Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/14
The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to face the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Lakers have a solid record of 8-4 to start the season. They look to bounce back after a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Pelicans have had a tough start with a 2-9 record. They hope to find success at home against the Lakers. This game will be broadcast on SN-LA on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
Lakers vs Pelicans Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
- Date: Friday, November 14, 2025
- Betting Odds: Lakers -10.5 (-108), Pelicans +10.5 (-113), Lakers MoneyLine -491, Pelicans MoneyLine +371, Over/Under 229.5
Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 92-121, where Luka Dončić scored 19 points with 7 rebounds and 7 assists. In contrast, they secured a 121-111 victory over the Charlotte Hornets with Dončić putting up 38 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Offensively, the Lakers rank 20th in points per game with 115.9. They have a strong field goal percentage, sitting at 50.4, which ranks 3rd in the league. Their shooting from beyond the arc is less effective, with a 33.7 three-point percentage, placing them 22nd.
Key players for the Lakers include Luka Dončić, who averages 34.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game. Austin Reaves contributes 28.3 points and 8.3 assists on average. Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura adds 16.0 points per game, providing support in the frontcourt.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a recent stretch of games with some challenges. They faced a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 125-117. In that game, Derik Queen led the team with 26 points, while Saddiq Bey added 25 points.
Offensively, the Pelicans have some areas to improve. They rank 28th in points per game, averaging 108.8 points. Their field goal percentage stands at 43.6%, placing them 27th in the league.
The Pelicans have key players out due to injuries. Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, and Dejounte Murray are currently sidelined. Their absence is affecting the team’s performance on the court.
BTB Betting Pick
The Lakers are favored by 10.5 points against the Pelicans. With the Lakers averaging 115.9 points per game and the Pelicans allowing 121.6 points per game, the Lakers are likely to cover the spread. The Pelicans’ offense struggles with only 108.8 points per game, which supports the pick for the Lakers -10.5.
The total for the game is set at 229.5 points. The Lakers allow 116.9 points per game, while the Pelicans score 108.8 points per game. With both teams’ offensive and defensive stats, the projected total score is likely lower than the set line, making the Under 229.5 a reasonable pick.