<p>At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-930) will host the Pelicans (+618) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 219.5.</p>

<p>Los Angeles (-13.5) is currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 46-30. New Orleans (21-55) is 14th in the West and 5th in the Southwest Division.</p><h3>NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -13.5</p><p>This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, April 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-58 in favor of the Lakers.</li><li>Our projections have Luka Dončić finishing with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Will New Orleans Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>The Pelicans fell to 21-55 on the season after a 114-98 road loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. New Orleans entered the game as +18 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total score of 212 points fell short of the 219.5-point over/under line.</p> <p>Los Angeles took control early with a 10-0 run, breaking a 10-10 tie. New Orleans fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Clippers 25-24, but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 31-26.</p><p>In their 114-98 loss to the Clippers, the Pelicans connected on just 4 threes, shooting 18.2% from deep, though they hit 50.6% of their shots overall. Jose Alvarado led the team with 17 points and 10 assists, while Bruce Brown added 16 points on 58.3% shooting.</p> <p>Kelly Olynyk contributed 12 points, making 2 threes at 100% efficiency. Alvarado scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter, while Antonio Reeves added 7 of his 11 points in the same period.</p><p>Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 3rd quarters, the Pelicans couldn’t contain the Clippers in the 2nd and 4th, allowing 37 and 31 points, respectively, in a 114-98 loss. New Orleans gave up 52% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Pelicans limited the Clippers to 13 made threes on 40% shooting. They sent the Clippers to the line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws. Defensively, New Orleans collected 9 steals and 4 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Lakers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Lakers fell to 46-30 on the season after a 123-116 home loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Los Angeles, who were favored by a point, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 239 points went over the 230.5-point line.</p> <p>Golden State took control early, outscoring the Lakers 34-25 in the 2nd quarter. Despite a strong 4th quarter where they outscored the Warriors 39-35, the Lakers couldn’t overcome the 88-77 deficit they faced going into the final period.</p><p>In the Lakers' 123-116 loss to the Warriors, LeBron James led the way with 33 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip. Austin Reaves added 31 points, connecting on 9 threes at 56.2%, while Rui Hachimura contributed 24 points, making 3 threes at 50%.</p> <p>The Lakers hit 18 threes as a team, shooting 38.3% from deep, though their overall field goal percentage was 45.3%. Reaves scored 20 points in the 4th quarter, while James added 14 in the 3rd and 11 in the final period.</p><p>The Lakers struggled defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 34 and 35 points, respectively, in their 123-116 loss to the Warriors. Golden State shot 47% from the field.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Warriors hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. The Lakers also sent them to the line 31 times, where they made 26 free throws. Los Angeles allowed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 5 steals and 3 blocks.</p>

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