# NBA

Lakers vs Pelicans prediction

Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans, Wednesday 2 December, 8:00 PM ET at Smoothie King Center. Our line gives the Lakers a 57% chance.

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NBASeries starts 12/2
Lakers6-2
vs
Pelicans3-4

Smoothie King Center, New OrleansTV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +

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5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Lakers

  • PointsLuka Doncic38.3
  • AssistsLuka Doncic8.1
  • ReboundsWalker Kessler10.5

Pelicans

  • PointsZion Williamson21.3
  • AssistsJeremiah Fears4.9
  • ReboundsDerik Queen7.7

Season averages

LALStatNO
W2StreakW3
115.3Points Against120.1
6-2Last Ten Games3-4
122.5Points Per Game121.9
52Field Goal %50
40Three Point %32
40.1Rebounds Per Game44.4
25.4Assists Per Game25.7
6.4Blocks Per Game4.6
10.1Steals Per Game12.9

Last five games

Lakers

  • Lvs POR136-129
  • Wat LAC103-87
  • Lat GS112-95
  • Wvs TOR131-125
  • Wvs MIA138-117

Pelicans

  • Lat DEN141-135 OT
  • Lvs DEN104-91
  • Wvs SAC132-120
  • Wvs ATL121-99
  • Wat MEM135-134 OT

Injury report

Lakers

  • Adou ThieroOut

Pelicans

  • Jordan PooleOut
  • Trey Murphy IIIDay-To-Day
  • Yves MissiOut

Game info

Venue
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV
Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, GCSEN
Season series
Series starts 12/2

Lakers and Pelicans this season

  1. Wed 2 DecLakers at PelicansWed 8:00 PM ET
  2. Mon 14 DecPelicans at LakersMon 10:00 PM ET
  3. Thu 31 DecLakers at PelicansThu 8:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Lakers vs Pelicans?

8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Wednesday 2 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Lakers vs Pelicans on?

ESPN lists Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, GCSEN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Lakers vs Pelicans?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Los Angeles Lakers a 57% chance, so a call on them pays x1.75. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Lakers vs Pelicans played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA, the home of the New Orleans Pelicans.

How many times do the Lakers and Pelicans play this season?

This season's schedule has 3 games between them.

When do the Lakers and Pelicans play next?

Monday 14 December 2026 at 10:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Pelicans at the Lakers.

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