Our rankings
Pelicans 55%
Lakers #8 vs Pelicans #6 in our rankings (network centrality).
Lakers vs Pelicans Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
Our pick: Lakers, 69% to win · projected 124–118
Common opponents
Lakers 71%
Lakers by 10.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Lakers 69%
Projected Lakers 124, Pelicans 118 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Lakers and Pelicans common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Lakers went 1–0, Pelicans went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Lakers | Pelicans | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jazz |
W 132–123 away, Oct 25 | L 119–120 away, Oct 23 | LAL +10.0 |