New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 9, 18:40 | 6 min read

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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.

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
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Bryce McGowens, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy.

Washington Wizards lineup: Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Khris Middleton.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Sarr Under 19.5 Points -114

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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Jeremiah Fears Over 3.5 Rebounds -143

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has recorded Over 3.5 rebounds in 7 of the past 10 games. We recommend backing the -143 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 242.5

Spread Wizards +3

Player Points Alex Sarr Under 19.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 242.5 on the total, Wizards to cover the +3 spread and Alex Sarr (Wizards) to score Under 19.5 points.

A same game parlay allows basketball bettors to place a multiple wager on the same game. You can go through the available betting lines and choose the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans

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.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Washington Wizards at +126 whereas New Orleans Pelicans are -147. This means the top NBA sportsbooks give the road team a 60% chance of winning.

The current spread is 3 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 -106.

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

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Point Spread

Total Points

Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Zion Williamson. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -110 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Jordan Poole (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Carlton Carrington (Wizards)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Kyshawn George (Wizards)

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Player Rebounds

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Alex Sarr (Wizards)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Justin Champagnie (Wizards)

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Micro Betting

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, team and player props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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Capital One Arena

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 Home Stats		4-6	239.20	116.50	122.70	5	5
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

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Last 5 Games

Pelicans

NBA: 08/01 Pelicans 100 Hawks117
NBA: 07/01 Lakers 111 Pelicans103
NBA: 05/01 Pelicans 106 Heat125
NBA: 03/01 Trail Blazers 122 Pelicans109
NBA: 01/01 Pelicans 118 Bulls134

Wizards

NBA: 08/01 Wizards 110 76ers131
NBA: 07/01 Magic 112 Wizards120
NBA: 05/01 Timberwolves 141 Wizards115
NBA: 03/01 Nets 99 Wizards119
NBA: 01/01 Wizards 114 Bucks113

Head to Head

Pelicans vs Wizards

NBA: 06/01 2025 Pelicans 110 Wizards 98
NBA: 04/01 2025 Wizards 120 Pelicans 132
NBA: 15/02 2024 Wizards 126 Pelicans 133
NBA: 14/12 2023 Pelicans 142 Wizards 122
NBA: 29/01 2023 Wizards 113 Pelicans 103
NBA: 10/01 2023 Pelicans 132 Wizards 112
NBA: 25/11 2021 Wizards 102 Pelicans 127
NBA: 16/11 2021 Pelicans 100 Wizards 105
NBA: 17/04 2021 Pelicans 115 Wizards 117
NBA: 28/01 2021 Wizards 106 Pelicans 124

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

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

-2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-2 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
+2 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 239.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 239.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.00 pts and allowed 123.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.70 pts and allowed 121.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 239.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 239.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 239.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.50 pts and allowed 119.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 122.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.30 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 19.10 (76.4%)
Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 31.30
Assists: 24.80
Blocks: 5.90
Steals: 8.80
Turnovers : 14.70
Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 18.80 (77.37%)
Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 32.20
Assists: 23.80
Blocks: 4.50
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 15.10
Personal Fouls: 19.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 17.80 (84.76%)
Rebounds: Total 45.2, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 33.90
Assists: 24.50
Blocks: 7.90
Steals: 7.70
Turnovers : 14.10
Personal Fouls: 21.20

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 19.90 (85.78%)
Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 33.00
Assists: 24.20
Blocks: 7.30
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 15.70
Personal Fouls: 22.10

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

Herbert Jones	23	28.31	218	52	9.5	2.3	1.4	3.7	0.3	1.7
Jordan Poole	20	27.82	321	71	16.1	3.6	2.6	1.8	0.5	0.8
Jeremiah Fears	39	26.57	555	120	14.2	3.1	1.0	3.6	0.2	1.2
Derik Queen	38	25.88	489	155	12.9	4.1	0.2	7.2	0.9	1.1
Jose Alvarado	35	22.17	277	114	7.9	3.3	1.6	2.8	0.1	1.0
Bryce McGowens	24	19.31	195	33	8.1	1.4	0.8	2.2	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	31	17.81	163	35	5.3	1.1	-	5.2	1.2	0.4
Micah Peavy	33	15.28	151	36	4.6	1.1	0.4	2.2	0.2	0.6
Kevon Looney	16	14.16	42	25	2.6	1.6	0.1	5.0	0.5	0.4
Jordan Hawkins	29	13.82	127	21	4.4	0.7	0.9	1.5	0.2	0.1
Karlo Matkovic	26	12.22	127	20	4.9	0.8	0.4	3.3	0.7	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	4	9.95	14	5	3.5	1.3	0.5	1.0	0.3	0.3
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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

Bub Carrington	36	27.22	342	158	9.5	4.4	2.0	3.8	0.2	0.5
Bilal Coulibaly	22	27.12	230	57	10.5	2.6	1.0	4.8	1.0	1.5
Khris Middleton	24	24.35	235	77	9.8	3.2	0.8	4.1	0.3	0.8
Tre Johnson	28	23.87	350	52	12.5	1.9	2.0	3.0	0.4	0.6
Corey Kispert	18	19.84	166	31	9.2	1.7	1.6	2.3	0.2	0.4
Marvin Bagley III	31	19.27	310	48	10.0	1.5	0.2	5.5	0.7	0.5
Justin Champagnie	34	17.39	223	33	6.6	1.0	0.6	5.4	0.6	0.7
Cam Whitmore	21	17.09	199	16	9.5	0.8	0.8	2.9	0.3	0.7
Will Riley	29	12.6	138	35	4.8	1.2	0.3	1.9	0.1	0.4
Tristan Vukcevic	27	12.06	180	26	6.7	1.0	0.4	2.4	0.6	0.3
Jamir Watkins	14	11.55	41	6	2.9	0.4	0.4	2.4	0.2	0.3
Malaki Branham	20	9.24	76	20	3.8	1.0	0.3	1.7	0.1	0.4
AJ Johnson	19	6.44	29	13	1.5	0.7	0.2	0.7	-	0.2
Anthony Gill	15	4.38	29	-	1.9	-	0.2	1.0	0.1	0.1
Sharife Cooper	4	2.48	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup

0 Bilal Coulibaly

12 Tre Johnson

18 Kyshawn George

20 Alex Sarr

22 Khris Middleton

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

1 Zion Williamson

11 Bryce McGowens

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Pelicans 100-117 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Lakers 111-103 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-134 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Knicks 130-125 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Suns 123-114 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Suns 115-108 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Wizards 110-131 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Magic 112-120 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 141-115 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Nets 99-119 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Wizards 114-113 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Suns 115-101 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Grizzlies 112-116 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Raptors 117-138 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Wizards 109-126 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Spurs 124-113 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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

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