The New Orleans Pelicans (8-29) are 5.5-point underdogs as they look to break a seven-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers (22-11) on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.
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Lakers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Lakers 120, Pelicans 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-232)
- Total Pick: Under 244.5 (computer predicts 236.4 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+5.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | Lakers | -15.5 | 228.5 | -1408 | +822 | 133-121 LAL |
| 11/14/2025 | Lakers | -9.5 | 227.5 | -476 | +363 | 118-104 LAL |
| 4/4/2025 | Lakers | -15.5 | 223 | -1316 | +800 | 124-108 LAL |
| 3/4/2025 | Lakers | -8.5 | 229 | -331 | +265 | 136-115 LAL |
| 11/16/2024 | Lakers | -7.5 | 219.5 | -317 | +251 | 104-99 LAL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles' ATS record is 18-15-0 this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 5.5 points or more, the Lakers have a 6-6 record against the spread.
- Los Angeles' games have hit the over in 21 out of 37 opportunities (56.8%).
- This season, the Lakers have been favored 18 times and won 14, or 77.8%, of those games.
- This season, Los Angeles has won 10 of its 11 games, or 90.9%, when favored by at least -232 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, New Orleans has put together a 21-16-0 record against the spread.
- The Pelicans are 13-9 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 21 of New Orleans' 37 games with a set total have hit the over (56.8%).
- The Pelicans have won 17.1% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (6-29).
- New Orleans has gone 2-19 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +191 or longer (9.5%).
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Lakers vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),
Gabe Vincent: Questionable (Back),
Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),
Rui Hachimura: Out (Calf)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Herbert Jones: Questionable (Ankle),
Saddiq Bey: Out (Hip),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)
Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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