Who’s Playing
New Orleans @ Los Angeles
Current Records: New Orleans 4-2; Los Angeles 1-5
What to Know
The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t won a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans since May 16 of last year, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Wednesday. After a few days’ rest for both teams, they will meet up at 10:30 p.m. ET Nov. 2 at Crypto.com Arena. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
The Lakers didn’t have too much trouble with the Denver Nuggets at home on Sunday as they won 121-110. Los Angeles’ success was spearheaded by the efforts of center Anthony Davis, who posted a double-double on 23 points and 15 rebounds, and small forward LeBron James, who had 26 points and eight assists along with six boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which AD has had at least ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 52-52 at the half for New Orleans and the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, but New Orleans stepped up in the second half for a cozy 112-91 win. It was another big night for New Orleans’ power forward Zion Williamson, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 12 rebounds in addition to seven dimes.
The Lakers are expected to lose this next one by 3. Those who got lucky with them against the spread on Sunday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.
The wins brought Los Angeles up to 1-5 and New Orleans to 4-2. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: Los Angeles has only been able to knock down 42.70% percent of their shots, which is the second lowest field goal percentage in the league. New Orleans’ offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the most points per game in the league at 118.5. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
When: Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ETWhere: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, CaliforniaTV: Bally Sports – New OrleansOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $40.00
Odds
The Pelicans are a 3-point favorite against the Lakers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pelicans as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Los Angeles have won 13 out of their last 24 games against New Orleans.
Apr 01, 2022 – New Orleans 114 vs. Los Angeles 111Mar 27, 2022 – New Orleans 116 vs. Los Angeles 108Feb 27, 2022 – New Orleans 123 vs. Los Angeles 95May 16, 2021 – Los Angeles 110 vs. New Orleans 98Mar 23, 2021 – New Orleans 128 vs. Los Angeles 111Jan 15, 2021 – Los Angeles 112 vs. New Orleans 95Mar 01, 2020 – Los Angeles 122 vs. New Orleans 114Feb 25, 2020 – Los Angeles 118 vs. New Orleans 109Jan 03, 2020 – Los Angeles 123 vs. New Orleans 113Nov 27, 2019 – Los Angeles 114 vs. New Orleans 110Mar 31, 2019 – Los Angeles 130 vs. New Orleans 102Feb 27, 2019 – Los Angeles 125 vs. New Orleans 119Feb 23, 2019 – New Orleans 128 vs. Los Angeles 115Dec 21, 2018 – Los Angeles 112 vs. New Orleans 104Mar 22, 2018 – New Orleans 128 vs. Los Angeles 125Feb 14, 2018 – New Orleans 139 vs. Los Angeles 117Oct 22, 2017 – New Orleans 119 vs. Los Angeles 112Apr 11, 2017 – Los Angeles 108 vs. New Orleans 96Mar 05, 2017 – New Orleans 105 vs. Los Angeles 97Nov 29, 2016 – New Orleans 105 vs. Los Angeles 88Nov 12, 2016 – Los Angeles 126 vs. New Orleans 99Apr 08, 2016 – New Orleans 110 vs. Los Angeles 102Feb 04, 2016 – Los Angeles 99 vs. New Orleans 96Jan 12, 2016 – Los Angeles 95 vs. New Orleans 91
