New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 30, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/30/2025, 01:00 AM ET

New Orleans visits Los Angeles on Sunday night at crypto.com Arena in a Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans are 3–16 overall, 1–7 on the road, and have lost four of their last five games. The Lakers are 14–4 overall, 6–2 at home, and enter on a six-game winning streak. New Orleans completes a back-to-back after playing on the road Saturday versus Golden State. Score the winning basket and cash in using our free NBA picks.

Game Information for Pelicans vs Lakers

Date: November 30
Time: 9:30 PM ET
Where: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
TV: Spectrum Sports Net

New Orleans Pelicans Preview

New Orleans averages 111.5 points per game and shoots 45% from the field while pulling down 42.4 rebounds per game. Trey Murphy III leads the team with 19.7 points per game and adds 1.7 steals, giving the Pelicans needed scoring on the perimeter. Zion Williamson adds 21.8 points per game but has been sidelined often with injuries. Derik Queen leads the Pelicans in rebounds at 6.3 per game and also leads in assists at 3.6.

The Pelicans generate 9.5 steals per game but allow 122.5 points, and the inconsistent defense has been the biggest issue during recent struggles. New Orleans continues to deal with multiple injuries, including Jordan Poole, Jordan Hawkins, Karlo Matkovic, and Herbert Jones. Murphy is listed as a game-time decision. Check out all the sportsbook promos to see if you are getting a great deal on your bets on the Pelicans.

Los Angeles Lakers Preview

Los Angeles averages 118.3 points per game and shoots 51% from the field while grabbing 41.2 rebounds per contest. Luka Doncic leads the Lakers with 35.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game. Austin Reaves averages 27.9 points per game as the second leading scorer, and Deandre Ayton is averaging 8.4 rebounds along with 15.5 points.

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Los Angeles has won six straight, backed by strong shooting and contributions from Rui Hachimura and Jake LaRavia. The Lakers also average 9.4 steals per game, helping create extra possessions. Marcus Smart remains out, but the main rotation of starters and reserves continue to produce at a high level. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Lakers with the Kickr promo code.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

Los Angeles has been stronger on both ends and brings more consistent scoring options in this matchup. Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win and cover ATS, 124-110. Make sure when you place your bet on Pelicans vs Lakers you are using the BetMGM bonus code.