<p>The Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans have already met once this season, but with the nature of the NBA, they will meet again.</p> <p>On Monday, December 1, at 13:30 AEDT, the Lakers will have the duty of hosting this meeting. Will it end up in the same way as it did in New Orleans a few short weeks ago?</p> <p>Read our Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans betting predictions below to get the lowdown on what we think could happen…</p> <h2>Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans: Betting Preview</h2> <p>In the meeting a few weeks ago, the Los Angeles Lakers claimed victory with a 118-104 scoreline.</p> <p>In that game, the Pelicans’<strong> Trey Murphy III</strong> was able to lead the game in terms of points scored, as he managed 35 in a losing effort. <strong>Jeremiah Fears</strong> was the next best for New Orleans, but he only managed 19 points, three assists, and four rebounds.</p> <p>For the Lakers, three players had more than 20+ points.<strong> Austin Reaves</strong> led the team with 31, with <strong>Luka Doncic</strong> recording a double-double in the game. He had 24 points and 12 assists (seven rebounds). <strong>Deandre Ayton</strong> was the other player to put up 20 points.<strong> Rui Hachimura</strong> and <strong>Marcus Smart </strong>had 14 and 13 points, respectively.</p> <p>In that game, the Lakers had a shot accuracy of 52.4% compared to the Pelicans’ 43.8%, although New Orleans were more efficient with their three-point attempts. They had an overall percentage of 35.3% compared to the Lakers’ 29.4%.</p> <p>How have the two fared in terms of their recent head-to-heads? Over the last five meetings between them, the Lakers have won each of them. Results have included:</p> <ul> <li>Nov 2025: Pelicans 104-118 Lakers</li> <li>Apr 2025: Lakers 124-108 Pelicans</li> <li>Mar 2025: Lakers 136-115 Pelicans</li> <li>Nov 2024: Pelicans 99-104 Lakers</li> <li>Apr 2024: Pelicans 106-110 Lakers</li> </ul> <h2>Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>When looking ahead to this game, our top Los Angeles Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans betting prediction is that the <strong>Lakers will win</strong>. Given the head-to-head and the most recent matchup, we can’t see it being any other way. At the same time, the Pelicans are struggling for wins this season, whereas the Purple &amp; Gold are among the best in the NBA.</p> <p>We look at <strong>player props</strong>, and we think<strong> Austin Reaves</strong> could be worth good value in this game. We predict he’ll have a <strong>25+ points</strong> game in this match, having achieved this total across many of his most recent matches.</p> <p><strong>Zion Williamson</strong> is another to watch, as he has returned to the team from injury. He has given them some hope with his recent performances, and he could come up big against the Lakers. We <strong>predict a 15+ points</strong> game for him as he continues in his recovery.</p>