There’s plenty of NBA Summer League on tap today! With eight matchups on the slate, there’s plenty of value on the board. After reviewing all eight games, I added my three favorite NBA Summer League picks and bets for Saturday, July 12’s game Lakers vs. Pelicans.
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Saturday’s Best NBA Summer League Picks: Lakers vs. Pelicans
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook | All picks are for 1 unit
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Summer League Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their first Summer League game in Las Vegas to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. They shot just 36.7% from the floor and had just three players in double-figures. Cole Swider and Dalton Knecht are the heart of the team. Meanwhile, Bronny James has looked terrific defensively, even if his shot isn’t falling. That said, the Lakers didn’t get offensive production from the bench. No player scored more than seven points or played more than 18 minutes on the Lakers in that game.
Meanwhile, they’ll take on a Pelicans team that lost to the Timberwolves, 98-91, in their Summer League opener. Ultimately, New Orleans is much more balanced offensively. First-round selection Jeremiah Fears scored 14 points on 4-for-12 from the field and has won one of six players in double figures. Still, the defense allowed the Timberwolves to shoot 47.4% from the field and struggled to get stops around the rim.
Since the Lakers don’t have many consistent scoring options, I’ll roll with the Pelicans at -1.5 (-105).
Pick: Lakers -3.5 (-115)
