Two teams heading in opposite directions meet on Friday night when the Los Angeles Lakers host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET. William Hill Sportsbook lists Los Angeles as a nine-point favorite while the Over-Under is 220. (See up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page.)

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