Lakers vs Pelicans

We go over some of the best betting options for Tuesday's matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans.

It’ll be a close one, but I’m taking the Lakers to cover as they’ve shown a little more spark than the Pelicans as we head down the final stretch of the season. [DraftKings Sportsbook](https://www.draftkings.com/sportsbook) has the Lakers as 1-point favorites in what’s sure to be a very tight game with major play-in implications. The Lakers are coming off a 112-108 loss to the [Knicks](https://www.postingandtoasting.com) while the Pels bounced back from a loss with a 127-110 win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com) (33-35) will face off against the [New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.thebirdwrites.com) (33-35) as both teams look to keep their play-in hopes alive and well. Take the under. The Lakers have done well without LeBron James, who has been out with a knee injury since February 26.

Los Angeles has won three of their last four games and sits in ninth place in the Western Conference. The Lakers covered 49% of their games while 50% went over ...

With 2.8 threes per game on 39% shooting since the All-Start break, the Pelicans will need him to be dialed in from deep tonight. Coming off a double-double in their win over the Blazers, look for CJ to try and exploit the Lakers’ weak perimeter defense. After looking like the best team in the West at the beginning of the year, the Pelicans are now fighting for their playoff lives. Their 22-12 home record is among the best in the West, while the Lakers are just 15-19 on the road. The X-factor for the Pelicans tonight is guard Trey Murphy. While Vanderbilt as averaged just 7.9 PPG and 7.6 RPG since being acquired by the Lakers, he has been a major upgrade to their defense. AD has been tremendous since the All-Star break, averaging 25.3 PPG and 13.3 RPG. As far as tonight is concerned, the Lakers have a strong chance of covering tonight thanks to their improved defense. Los Angeles is getting hot at the right time as the Lakers are now well-positioned to make a run into the Western Conference play-in game. The Lakers covered 49% of their games while 50% went over the projected point total. [Los Angeles Lakers](/nba/los-angeles-lakers) (33-35) visit the [New Orleans Pelicans](/nba/new-orleans-pelicans) (33-35) on Tuesday night! The Pelicans covered 46% of their games while 50% went over.

Corey Parson previews how to bet Lakers vs. Pelicans, including updated odds, picks & predictions for Tuesday's game.

1 the Pelicans had a 23-13 record, but Injuries to Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson caused the Pelicans to struggle. The Pelicans started the season with a ton of hope and optimism. [over 75% of the tickets](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/public-betting) and 80% of the handle backing them. The Lakers are 5-3 against the spread since the All-Star break and 8-3 ATS since the trade deadline. While the Lakers are making strides the Pelicans are sliding. The Lakers have won two of the three previous meetings, so the Pelicans need this game to avoid losing the tiebreaker. In his past two games, Russell has led the Lakers with 28 and 33 points respectively. [Lakers](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds/los-angeles-lakers) would be hosting the New Orleans [Pelicans](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds/new-orleans-pelicans) in a matchup of the No. In his past five games Davis is averaging 26 points and 12 rebounds, while shooting 55% from the field. That’s good news considering LeBron James has been out of the lineup for the past two weeks. The Lakers’ trade deadline additions of D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt have paid off very well. Tonight the teams meet in New Orleans for a game that is crucial with both teams tied in the standings.