Lakers vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - March 3

The New Orleans Pelicans (19-43) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (36-24) on March 3, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena.

Tuesday's matchup between the Lakers and the Pelicans features the Lakers as healthy 8.5-point favorites. The game has an over/under of 242.5.

Lakers vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Total: 242.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -8.5
• Moneyline: Lakers (-360), Pelicans (+285)

How to watch Lakers vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, WVUE, Pelicans+

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Pelicans

• The Lakers' 60 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 242.5 points 17 times.
• The Pelicans have played 22 games this season that ended with a combined score over 242.5 points.
• These teams score a combined 231 points per game, 11.5 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• These teams allow 235.9 points per game combined, 6.6 points fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Lakers vs. Pelicans

• Los Angeles has compiled a 31-28-1 record against the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season, the Lakers have an ATS record of 7-4.
• The Pelicans have covered 34 times in 62 games with a spread this year.
• When playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs this season, New Orleans has an ATS record of 16-8.
• The Lakers are 17-12 overall, and 14-14-1 against the spread, at home.
• As a 8.5-point favorite or greater at home, Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS.
• In away games, the Pelicans are 8-22 overall and 15-14-1 against the spread.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Pelicans

• The Lakers have won 75.7% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (28-9).
• The Pelicans have been underdogs in 51 games this season and won 11 (21.6%) of those contests.
• In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -360 or shorter, Los Angeles has a record of 9-1 (90% win percentage).
• New Orleans has a record of 2-18, a 10% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +285 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• The Lakers have an implied moneyline win probability of 78.3% in this matchup.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Lakers (- 8.5)
• Pick OU: Under (242.5)
  
• Prediction: Lakers 129 - Pelicans 113
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