Lakers vs Pelicans Match Player Stats | Tuesday, January 6th 2026

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Todays Tuesday, January 6th Matchup Details

Tuesday Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans
NBA Game is on Tuesday, January 6th 2026
06/01/26 20:00:00 PM EST Tipoff

Positive Player Stats should contribute to these Odds, Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans Predictions & Best Bets

The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home.

Offensive rebounds retain possession and spark bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Pelicans grade out best in in the league while playing at home with 15.0 offensive rebounds per game over the last 5 games.

The Pelicans have played at the 2nd-most up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games in their home city, which ought to raise opportunities for the Lakers.

The matchup vs. the Pelicans is a favorable one for shot attempts from downtown; the opposing team’s starting SGs have averaged the 4th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league this year (6.1).

With respect to getting to the charity stripe, the Lakers’s fantastic 28.7 foul shots per game as the away team rates best in the NBA this year.

LeBron James has compiled 28.4 points per game over the last 5 games when playing on the road, 4.5 higher than he’s compiled overall this year on the road.

The matchup against New Orleans may be a strong one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PFs have attempted an enormous 3.7 free throws per game over the last 15 games when the Pelicans are at home (7th-most in the NBA).

The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a positive one for getting to the foul line; the other team’s starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 6.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Los Angeles Lakers are on the road (4th-most in the NBA).

This year when they are on their home court, the opposition’s starting SGs have averaged 42.0% on threes (9th-highest in the league) vs. the Lakers, branding this as a favorable matchup.

The matchup against the Lakers is a favorable one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the other team’s starting SFs have totaled the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8).

The matchup against New Orleans is a good one for shots from behind the three-point arc; when the Pelicans are playing at home, the other team’s starting PGs have totaled the 2nd-most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.5).

Jake LaRavia has notched 14.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.8 more than he’s notched overall this year.

This year, opposing starting PFs have tallied 5.6 3-point attempts per game (highest in the league) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, making this a strong matchup.

Compared to last season’s 28.4 mark, Luka Doncic’s points per game have jumped this season to 33.7.

The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposition’s starting PGs have attempted a massive 4.1 free throws per game this year (8th-most in the NBA).

Prediction Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans Odds, Best Bets & Team Prop from Negative Player Stats

The Pelicans have been the lowest scoring offense in the league while playing at home this year as it relates to shots from downtown.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 6th-least up-tempo pace in the league away from their home city this year, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the New Orleans Pelicans.

The matchup against New Orleans is a challenging one for 3-point shots; when the New Orleans Pelicans are on their home court, the opposition’s starting SFs have averaged the 10th-least shots from downtown per game in the NBA this year (1.5).

The 6th-slowest pace road offense in the league this year has been the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 6th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

This year when they are on the road, the opposition’s starting SGs have attempted 1.0 free throws per game (lowest in the league) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, making it tough to get to the foul line.

The matchup against New Orleans is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Pelicans are at home, opposing starting PFs have averaged the 5th-least three attempts per game in the league this year (3.4).

The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a hard one for field goal attempts; the opposition’s starting SGs have tallied the 6th-least shot attempts per game in the league this year (11.7).

Over the last 10 games, opposing starting SGs have attempted 1.7 foul shots per game (5th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, struggling to get to the foul line.

The matchup against Los Angeles is a challenging one for 3-point attempts; when the Lakers are on the road, opposing starting PGs have averaged the 5th-least three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.3).

The matchup vs. the New Orleans Pelicans is a tough one for shot attempts from the field; the other team’s starting SFs have tallied the least field goal attempts per game in the NBA this year (9.1).

The matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans may be a hard one for getting to the foul line; opposing starting SFs have attempted a measly 2.1 free throws per game over the last 20 games (2nd-least in the league).

The matchup vs. the Lakers may be a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a measly 2.2 foul shots per game over the last 15 games (least in the league).

Over the last 15 games, the opposing team’s starting SFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, making it tough to draw fouls.

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