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 game airs at 8 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Pelicans Predictions for Tuesday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Lakers 120, Pelicans 116.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-203) Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Los Angeles has an 18-15-0 record against the spread this season. New Orleans is 21-16-0 against the spread this season. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Pelicans Injury Report<\/p>\n Lakers<\/p>\n Lakers: <\/p>\n Austin Reaves: Out (Calf), <\/p>\n Gabe Vincent: Day-To-Day (Back), <\/p>\n Adou Thiero: Out (Knee), <\/p>\n Rui Hachimura: Out (Calf)<\/p>\n Pelicans<\/p>\n Pelicans: <\/p>\n Herbert Jones: Day-To-Day (Ankle), <\/p>\n Saddiq Bey: Day-To-Day (Hip), <\/p>\n Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg)<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
\nTotal Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
\nPick ATS: Pelicans (+5.5)
\nRecent Lakers vs. Pelicans Matchups<\/p>\n
\nIn games this season they were favored by 5.5 points or more, the Lakers have a 6-6 record against the spread.
\nLos Angeles’ games have hit the over in 21 out of 37 opportunities (56.8%).
\nThis season, the Lakers have won 14 out of the 18 games, or 77.8%, in which they’ve been favored.
\nLos Angeles has a record of 11-3, a 78.6% win rate, when it’s favored by -203 or more by oddsmakers this season.
\nPelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Pelicans have a 13-9 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
\nA total of 21 of New Orleans’ 37 games with a set total have hit the over (56.8%).
\nThe Pelicans have won 17.1% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (6-29).
\nIn games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +169 or longer, New Orleans has a record of 2-19 (9.5%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 8 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: SportsNet LA, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+
\nLocation: New Orleans, Louisiana
\nArena: Smoothie King Center
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