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Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to square off against LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday night in the 2024 NBA Play-in Tournament. In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans finished at the seventh spot with a 49-33 record while the Lakers managed the eighth spot with a record of 47-35.
New Orleans, who won five of their last 10 regular season games, have lost 19 of their 40 home games, while Los Angeles, who won seven of their last 10 games, have won 19 of their 40 road games. The Lakers defeated the Pelicans 124-108 on the road in the final game of the 2023-24 NBA regular season on Sunday.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction
Pelicans vs Lakers Head-To-Head:
- Los Angeles dominated New Orleans with three wins in their four 2023-24 NBA regular season matches.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Los Angeles Lakers dominated the New Orleans Pelicans with six victories.
- The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Pelicans 4-2 in the 2011 NBA Playoffs - Western Conference First Round.
NOP vs LAL Top Players:
- The New Orleans Pelicans feature Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado, and Jonas Valančiūnas as their star players.
- The Los Angeles Lakers feature LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, and Rui Hachimura as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Pelicans 109-111 Lakers)
- 1st quarter: 25-30
- 2nd quarter: 30-27
- 3rd quarter: 27-26
- 4th quarter: 27-28
Lakers at Pelicans: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 1.5 points (Lakers +1.5)
Over/Under (OU): 226.5 (Under)
Prediction: Pelicans 109-111 Lakers
NOP vs LAL Money Line:
- The New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers money line: Pelicans -115; Lakers -105.
- This season, the Pelicans have lost 17 of the 47 games as favorites, while the Lakers have won 15 of 34 as underdogs.
- This season, the Pelicans have won 19 of the 35 games as underdogs, while the Lakers have lost 16 of the 48 as favorites.
Pelicans vs Lakers Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans averaged 115.1 points per game, while the Los Angeles Lakers averaged 118 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the New Orleans Pelicans are scoring 4.4 points more per game, and the Los Angeles Lakers scored 0.6 points more per game.
Pelicans vs Lakers Picks:
- For the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James is currently leading the squad with 25.7 points per game this season, followed by Anthony Davis (24.7 ppg), D'Angelo Russell (18 ppg), and Austin Reaves (15.9 ppg).
- For the New Orleans Pelicans, Zion Williamson is currently leading the squad with 22.9 points per game this season, followed by Brandon Ingram (20.8 ppg), CJ McCollum (20 ppg), and Trey Murphy III (14 ppg).
Pelicans vs Lakers: How to Watch
When and where will the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers, 2024 NBA Play-In match take place?
The 2024 NBA Play-In match between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers will take place on April 16, 06:30 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center (April 17 at 05:00 a.m. IST).
Where to watch the live telecast of the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers, 2024 NBA Play-In match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the 2024 NBA Play-In match between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers will not be available in India while TNT and NBA TV will telecast in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers, 2024 NBA Play-In match in India and the US?
The 2024 NBA Play-In match between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers can be streamed live on JioCinema for free, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and ESPN and ABC in the US.
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