Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Pelicans versus the Wizards? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MNMT. The game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.
In this non-conference matchup, the Pelicans are the betting favorite against the Wizards. The over/under for the game is 241 points. Check out BetCoco for Washington Wizards – New Orleans Pelicans odds
Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Wizards have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. Against the spread, the Pelicans have the edge at 2-1 over their last three games vs. the Wizards. However, the Wizards have gone 1-2 in their last three home games vs. the Pelicans.
- In their last three games away from home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their five previous home games, Washington has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 113 points per game.
- The last five games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 0-5 straight up.
- New Orleans has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans head into today’s action with an overall record of 13-11 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. Across 24 games, the Pelicans have a 10-9 record when facing Western Conference teams, and they have a 3-2 record in non-conference games.
New Orleans has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 14-10 against the spread. As the favorite this season, New Orleans is 5-5 vs. the spread while going 9-5 as the underdog.
So far this season, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 11-13-0. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 215.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 227.5.
The Pelicans recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 121 points against the Timberwolves. This output exceeded their season average of 113.8 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Zion Williamson with 36 points. CJ McCollum also added 23 points for the Pelicans.
In terms of defense, Pelicans is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 113.9 points per game.
New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 13.2 turnovers per game, which is 14th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 23rd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.5 rejections per game.
The Wizards have a below .500 record of 3-19 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Pelicans. Currently, the team is 14th in the Eastern Conference as well as 5th in the Southeast division.
Washington comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-13 so far this season. When playing on the road, the Wizards hold an ATS record of 8-6 in contrast to a 1-7 record against the spread when playing at home.
Washington have seen over half of their games surpass the over/under lines, resulting in an over/under record of 13-9-0. Their games have an ongoing average of 263.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 239.2.
Compared to their season average of 115.6 points per game, the Wizards struggled in their previous game. Against the 76ers, the Wizards scored 101 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.4%. For the season, the Wizards offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 11.7 made three’s per contest.
At present, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th, allowing 126.3 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 58.6% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.5% of their three-point attempts.
Our prediction for this game is that the Pelicans will come out on top with a projected score of 118-110.
Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -7.5
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Delon Wright – Knee – Out
- Landry Shamet – Rib – Out
- Daniel Gafford – Hip – Questionable
- Eugene Omoruyi – Concussion – Out
- Johnny Davis – Calf – Out
- Ryan Rollins – Knee – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Larry Nance Jr. – Rib – Out
- Zion Williamson – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Matt Ryan – Elbow – Out
