After a heart-stopping (for Lakers fans) last minute victory over the shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Lakers battle the New Orleans Pelicans in their final game of the NBA season. Lebron and the Lakers aim to hold onto the Western Conference's eighth seed, while New Orleans will be desperate to win and avoid the play-in tournament all together.
Let's dive into my Lakers vs Pelicans NBA same-game parlay:
Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans (April 14, 2024)
Matchup Page: Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans, 3:30 p.m. ET
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lakers ML | +120 |
| Lebron James 30+ Points | +175 |
| OVER 231 Total Points | -110 |
| Overall | +603 |
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 1: Los Angeles Lakers ML (+120)
As I wrote in today's NBA Expert Picks article, the Lakers have been lighting up the hardwood lately. Lebron James and co. are averaging nearly 120 points per game across their last 10. Behind some strong shooting from D'Angelo Russell, they're nailing 13 threes per contest.
When the Lakers score over 110 points in contest this season, they're 38-17 SU and 31-24 ATS. They're 4-1 in their last five games on the road, and have scored 120 plus points in five of their last seven games. On top of that, New Orleans have scored just 105 points a night in their last five home games, and have looked shaky offensively without Brandon Ingram in the lineup. We're all over the Lakers at +120 on the moneyline.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 2: Lebron James 30+ Points (+175)
Lebron has scored 30-plus in two of three matchups with the Pelicans this season. He'll be a man on a mission as the Lakers look to avoid the 9 or 10-seed in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
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He's scored over 30 in two straight games, and three of the last six. Near the end of year 21, Lebron remains on a quest for his 5th NBA Championship. The 2003 NBA Draft's 1st overall selection has shot 50% from the field in the month of April, as he ramps up his game for the desperate Lakers.
Herb Jones may try, but even at 39-years-old, there are few players who can stop James from getting to the hoop. Bet on the Lebron to have a big afternoon.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 3: OVER 231 Total Points
Five of the last six Lakers games have gone OVER the total. Additionally, in their last six games with a total above 230, the OVER has gone 5-1 in Lakers contests.
Plus, these teams have blown past the total in two of their three games this season. With so much on the line for each team, look for the OVER to cash with ease. Willie Green's squad is shooting nearly 47% of their last 10 games, while the Lakers have been on fire, hitting on 49.8% of looks.
No one likes UNDERS bettors on the the last Sunday of the NBA's regular season. We'll see plenty of fast breaks and three-pointers in this one. Take the OVER 231 points as the last leg of our Lakers vs Pelicans same-game parlay.
