NBA Best Bets: Lakers vs. Pelicans Picks for November 16

Published 3:44 am Saturday, November 16, 2024

The Los Angeles Lakers (8-4) are favored (-6.5) to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (4-9) at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA and Gulf Coast Sports.

If you want to make an informed wager on Saturday’s game, check out the best bets on the board in the article below (based on our computer predictions).

Email newsletter signup

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Info

  • When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
  • TV: SportsNet LA and Gulf Coast Sports
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Pick ATS: Pelicans (+ 6.5)

  • Los Angeles has seven wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
  • New Orleans is 3-10-0 against the spread this season.
  • As a 6.5-point favorite or greater, the Lakers have two wins ATS (2-3).
  • The Pelicans don’t have a win ATS (0-3) as a 6.5-point underdog or greater this year.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Over (221.5)

  • Lakers games this season have featured more combined points than this contest’s total of 221.5 points nine times.
  • The Pelicans have played six games this season that finished with a point total over 221.5 points.
  • Los Angeles’ contests this year have an average point total of 229.1, 7.6 more points than this game’s over/under.
  • New Orleans’ matchups this season have a 220.7-point average over/under, 0.8 fewer points than this game’s point total.
  • The Lakers are the 18th-highest scoring team in the league this year. The Pelicans have scored the 22nd-most points.
  • The Lakers are the NBA’s 14th-ranked scoring defense while the Pelicans are the 23rd-ranked.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-275)

  • The Lakers have won six of the seven games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • The Pelicans have come away with two wins in the seven contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Los Angeles has won four of its five games when favored by at least -275 on the moneyline.
  • New Orleans has yet to win this season when listed as an underdog of +220 or worse on the moneyline this season.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 73.3% chance of a victory for the Lakers.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.