Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 3

Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, and Pelicans+

The Los Angeles Lakers (36-24) are favored by 8.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans (19-43) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, and Pelicans+. The over/under in the matchup is 242.5.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

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Lakers vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Lakers have covered the spread 31 times over 60 games with a set spread.
• The Pelicans have 34 wins against the spread in 62 games this season.
• Games involving the Lakers have hit the over 32 times out of 62 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this year have hit the over on 32 of 62 set point totals (51.6%).
• Against the spread, Los Angeles has performed worse at home, covering 14 times in 29 home games, and 17 times in 31 road games.
• In home games, the Lakers exceed the over/under 62.1% of the time (18 of 29 games). They've hit the over in 45.2% of road games (14 of 31 contests).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, New Orleans has a better winning percentage at home (.594, 19-13-0 record) than on the road (.500, 15-14-1).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (56.2%, 18 of 32) compared to on the road (46.7%, 14 of 30).

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic averages 32.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.6 assists, shooting 47.3% from the floor and 36% from beyond the arc, with 3.7 made 3-pointers per contest (first in NBA).
• LeBron James is averaging 21.6 points, 5.6 boards and 7 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Deandre Ayton averages 12.8 points, 8.3 boards and 0.9 assists, shooting 66.7% from the floor (second in league).
• Austin Reaves' numbers on the season are 24.1 points, 4.7 boards and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 50.2% from the floor and 37.4% from downtown, with an average of 2.4 made 3-pointers.
• Jake LaRavia is averaging 9.2 points, 4 rebounds and 1.9 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III averages 22 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He is also sinking 47.5% of his shots from the field and 37.8% from beyond the arc, with 3.2 triples per game (eighth in NBA).
• Per game, Derik Queen gives the Pelicans 12.1 points, 7.3 boards and 3.9 assists. He also averages 1 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Saddiq Bey's numbers on the season are 17.3 points, 5.8 boards and 2.6 assists per contest. He is sinking 45.4% of his shots from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2 treys.
• Zion Williamson averages 21.5 points, 5.8 boards and 3.5 assists. He is draining 58.5% of his shots from the floor (10th in league).
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears provides the Pelicans 13.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks.

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