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

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03 March 2026 By Data Skrive

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

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.

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.

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.