The New Orleans Pelicans have the worst record in the NBA Western Conference at 8-29. The LA Lakers have had a strange, but telling season. The Lakers' overall record this season is 22-11. The issue is that they are even with their opponents in scoring margin on the season. Those numbers would point to a team that should be .500 on the season. The Pelicans won five straight games in December, but have now lost their last six. There's value here against a Lakers team that is not playing well. I'm betting New Orleans on the moneyline.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 06, 2026 at 11:33AM ET.
NBA
Los Angeles at New Orleans
January 6, 2026
8:00 PM Eastern
1.5 units on New Orleans +210 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 4.65)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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