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The New Orleans Pelicans (19-43) are 8.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers (36-24) at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The game tips at 10:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, and Pelicans+.
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Lakers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Lakers 121, Pelicans 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-342)
- Total Pick: Under 242.5 (computer predicts 233.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (-8.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Lakers | -5.5 | 244.5 | -228 | +188 | 111-103 LAL |
| 11/30/2025 | Lakers | -15.5 | 228.5 | -1408 | +822 | 133-121 LAL |
| 11/14/2025 | Lakers | -9.5 | 227.5 | -476 | +363 | 118-104 LAL |
| 4/4/2025 | Lakers | -15.5 | 223 | -1316 | +800 | 124-108 LAL |
| 3/4/2025 | Lakers | -8.5 | 229 | -331 | +265 | 136-115 LAL |
| 11/16/2024 | Lakers | -7.5 | 219.5 | -317 | +251 | 104-99 LAL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles has gone 31-29-0 ATS this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 8.5 points or more, the Lakers have a 7-5 record against the spread.
- Los Angeles' games have gone over the point total in 32 out of 62 opportunities (51.6%).
- This season, the Lakers have won 28 out of the 37 games, or 75.7%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Los Angeles has won 10 of its 11 games, or 90.9%, when favored by at least -342 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans is 34-27-1 against the spread this season.
- The Pelicans have a 16-9 record against the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this year.
- Of New Orleans' 62 games with a set total, 32 have hit the over (51.6%).
- The Pelicans have won 21.6% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (11-40).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +272 or longer, New Orleans has gone 3-20 (13%).
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Lakers vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Questionable (Back)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Questionable (Ankle)
Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, and Pelicans+
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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