Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans 3/31/19 - NBA Basketball Betting Picks & Odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
NBA: 6:00 PM EST
Mar. 31, 2019
TV: NA
Latest Odds : NO -3.5 Total 234.5
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to visit Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana for a Western Conference clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Los Angeles Lakers come into this matchup eliminated from postseason contention with a 34-42 record, but they will be looking to continue their success after recently beating the Charlotte Hornets at home, 129-115. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with 27 points and 9 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was able to connect on 6 of his 10 three-point attempts for a total of 25 points.
The New Orleans Pelicans come into this matchup eliminated from postseason contention with a 32-45 record, but they will be looking to continue their success after recently beating the Sacramento Kings at home, 121-118. Julius Randle led the way for the New Orleans Pelicans with 34 points and 11 rebounds. Christian Wood had a big game off the bench for the Pelicans as he contributed 25 points and 9 rebounds.
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LeBron James is the leading scorer, rebounder, and assists guy for the Los Angeles Lakers as the all-star forward is averaging 27.4 PPG, 8.5 RPG, and 8.3 APG. Kyle Kuzma is the 2nd leading scorer for the Lakers as the 2nd year pro is contributing 18.7 PPG. JaVale McGee is having a solid season in Los Angeles as he is averaging 7.3 RPG as well as a team-high 2 blocks per game. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 47.2% from the field this season while connecting on 33.2% of their three-point attempts.
Anthony Davis is the leading scorer and rebounder for the New Orleans Pelicans as the all-star forward is averaging 25.9 PPG and 12 RPG. Jrue Holiday is the leading assists guy for the Pelicans as the 10th year guard is averaging 7.7 APG while also contributing 21.2 PPG. Julius Randle has been a solid addition for the Pelicans as he is averaging 21.2 PPG and 8.6 RPG. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 47.3% from the field this season while connecting on 34.4% of their three-point attempts.
Recent Betting Trends:
Lakers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 road games.
Under is 5-0 in Lakers last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Pelicans are 18-8-1 ATS in their last 27 vs. NBA Pacific.
Over is 4-0 in Pelicans last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Free Betting Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -3.5
The home team has covered the spread in the last 5 games between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers. Fading the Los Angeles Lakers has been a money maker ever since the end of the all-star break, and it will continue being until the end of the season as LeBron James has checked out. Julius Randle has been playing with a chip on his shoulder all season and has looked like an all-star caliber player. New Orleans will continue playing hard on their home court while the Lakers are starting to think about what superstar is coming to Los Angeles next season. New Orleans wins and covers, 122-115.