Prop Bets: Los Angeles Lakers VS New Orleans Pelicans 2025-07-12
Lakers vs. Pelicans Summer League Showdown: A Comedy of Errors (With Baskets)
The Odds (Translated from Decimal to English):
- Moneyline: Pelicans are the favorite (-134 to -150, depending on the board), while the Lakers are the underdog (+260 to +275).
- Spread: Pelicans -5.0 (1.91 odds), Lakers +5.0 (1.91).
- Total: 178.5-180.5 points (Over/Under: 1.91-2.0).
Implied Probabilities (Because Math Makes It Fun):
- Pelicans’ win chance: ~53-57% (based on -134 to -150).
- Lakers’ win chance: ~28-37% (based on +260 to +275).
Why the Pelicans Should Win (But Probably Won’t):
The Pelicans’ young guns (Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen) are hungry to prove they’re not just Summer League nobodies. Their “strong starts” (read: very first-quarter hype) could shock the Lakers, who’ve struggled defensively like a vegan at a BBQ. Hunter Dickinson might drop 20+ points, while the Pelicans’ bench hopes to out-energize L.A.’s “mystery rotation.”
Why the Lakers Might Pull It Off (Spoiler: They Probably Won’t):
The Lakers’ offense is a one-trick pony (Cole Swider’s three-pointers… and maybe DJ Steward’s “I’ve-got-a-contract-to-lose” mindset). If they can avoid turning transition defense into a “how to get flushed” tutorial, they might eke out a win. But let’s be real: Their “fast-paced attack” sounds less like basketball and more like a chaotic TikTok trend.
Player Props to Watch (Because You’re Gambling Like a Pro):
- Hunter Dickinson, Pelicans: Over 18.5 points (-110 to -120).
- Cole Swider, Lakers: Under 12.5 points (-130).
- Derik Queen, Pelicans: Rebounds Over 7.5 (-150).
Final Prediction (With Sarcasm):
The Pelicans will win by 7, because nothing says “Summer League dominance” like outlasting a team that’s basically a try-hard AAU squad in NBA jerseys. But if the Lakers somehow pull the upset, blame it on the “Lakers magic” that’s been haunting this league since 2004.
Bet Like You’re at a Casino, Not a Summer Camp:
Take the Pelicans -5.0 unless you enjoy watching Cole Swider miss a three while yelling, “I told you I could shoot!”
Note: No actual Pelicans or Lakers were harmed in the making of this prediction. Probably. 🏀🔥
Created: July 13, 2025, 12:01 a.m. GMT