The LA Lakers (8-4) face the New Orleans Pelicans (2-9) Friday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 Season: Lakers won 3-0

The Lakers never found their rhythm in a 121-92 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder , failing to cover as 8-point underdogs as the Under (229) comfortably hit. Turnovers (20) crushed L.A.’s chances. G Luka Doncic posted 19 points, 7 boards, and 7 assists, and F Dalton Knecht delivered off the bench, hitting 4-of-5 from deep for 16 points.

The Pelicans dropped their third straight game Wednesday night, losing 125-117 to the Portland Trail Blazers. New O

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