The Pelicans will play the Lakers on Friday, April 4th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm CDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers will take to the court on Friday, April 4th, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans arrive at this game with a 83.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers, have a 93.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans sport a 7-31 away team record. That result ranks them 15th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers hit the floor with a 29-9 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 3rd in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans sit 23rd (110.0) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 18th, averaging 113.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.7 points against the New Orleans Pelicans per game this season. That result puts them 5th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 18th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 112.2 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans wind down the season with a 3-13 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, have a 12-3 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 21-55 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 46-29 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The New Orleans Pelicans be sailin' into enemy territory...to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a battle of the seas...
The Pelicans be strugglin' with a dismal 21-55 record this season...while the Lakers be sittin' pretty at 46-29...the Pelicans have been sinkin' in their division with a 3-13 record...
The Lakers be dominatin' their division with a 12-3 record...they be lookin' to plunder another victory on their home court...the Pelicans be scorin' an average of 110.0 points per game...
But the Lakers be showin' their firepower with an average of 113.1 points per game...review each team's season standings below...review the best bets for this matchup...
Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...may the best team prevail...Arrr!
Best Pelicans at Lakers Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -15 -110 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +15.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -108 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -1115 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +750 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Lakers
4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | +15.5 -115-15.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +15.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 15 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 16 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -15.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 16 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 15 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Lakers
Game to Overtime
4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | Yes +2200No -10000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -115Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 103.5 o -105103.5 u -120Bet |
Antonio Reeves
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Bruce Brown
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 7.5 o -1257.5 u -105Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -135Bet |
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Karlo Matkovic
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Kelly Olynyk
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -118Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
| BetMGM | |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -120Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at LAL 4/04/25 9:40pm CDT | 19.5 o -11519.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Los Angeles Lakers | 49 | 31 | 0.613 | +17.0 | 30-10 | 19-21 | 12-4 | 35-15 | 113.5 | 112.3 | +1.2 | W1 | 6-4 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 59 | 0.263 | +45.0 | 14-25 | 7-34 | 3-13 | 13-37 | 110.0 | 118.9 | -8.9 | L5 | 2-8 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM New Orleans Pelicans YR: futures available
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Lakers | +1200 Bet | +1200 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at 9:40 pm CDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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