Betting Line Favors the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA Battle with Los Angeles Lakers

New Orleans Pelicans

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Los Angeles Lakers
Sunday, December 07, 2014 9:30 PM ET
STAPLES Center

The Los Angeles Lakers host New Orleans on Sunday, looking to build on their 5-15 mark against the 8-10 Pelicans in NBA betting action at STAPLES Center.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Sports bettors looking to pick the Los Angeles Lakers as their prediction for this matchup, they were listed earlier as 3.5-point underdogs on the betting odds board at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total over/under for points scored have seen that line set at 210 for Sunday at shops such as Sportsbook.

Computer Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 104-96 win for the Pelicans. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The New Orleans Pelicans will look to vanquish their hosts on Sunday, as they are 8-10 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Los Angeles Lakers are 9-10-1 ATS. New Orleans is 10-7-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Los Angeles is 11-9 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs New Orleans injuries news.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Los Angeles Lakers rated this week at No. 24 and the New Orleans Pelicans sitting at No. 13.

How New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Stats Matchup

In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Los Angeles's No. 17-rated NBA squad against New Orleans's No. 13-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Los Angeles rates No. 25 in the league with 6.1 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 23 with 6.56 per outing.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

New Orleans was run off the court by the Clippers on Saturday as Los Angeles blasted them 120-100 at STAPLES Center.

The Lakers got 22 points from Kobe Bryant, but it was Boston that prevailed in a 113-96 final on Friday at TD Garden.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds Trends

New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
New Orleans is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans's last 6 games
New Orleans is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
LA Lakers is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers's last 7 games
LA Lakers is 4-9-2 ATS in its last 15 games at home
LA Lakers is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

New Orleans home to New York, Tuesday, December 9th
Los Angeles home to Sacramento, Tuesday, December 9th

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