Lakers vs. Pelicans odds, line, spread, start time: 2025 NBA picks, March 4 predictions from proven model
We’ve got another exciting Western Conference matchup on the NBA schedule as the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are set to tip at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Los Angeles is 38-21 overall and 23-7 at home, while New Orleans is 17-44 overall and 6-25 on the road. Both teams will enter tonight’s matchup full of confidence. The Pelicans are 4-1 in their last five games, while the Lakers have won six straight.
The Lakers are favored by 8.5 points in the latest Pelicans vs. Lakers odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 229 points. Los Angeles’ over/under for total team points is 118.5, while New Orleans’ is 109.5. Before entering any Lakers vs. Pelicans picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 20 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 147-107 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $4,000. It’s also an outstanding 18-10 (64%) on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on New Orleans vs. Los Angeles. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for the game:
The Lakers extended their winning streak to six games with a 108-102 victory over the Clippers on Sunday. The Lakers’ success was spearheaded by the efforts of Luka Doncic, who almost dropped a double-double with 29 points and nine assists, and Dalton Knecht, who went 7-for-10 from the field to finish with 19 points.
LeBron James also had a productive performance in the win, racking up 17 points, nine assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block. James enters tonight’s matchup averaging 24.8 points, 8.6 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game. The Lakers are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games and 4-1 ATS in their past five games played in March. See which team to pick here.
The Pelicans walked away with a 128-121 win over the Jazz on Sunday. The victory continues a positive trend for New Orleans in their matchups with Utah as the Pelicans have now won five in a row. The Pelicans’ win came from a few key players the Lakers will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kelly Olynyk, who almost dropped a double-double with 26 points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Zion Williamson, who finished with 24 points and nine assists.
The Pelicans have now won five of their last seven meetings against an opponent from the Western Conference. Offensively, the Pelicans are scoring 111.0 points per game on average. See which team to pick here.
The model has simulated Lakers vs. Pelicans 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, and it’s also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Pelicans vs. Lakers, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 147-107 roll on top-rated NBA picks since last season, and find out.
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The Los Angeles Lakers will go for their seventh straight win on Tuesday evening when they host the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are coming off back-to-back wins over the Los Angeles Clippers this past weekend, and they’re looking to strengthen their hold on the second spot in the Western Conference.
The Pelicans have the second-worst record in the West and are a bit short-handed, but they have managed to win five of their last seven games. As a result, the Purple and Gold must avoid complacency and overconfidence, especially given the fact that just two of their last nine victories have come by more than nine points.
Check back here for the latest updates and highlights from Tuesday’s game.
TV Channel: Spectrum SportsNet
Start time: 7:30 p.m. Pacific time
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Pelicans: Brandon Boston (left ankle sprain), Herbert Jones (right shoulder torn rotator cuff) and Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) are out.
Lakers: Jordan Goodwin (right ankle sprain), Rui Hachimura (left patellar tendinopathy), Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery), Markieff Morris (illness) and Austin Reaves (right calf strain) are out.
This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers vs Pelicans: Live updates and highlights
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans (17-44) and Los Angeles Lakers (38-21) are all set to square off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Lakers have jumped to second in the Western Conference. They are on a six-game winning streak, and the addition of Luca Doncic has brought new hope to the franchise.
The Lakers have won eight of their last 10 games.
The Pelicans are currently 6-25 on the road with a point differential of -8, while the Lakers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Pelicans vs. Lakers live today
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 10:30PM EST
Site: Crypto.com Arena
City: Los Angeles, CA
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Game odds for Pelicans vs. Lakers
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
Odds: Pelicans (+256), Lakers (-319)
Spread: Lakers -8
Over/Under: 232 points
That gives the Pelicans an implied team point total of 114.88, and the Lakers 119.05.
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Expert picks & predictions for Tuesday’s Pelicans vs. Lakers game
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pelicans & Lakers game:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Lakers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New Orleans Pelicans at +8.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 232.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pelicans vs. Lakers on Tuesday
The Pelicans have lost 4 of their last 5 games against teams with winning records
The Under is 23-15 in the Lakers’ matchups against Western Conference teams this season
The Pelicans have covered in 8 of their 12 matchups against Western Conference Pacific Division teams this season
The Lakers have won 9 of their last 11 home games against the Pelicans
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