New Orleans Pelicans
Washington Wizards
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Wizards

The New Orleans Pelicans go head-to-head with the Washington Wizards in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Expecting a Low Points Total

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 239.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that the Pelicans and the Wizards go under the line.

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Pelicans Have 7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Battles

New Orleans Pelicans have been defeated in their previous nine games. On the road, they recently suffered a 117-100 loss against Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Zion Williamson poured in 22 points, with Jordan Poole contributing 21 and Bryce McGowens adding 20.

Washington Wizards suffered a defeat in their last game. A 131-110 scoreline occurred on the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia 76ers. Offensively, Tre Johnson led the way, scoring 20, while Bilal Coulibaly added 18 and Bub Carrington 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Pelicans who came out on top when they last played the Wizards. At Capital One Arena, a 110-98 win was recorded. The Pelicans have enjoyed four consecutive victories against the Wizards. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Wizards logo Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.0 points, 43.9 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 123.1 points and 48.6 rebounds per matchup.

Zion Williamson is averaging 23.9 points, with Trey Murphy making 3.1 (41.9%) 3-pointers per game. Derik Queen averages 8.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.5 points, 45.2 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 84.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.0 points and 45.3 rebounds.

CJ McCollum is averaging 16.5 points, Justin Champagnie 6.7 rebounds and Bub Carrington 4.5 assists along with 2.7 (46.6%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming NBA matchup. Under 239.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of -110.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Pelicans vs Wizards stats:

  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Pelicans games.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Pelicans games.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Pelicans games on the road.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wizards games at home.
  • The 239.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Wizards games.

Under 239.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Sarr Under 19.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Alex Sarr (Wizards) has scored an average of 14.2 points in the past 5 games at home. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -114.

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Alex Sarr Under 8.5 Rebounds -120 BetMGM logo

Alex Sarr (Wizards) has totaled an average of 5.2 rebounds in the past 5 home games. Using this stat, we can take odds of -120 that this player prop bet falls short of the Shots on Goal line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 242.5
Spread Wizards +2.5
Player Points Alex Sarr Under 19.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 242.5 followed by Wizards to cover the +2.5 spread. Add in Alex Sarr (Wizards) to score Under 19.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 117 - 118 Wizards logo Wizards

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Wizards to secure a 118-117 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Washington Wizards at +120 whereas New Orleans Pelicans are -143. This means the top NBA sportsbooks give the road team a 59% chance of winning.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 242.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 242.5, this outcome can be backed at -112.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Zion Williamson. Odds of -112 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 25.5
-112
Under 25.5
-120
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-114
Under 21.5
-118
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Jordan Poole (Pelicans)
Over 17.5
-103
Under 17.5
-130
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Player Assists
Carlton Carrington (Wizards)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-152
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Kyshawn George (Wizards)
Over 4.5
+112
Under 4.5
-149
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-143
Under 4.5
+108
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-152
Under 3.5
+114
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Player Rebounds
Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-120
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+105
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-143
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Justin Champagnie (Wizards)
Over 6.5
-112
Under 6.5
-115
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Pelicans Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Capital One Arena

The Wizards have four wins and six losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 116.50 points per contest and conceding 122.70.

The Pelicans have lost four straight on the road. They have a 1-9 record in their last 10 road games, putting up 108.70 points per contest and giving up 121.60.

The last time the Pelicans faced the Wizards at Capital One Arena, they won 110-98. In the last 6 head-to-head meetings at Capital One Arena, each team has earned three victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O239.5 U239.5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Home Stats 4-6 239.20 116.50 122.70 5 5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 1-9 230.30 108.70 121.60 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O239.5 = Games Over 239.5 Points
  • U239.5 = Games Under 239.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 35 35.58 745 122 21.3 3.5 2.9 6.1 0.2 1.5
Saddiq Bey 34 29.88 513 78 15.1 2.3 1.6 5.9 0.1 1.0
Zion Williamson 23 28.84 516 79 22.4 3.4 - 5.9 0.6 1.1

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyshawn George 27 31.84 405 137 15.0 5.1 2.2 5.7 0.9 1.0
CJ McCollum 35 30.91 658 126 18.8 3.6 2.7 3.5 0.3 0.7
Alex Sarr 27 28.34 467 80 17.3 3.0 1.1 7.8 2.3 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat
02 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans
27 Dec NBA
Suns 123-114 Pelicans
26 Dec NBA
Suns 115-108 Pelicans
23 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers
22 Dec NBA
Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Wizards 110-131 76ers
06 Jan NBA
Magic 112-120 Wizards
04 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 141-115 Wizards
02 Jan NBA
Nets 99-119 Wizards
31 Dec NBA
Wizards 114-113 Bucks
29 Dec NBA
Suns 115-101 Wizards
28 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 112-116 Wizards
26 Dec NBA
Raptors 117-138 Wizards
23 Dec NBA
Wizards 109-126 Hornets
21 Dec NBA
Spurs 124-113 Wizards

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak