The New Orleans Pelicans (8-29) are 5.5-point underdogs as they try 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 matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+. The over/under is set at 240.5 for the matchup.
On Sunday, in its most recent game, Los Angeles defeated the Grizzlies 120-114. With 36 points, Luka Doncic was its top scorer.
Lakers vs. Pelicans betting information
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 1:24 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Spread: Los Angeles -5.5Moneyline: Los Angeles -220, New Orleans +180Total: 240.5 pointsLakers betting insightsThe Lakers are 17-16-0 against the spread this season.The Lakers have a 5-7 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.A total of 21 of the Lakers’ 37 games with a set total have hit the over (56.8%).Lakers key playersLuka Dončić: 33.7 PTS, 8.1 REB, 8.7 AST, 1.5 STL, 46 FG%, 32 3PT% (87-for-272)Deandre Ayton: 14.3 PTS, 8.4 REB, 70.4 FG%Jake Laravia: 9.6 PTS, 1.3 STL, 46.6 FG%, 32.7 3PT% (36-for-110)LeBron James: 21.2 PTS, 6.7 AST, 51.1 FG%, 30.6 3PT% (26-for-85)Marcus Smart: 9.6 PTS, 1.4 STL, 40.1 FG%, 29.8 3PT% (37-for-124)Lakers vs. Pelicans game infoGame day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026Game time: 8 p.m. ETLocation: New Orleans, LouisianaArena: Smoothie King CenterTV channel: Gulf Coast Sports NetworkLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo