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