New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Check out our Pelicans vs. Wizards prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Washington.

  • The Pelicans make their way to Washington at 6-29.
  • Defensively, New Orleans are giving up 118.0 points per game.
  • The Pelicans are coming off a 132-120 win vs. the Wizards.
  • The Wizards possess a 6-26 record so far.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (27th).
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Wizards Prediction

The Pelicans (-188) are favored by 4.5 points over the Wizards (+158) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 234.5 points.

This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 ET. You can watch the game on MNMT.

Pelicans vs. Wizards Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards
  • Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
  • Date: Sunday, January 5th
  • Betting Odds NO -4.5, NO -188 | WAS +158 O/U 234.5

Pelicans Preview: Will New Orleans Come Through as Road Favorites?

The Pelicans improved to 6-29 this season with a 132-120 win over the Wizards on Friday. Playing at home, New Orleans entered the game as -7.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 252 points exceeded the O/U line of 232.5 by 19.5 points.

New Orleans went on an 11-0 run to stretch the score from 70-67 to 78-70. After tying the game at 97 heading into the 4th quarter, the Pelicans pulled away by outscoring Washington 35-23 in the final period.

CJ McCollum's 50-point performance, including 10 threes at 62.5%, propelled the Pelicans to a 132-point win over the Wizards. New Orleans hit 18 threes, shooting 43.9% from deep and 50% overall.

McCollum scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter and 16 in the 4th. Trey Murphy added 17 points, while Brandon Boston contributed 13.

Despite giving up 120 points, the Pelicans managed to secure a win against the Wizards. New Orleans allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 23 points.

The Pelicans limited Washington’s three-point shooting, allowing just 9 threes on 32% shooting. They also recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Wizards Preview: Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

New Orleans improved to 6-29 on the season with a 132-120 win over the Wizards on Friday. The Pelicans were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 252 points went over the line of 232.5.

After trailing 37-29 at the end of the 1st quarter, New Orleans went on an 11-0 run to take control, moving the score from 70-67 to 78-70. They entered the 4th quarter tied at 97-97 but pulled away by outscoring Washington 35-23 in the final period.

In Friday's loss to the Pelicans, the Wizards shot 53.6% from the field, but their three-point shooting was lacking, hitting just 9 threes at a 32.1% rate. Jordan Poole led the team with 26 points, scoring 8 points in each of the first three quarters.

Alexandre Sarr added 19 points, with 6 coming in the 3rd and 4th quarters. Malcolm Brogdon contributed 16 points, with 8 of those in the 2nd quarter.

The Wizards struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 132 points to the Pelicans. Washington allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, followed by 33 in the 2nd. Their defense faltered even more in the 2nd half, with 35 points allowed in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Washington's defense allowed the Pelicans to shoot 50% from the field, including 43% from three-point range, where New Orleans hit 18 threes. The Pelicans also went 18/22 from the free-throw line. The Wizards gave up 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 6 steals and 0 blocks.

Pelicans vs Wizards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 108 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-10 while going 3-5-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
  • As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • The last three games that New Orleans was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Pelicans vs Wizards Prediction

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