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Lakers vs. Pelicans: Predictions, picks, odds for Tuesday's NBA Play-In Tournament game
By Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAY,
14 days ago
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The Los Angeles Lakers have qualified for the Play-In Tournament, winning 11 of their last 15 games. LeBron James has been the top performer for the Lakers with an average of 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. Additionally, Anthony Davis , listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, has significantly contributed to the Lakers' success this season, averaging 24.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.
Zion Williamson has been playing well for the Pelicans, averaging 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and five assists this season. Brandon Ingram has also been a valuable contributor, averaging 20.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.7 assists so far. Both players will need to maintain their impressive performance if they hope to defeat the Lakers and secure the seventh seed.
Paul Biagioli writes: "The Lakers have gone big in recent lineups, starting Hachimura, and bringing the athletic big Jaxson Hayes off the bench. The Lakers won three of four matchups against the Pelicans this season, and they cannot afford trying to dodge Denver and putting themselves in a must win next game. The Lakers get their spot in the playoffs in this one."
Gilbert McGregor writes: "Until proven otherwise, Los Angeles has New Orleans' number in high-leverage situations. While It's not much of an incentive to advance to move on and face the defending champion Nuggets, the Lakers understand the value of taking care of business to avoid an elimination game later in the week. This isn't exactly newfound territory for New Orleans, but LA gets the edge because of its performance during the regular-season series. The difference-maker is James, who averaged 28.8 points, 11.8 assists and 6.3 assists in the regular-season series, including a virtuoso 28-point, 17-assist, 11-rebound performance in the season finale."
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans betting lines, odds
The New Orleans Pelicans are favored to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers , according to the BetMGM odds .
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