<p>The New Orleans Pelicans will travel to face the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena. The game is set for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:30 PM. Fans can watch the action on SN-LA.</p> <p>The Pelicans come into this game with a 19-43 record. They are currently 13th in the Western Conference. The Lakers, with a 36-24 record, hold the 6th spot in the Western Conference. Their recent form shows a two-game winning streak.</p> <h2>Pelicans vs Lakers Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers</li><li>Venue: Crypto.com Arena</li><li>Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Lakers -9.5 (-114), Pelicans +9.5 (-109), Lakers MoneyLine -382, Pelicans MoneyLine +298</li></ul> <h2>New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview</h2> <p>The New Orleans Pelicans have shown mixed results in recent games. They suffered a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 137-117. Jeremiah Fears was a standout with 28 points, while Dejounte Murray contributed 17 points in that game.</p> <p>In their previous game against the Utah Jazz, the Pelicans secured a victory with a score of 115-105. Saddiq Bey led the team with 24 points, and Jeremiah Fears added 18 points and 11 rebounds. Herbert Jones also played a key role with 17 points and 7 assists.</p> <p>For the season, the Pelicans are averaging 115.1 points per game. Their top scorer, Trey Murphy III, averages 22 points per game, while Zion Williamson adds 21.5 points. The team faces a defensive challenge, allowing 120.4 points per game, ranking them near the bottom of the league.</p> <h2>Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Los Angeles Lakers recently won two straight games. They defeated the Sacramento Kings 128-104 and the Golden State Warriors 129-101. In the loss to the Phoenix Suns, the score was 113-110.</p> <p>The Lakers rank first in field goal percentage at 49.9%. They are also second in effective field goal percentage at 57.0%. However, they rank 28th in rebounds per game with 40.9.</p> <p>Luka Dončić leads the team with 32.5 points per game. Austin Reaves adds 24.1 points per game. LeBron James is questionable due to a foot issue, and Rui Hachimura is also uncertain due to illness.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, consider taking the Pelicans at +9.5. The Pelicans score 115.1 points per game, while the Lakers allow 115.5 points. With the Lakers' defense ranked 16th in points allowed, the Pelicans have a chance to cover the spread.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, the under 237 seems reasonable. The projected score is Lakers 120, Pelicans 110, totaling 230 points. Both teams have defenses that allow fewer points than the line suggests, making the under a safer choice.</p>

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