New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Preview
Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans is set for 8:00 ET. The Pelicans (-852) are favored by 12.5 over the Wizards (+576), and the over/under line is currently at 234.5.
New Orleans (32-22) is currently riding a two-game winning streak and is 6th in the Western Conference. Washington (9-44), on the other hand, has lost seven straight and is 14th in the East.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Washington and New Orleans, the Pelicans hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 10 points.
- Although Washington has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 7-3. The team averaged 111 points per game in these games.
- Through their last five home games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 4-1 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Today, the Wizards are looking to snap a seven-game losing streak as they take on the Pelicans. Washington’s overall record this season is just 9-44, which has them in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.
As the underdog, the Wizards have gone 9-41 this season and are 25-24 against the spread as the underdog. Their ATS record on the road is 18-9, and they have covered the spread in their last seven road games.
On average, Washington’s games have finished with 238.3 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 234.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 24-29.
In their most recent game, the Wizards lost to the Mavericks by a score of 112-104. They covered the spread as 11.5-point underdogs, and the game finished with an O/U line of 247.5.
The Wizards have been one of the most up-tempo teams in the NBA this season, leading the league in pace at 102.6 possessions per game. In terms of scoring, they are 17th in the league at 114.6 points per game.
When it comes to their three-point shooting, the Wizards are 27th in the NBA at 34%. They have attempted the 14th most threes per game at 34.5. In terms of free throws, they are 25th in attempts and 23rd in made free throws.
So far, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 49.1% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 9th in the league at 28 per game.
Looking at the Wizards defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 123.7 points per game (29th). The Washington defense has allowed opponents to shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Washington.
Today, the Pelicans are favored by 12.5 points against the Wizards. This season, they have been favored in 30 of their 54 games and have gone 19-11 in those games. As the favorite, they have won their last two games straight up and have an ATS record of 15-15.
In their most recent game, the Pelicans defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 96-87. The O/U line for that game was 221 points, and New Orleans was favored by 9.5 points going into the game.
The Pelicans are currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 32-22. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 23-18 compared to 9-4 in non-conference games.
New Orleans has won their last two games and has an ATS record of 30-24 for the season. At home, they are 15-10 straight up and 15-10 against the spread.
This season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 25-29, and their games have averaged 228.1 points per game. In their most recent games, the under has hit in two straight games.
At home, the Pelicans are averaging 117.0 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 116.1 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Pelicans are 9th in the league at 48%.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 19th in the league at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pelicans are 9th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. However, they are just 23rd in three-point attempts. In terms of assists, they are 12th in the league at 26.9 per game.
Not only do the Pelicans’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 8th in the league in points allowed. New Orleans has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 4th in the league over their last three games at 103.3 PPG allowed. The Pelicans defense is coming off a game in which they held the Grizzlies offense to just 41% shooting. Overall, they gave up 87 points to Memphis.
Our projections indicate that the Pelicans should come out top with a projected score of 132-112.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -12.5
- Projecting a combined 244 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Cody Zeller – Knee – Questionable
- Zion Williamson – Foot – Questionable
- Dyson Daniels – Knee – Out
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
