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Marcus Smart o10.5 Points Scored (-101) Projection 12.02 (Over)
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the New Orleans Pelicans, who have the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play and allow opposing starting SGs 6.1 three attempts per game, while the Lakers average 28.7 free throws per game.
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Herbert Jones o8.5 Points Scored (-121) Projection 10.31 (Over)
The opposing team's starting small forwards have averaged 5.8 three-point attempts per game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Pelicans rank second in pace at home over the last 20 games, and they lead the NBA with 15.0 offensive rebounds per game at home in the last 5 games, with quick bet odds at -114 on FanDuel.
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Jarred Vanderbilt o5.5 Total Rebounds (-113) Projection 6.96 (Over)
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to have an increase in possessions due to facing the New Orleans Pelicans, who have the second-most up-tempo pace-of-play at home over the last 20 games.
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Trey Murphy III u20.5 Points Scored (-115) Projection 18.46 (Under)
The New Orleans Pelicans have the lowest scoring offense in the NBA at home regarding three-point shots, while facing the Los Angeles Lakers, who have the 6th-slowest tempo and their starting SGs attempt the 5th-least foul shots.
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Trey Murphy III u20.5 Points Scored (-121) Projection 18.49 (Under)
The New Orleans Pelicans are the lowest scoring home offense in the NBA for three-point shots, facing a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, who have the 6th-slowest pace and their starting SGs attempt the 5th-least free throws per game.
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Zion Williamson u24.5 Points Scored (-120) Projection 22.22 (Under)
The New Orleans Pelicans have the lowest-scoring offense from three-point range at home this season, while the Los Angeles Lakers have the 6th-slowest pace as a road team, resulting in fewer plays for the Pelicans, and opposing starting power forwards have averaged 2.2 free throw attempts per game against the Lakers, the lowest in the league.
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Zion Williamson o3.5 Total Assists
Zion Williamson is averaging 6.2 potential assists per game this season, with the Pelicans ranking 28th in effective field goal rate and assist percentage, while the Lakers allow 25 assists per game.
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Zion Williamson u24.5 Points Scored (-122) Projection 22.18 (Under)
The New Orleans Pelicans have the lowest scoring offense for home teams in the NBA regarding three-point shooting, while the Los Angeles Lakers have the 6th-slowest tempo in the league on the road, contributing to fewer plays for the Pelicans, and opposing starting power forwards have averaged 2.2 free throw attempts per game against the Lakers in the last 15 games, the lowest in the league.
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Jake LaRavia o13.5 Points Scored (-105) Projection 14.93 (Over)
Jake LaRavia has averaged 14.4 points per game over the last 5 games, exceeding his season average by 4.8 points, while the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to see increased possessions against the Pelicans, who have the 2nd-most up-tempo pace-of-play, and the Lakers lead the league in free throws with an average of 28.7 per game.
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Zion Williamson u23.5 Points Scored (-106) Projection 22.18 (Under)
The New Orleans Pelicans have the lowest scoring offense from three-point range as a home team this season, while the Los Angeles Lakers play at the 6th-slowest tempo on the road, potentially resulting in fewer plays for the Pelicans, and opposing starting power forwards have attempted only 2.2 foul shots per game against the Lakers, the lowest in the league.
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Jake LaRavia o13.5 Points Scored (-113) Projection 15.09 (Over)
Jake LaRavia has averaged 14.4 points per game over the last 5 games, which is 4.8 points higher than his season average, while the Los Angeles Lakers are likely to see increased possessions against the Pelicans, who have the second-most up-tempo pace at home in the last 20 games, and the Lakers lead the league in free-throw attempts with an average of 28.7 free throws per game.
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