New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/30

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena. This game is scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 9:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on SN-LA.

The Pelicans have struggled this season with a 3-17 record. Interim head coach James Borrego will look to guide his team against the Lakers. Meanwhile, the Lakers hold a strong 14-4 record. Under head coach JJ Redick, the Lakers aim to continue their winning streak at home.

Pelicans vs Lakers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Pelicans Spread +14.5 (-111), Lakers Spread -14.5 (-111), Pelicans MoneyLine +606, Lakers MoneyLine -925, Over/Under 233.5 (-110)

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans are getting ready for their next game against the Los Angeles Lakers. In their recent game against the Golden State Warriors, they lost 104-96. Zion Williamson scored 25 points, while Saddiq Bey added 21 points. Jeremiah Fears also contributed with 16 points.

This season, the Pelicans are scoring 110.7 points per game, ranking them 27th in the league. They take 89.9 field goal attempts per game, which places them 11th. However, their shooting percentage is 44.5, putting them at 25th overall.

The Pelicans have some injury concerns as they prepare for their next game. Dejounte Murray, Jordan Poole, and Herbert Jones are all out. Trey Murphy III, Karlo Matković, and Jordan Hawkins are listed as questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on a winning streak in recent games. They scored 129 points against the Dallas Mavericks, winning by 10. In another game, they defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, scoring 135 points and winning by 17.

The team has impressive season stats. They lead in field goal percentage with 51.4% and two-point percentage at 62.3%. They also rank second in blocked shots per game and free throws made per game.

Top players for the Lakers include Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Dončić averages 35.1 points per game, while Reaves contributes 28.5 points. LeBron James is managing a left foot injury and may not play in the next game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Lakers are favored by 14.5 points against the Pelicans. Given the Pelicans’ struggles on both offense and defense, the Lakers should cover the spread. The projected score is Lakers 125, Pelicans 110, which supports picking the Lakers to win against the spread.

The total for this game is set at 233.5 points. The Pelicans allow a high number of points per game, while the Lakers score well. With a projected total of 235 points, taking the over is recommended.