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Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Picks, Odds, NBA Parlay for Saturday, Nov. 16
Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Picks, Odds, NBA Parlay for Saturday, Nov. 16
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: Bally Sports New Orleans, Spectrum SportsNet
Spread: LAC -2.5
Total: 231.5
The Los Angeles Lakers will look to snap a two-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. The Lakers are 2-6 on the road this season, while the Pelicans are 3-3 at home. The Lakers are led by LeBron James, who is averaging 24.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game. Anthony Davis is also a key player for the Lakers, averaging 23.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. The Pelicans are led by Zion Williamson, who is averaging 24.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. Brandon Ingram is also a key player for the Pelicans, averaging 22.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. The Lakers are the favorites in this game, but the Pelicans are a dangerous team at home. Williamson is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA, and he is capable of taking over a game at any time. The Pelicans also have a good supporting cast, including Ingram, Jonas Valanciunas and CJ McCollum. The Lakers will need to be at their best to win this game. James and Davis will need to play well, and the Lakers will need to get some contributions from their role players. The Pelicans are a tough team to beat at home, but the Lakers have the talent to win this game.
Prediction: Lakers 115, Pelicans 110
Picks:
* Lakers -2.5 * Over 231.5 points * Williamson to score 25+ points
Parlay:
* Lakers -2.5 * Over 231.5 points * Williamson to score 25+ points +750
Analysis:
The Lakers are the better team on paper, but the Pelicans are a tough team to beat at home. Williamson is a matchup nightmare for the Lakers, and he is capable of taking over a game at any time. The Pelicans also have a good supporting cast, including Ingram, Valanciunas and McCollum. The Lakers will need to be at their best to win this game. James and Davis will need to play well, and the Lakers will need to get some contributions from their role players. The Pelicans are a tough team to beat at home, but the Lakers have the talent to win this game. I am taking the Lakers to win this game straight up, and I am also taking the over on the total points. I believe that Williamson will have a big game, so I am also taking him to score 25+ points.