division...
The Pelicans average 114.6 points per game...while the Lakers are scoring slightly more at 116.0 points...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...arr, may the best team plunder the victory on the court!
Best Pelicans at Lakers Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -8.5 -112 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +8.5 -112 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 242.5 -110 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 242.5 -113 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -335 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +255 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Lakers
3/03/26 10:40pm EST | +8.5 -112-8.5 -112 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $89.29 at -112 odds.
A +8.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $89.29 at -112 odds.
A -8.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Lakers
Team Total Points
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 125.5 o -122125.5 u -112Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -114Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12719.5 u -107Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -109Bet |
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Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11713.5 u -117Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1418.5 u +104Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11221.5 u -122Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -118Bet |
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Marcus Smart
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -114Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1228.5 u -112Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10816.5 u -125Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10321.5 u -134Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11220.5 u -122Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -13627.5 u +100Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12922.5 u -105Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -118Bet |
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Luka Doncic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 47.5 o -10447.5 u -132Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11312.5 u -121Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12228.5 u -112Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 3/03/26 10:40pm EST | 28.5 o -13928.5 u +102Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 53 | 29 | 0.646 | +11.0 | 28-13 | 25-16 | 10-7 | 33-19 | 116.3 | 114.6 | +1.7 | W3 | 7-3 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetRivers |
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| Pelicans | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetRivers |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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