LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview and Prediction - Nov. 14 | 2025 NBA Emirates Cup

The LA Lakers will be on the road to face the New Orleans Pelicans for another round of NBA Cup games. It is one of the nine games scheduled for Friday.

The Lakers are fifth in the Western Conference with an 8-4 record. They have won three of their last five games, with the latest being a 121-92 away loss against the OKC Thunder on Wednesday.

Guard Luka Doncic recorded 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Dalton Knecht added 16 points and two rebounds in the loss.

The Pelicans, on the other hand, are bottom in the Western Conference with a 2-9 record. They have lost three of their last five games. Their last game was a 125-117 home loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.

Derik Queen recorded 26 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Saddiq Bey added 25 points, six rebounds and five assists.

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LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans game details

The Lakers-Pelicans game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The matchup will air on TV on Gulf Coast Sports Network. Streaming is via Fubo.

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LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans betting lines

Moneyline: Lakers (-425) vs. Pelicans (+325)

Spread: Lakers (-9.5) vs. Pelicans (+9.5)

Total: (O/U): Lakers (o229.5) -110 vs. Pelicans (u229.5) -110

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LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans preview

The Lakers have a better head-to-head record against the Pelicans. They have met 78 times, and Los Angeles leads with a 50-28 record. In their last 10 matchups, the Lakers have dominated with a 9-1 record.

Their last matchup was on April 4, with the Lakers winning 124-108 on home court. Doncic recorded 35 points, six rebounds and six assists. Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado finished with 27 points, four rebounds and five assists.

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LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans predicted starting lineups

Lakers

PG - Luka Doncic | SG - Austin Reaves | SF - Marcus Smart | PF - Rui Hachimura | C - Deandre Ayton

Pelicans

PG - Jeremiah Fears | SG - Trey Murphy III | SF - Herbert Jones | PF - Saddiq Bey | C - Kevon Looney

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans betting tips

Luka Doncic has an over/under of 33.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 34.9 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.

Meanwhile, Trey Murphy III has an over/under of 21.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 18.5 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Game prediction

The Lakers are the bookmaker's favorites to win this matchup. They have a 81% win probability compared to the Pelicans’ 23.5%.