Game Details:
Matchup: Pelicans vs. Lakers
Date & Time: Friday, November 14, 2025 | 10:30 PM ET
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Betting Line: Lakers -4.5 | Over/Under: 227.0
Key Storylines
Lakers Looking to Extend Hot Start at Home
The Lakers return home after a tough road swing and will look to lean on their strong home-court advantage. They’ve won 4 of their last 5 games at Crypto.com Arena, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis continuing to dominate on both ends of the floor. The Lakers are quietly climbing the Western Conference standings and have dominated recent matchups against the Pelicans.
Pelicans’ Inconsistency a Concern
New Orleans has struggled to find consistent form this season, trading wins and losses in their last eight games. Zion Williamson has shown flashes of brilliance but has yet to fully take over games. Brandon Ingram has also dealt with minor injuries, which have impacted his rhythm. The road has not been kind to the Pelicans, as they’ve dropped five of their seven away games this season.
Season Series Opener
This will be the first meeting between these two teams in the 2025-26 season. The Lakers have won 3 of the last 4 meetings, and betting trends show L.A. has covered in 4 straight home games against New Orleans.
Injury Report
Pelicans:
Out: Jose Alvarado (ankle), Larry Nance Jr. (shoulder)
Questionable: Brandon Ingram (knee soreness)
Lakers:
Out: Gabe Vincent (knee)
Probable: Anthony Davis (hip), Jarred Vanderbilt (conditioning)
Betting Trends
Against the Spread (ATS):
Pelicans: 5-7 ATS
Lakers: 7-5 ATS
Over/Under Trends:
The total has gone over in 8 of the Pelicans’ 12 games
The total has gone under in 7 of the Lakers’ 12 games
Road vs Home Splits:
The Pelicans are 2-5 on the road this season
The Lakers are 6-1 at home
Player Prop to Watch
Anthony Davis (Lakers) – Rebounds Total: 11.5
Davis has averaged 12.4 rebounds over his last five games and should feast against a Pelicans frontline allowing the 4th-most rebounds per game.
Zion Williamson (Pelicans) – Points Total: 23.5
Zion will need to be aggressive against the interior defense led by Davis. He’s had success in the paint but could struggle if the Lakers clog the lane.
Prediction & Best Bets
Spread: Lakers -4.5 → The Lakers’ home dominance and the Pelicans’ road struggles make this line appealing.
Total: Under 227.0 → The Lakers’ slower pace and solid half-court defense could keep this under control despite the Pelicans’ scoring bursts.
Player Prop: Anthony Davis Over 11.5 Rebounds → He’s been vacuuming boards and the absence of key Pelicans bigs helps.
The Lakers have too much firepower at home, combined with more continuity and effort on the defensive end. Pelicans could keep it close in stretches, but ultimately L.A. should pull away late.
Final Score Prediction: Lakers 114, Pelicans 106