LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League

The LA Lakers will face the New Orleans Pelicans in the Las Vegas Summer League on Saturday in one of eight matchups slated for the day. For New Orleans, this will be the team's second Summer League game.

Meanwhile, the Lakers have already participated in four matchups against the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks. The team has won two out of four games.

LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans game details and odds

The Pelicans-Lakers game will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday. The game will go live at 8:30 PM ET. Fans can stream the contest via NBA League Pass or FuboTV.

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Moneyline: Lakers (+104) vs. Pelicans (-110)

Odds: Lakers (+1.5) vs. Pelicans (-1.5)

Total (O/U): Lakers -110 (o179.5) vs. Pelicans -110 (u179.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to tipoff, as the odds listed were based on available information at the time of writing.

LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans preview

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The Lakers kicked off the Las Vegas Summer League by facing off against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. It was a close game throughout, with the Mavericks winning 87-85. Ryan Nembhard (21 points and five assists) and Miles Kelly (17 points and four rebounds) were key in the win.

On the other hand, the Lakers relied on Cole Swider (22 points and 10 rebounds), Dalton Knecht (15 points and four rebounds) and DJ Steward (14 points, seven rebounds and five assists).

Meanwhile, the Pelicans lost against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 98-91. Lester Quinones was key for New Orleans, finishing with 20 points, shooting 7-for-12. No. 7 pick Jeremiah Fears had a rough night with 14 points and seven turnovers on 4-for-12 shooting.

LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Summer League roster

Here is a look at the Pelicans and the Lakers’ summer league rosters ahead of their game on Saturday.

Lakers

Player	Position
Dalton Knecht	Guard
Bronny James	Guard
Christian Koloko	Center
RJ Davis	Guard
DJ Steward	Guard
Sam Mennenga	Forward
Augustas Marciulionis	Guard
Darius Bazley	Forward
TY Johnson	Guard
Sir'Jabari Rice	Guard
Cole Swider	Forward
Eric Dixon	Forward
DaJaun Gordon	Guard
Julian Reese	Forward
Ethan Taylor	Guard
Trey Jemison III	Center
Arthur Kaluma	Forward

Pelicans

Player	Position
Jeremiah Fears	Guard
Hunter Dickinson	Center
Keion Brooks Jr.	Forward
Antonio Reeves	Guard
Micah Peavy	Forward
Chase Hunter	Guard
Yves Missi	Center
Derik Queen	Center
Trey Alexander	Guard
Trey Townsend	Forward
Lester Quinones	Guard
Tytan Anderson	Forward
Christian Shumate	Forward
Will Baker	Center
AJ Hoggard	Guard

LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans prediction

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The New Orleans Pelicans are favorites to win Saturday’s game against the Lakers. However, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the LA upset the Pelicans. The team has been building the chemistry of its Summer League roster by participating in the California Classic. The Lakers now seem prepared to take on the Pelicans in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Our prediction: The Lakers to win

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LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 12