| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-17 | 14-4 |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Sunday, November 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies and Warriors, and they play the Timberwolves next. The Pelicans have lost 24 of their last 27 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 111.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 122.5 points on 50.5 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 21.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 19.7 points and 6.2 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 2.7 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Mavs and Clippers, and they play the Suns next. The Lakers have won 20 of their last 27 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 118.3 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 35.2 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 27.9 points and 5.7 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 12 night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 games at Crypto.com Arena against Lakers teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a road loss.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won six of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Lakers.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last eight games at Crypto.com Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pelicans’ last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Rui Hachimura ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for 3P% (48.5%) this season.
- Austin Reaves is one of only five players in the league to have scored 40+ points in consecutive games this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Saddiq Bey ranks 19th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (5.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (51.4%).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.4).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (32.2).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for H2 win percentage this season (15.0%).
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Marcus Smart is doubtful for the Lakers, while LeBron James is questionable.
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Hebert Jones, Karlo Matkovic, and Jordan Poole. Trey Murphy III and Jordan Hawkins are questionable.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Pelicans are a banged up, bad basketball team that’s on the end of a back-to-back. The Lakers have had issues putting teams away recently, but they’ve rolled in the regular season dating back to last year, and they’re 13-5 ATS on the season. The Lakers have the best cover percentage in the NBA. The Lakers also beat the Pelicans by 14 points a couple of weeks ago. The Lakers have won 9 of the last 10 games against the Pelicans and are 7-2-1 ATS in those games. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, folks. I’ll lay the number with the Lakers.