The New Orleans Pelicans are on a roll, winning four of their last five games, and they will be looking to keep their momentum going when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pelicans are coming off a hard-fought win against the Thunder, with Brandon Ingram leading the way with 34 points. They dominated the first half, building a 20-point lead, but had to hold off a late surge by the Thunder to secure the win.
On the other hand, the Lakers have been struggling lately, losing four of their last five games. Their latest loss was a 127-115 rout by the Trail Blazers, with only Malik Beasley (22 points) and Anthony Davis (19 points, 20 rebounds, and three blocks) providing any significant contribution. The Lakers had a slow start, trailing by 15 points after the first quarter, and were never able to recover.
In terms of betting trends, the Pelicans have a good record against teams with losing records, winning six of their last eight games. They are also on a roll, winning four of their last five games overall. The Lakers, on the other hand, have struggled against teams with winning records, losing 19 of their last 29 games. They are also on a losing streak, with only one win in their last five games.
When it comes to head-to-head matchups, the Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five meetings against the Lakers. However, the under has been the trend in their last five meetings in Los Angeles, with four of those games going under the total.
Betting Trends
When it comes to betting on the New Orleans Pelicans, recent trends are pointing in their favor. The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last 5five games overall and in 4 of their last 5 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Additionally, when facing an opponent that allowed 100 points or more in their previous game, the Pelicans are a perfect 4-0 ATS. However, the Pelicans have struggled on Wednesdays, covering the spread in only one of their last six games played on this day.
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to cover the spread recently. They are just 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall and in their last six games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. The Lakers have also struggled on one day of rest, covering the spread in only one of their last seven games played on this schedule. However, the Lakers have shown an ability to put points on the board, with the over hitting in their last five games against teams with a winning record.
Overall, while the Lakers have struggled to cover the spread recently, their ability to score means that the over may be worth considering. Meanwhile, the Pelicans recent form and ability to take advantage of certain matchups make them an intriguing option to cover the spread.
- Get more details: New Orleans at LA LAkers 2/15/23 Betting Stats
Injury Report
New Orleans
C. McCollum the Pelicans SG is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers with an ankle injury.
Los Angeles
L. James the Lakers SF is questionable for today’s game with an ankle injury.
