New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/4/25
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.
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.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -13.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, April 4th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-58 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Luka Dončić finishing with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 16 threes.
Will New Orleans Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can the Lakers Secure a Win at Home?
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.