The New Orleans Pelicans (4-2) and Los Angeles Lakers (1-5) meet Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans won straight up (SU) as 1.5-point underdogs 112-91 at the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday. F Zion Williamson'finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his return after missing 2 games with a right hip and lower back contusion.
Coach Willie Green is the favorite at +700 to win the NBA Coach of the Year Award.
The Lakers got their 1st win of the season 121-110 vs. the Denver Nuggets Sunday. F Lebron James scored a team-high 26 points as Los Angeles won SU as a 2.5-point home underdog.