New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Washington Wizards for the second time in three days on Sunday, this time in Washington. The Pelicans emerged victorious in their last
Game outlook
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Washington Wizards for the second time in three days on Sunday, this time in Washington. The Pelicans emerged victorious in their last meeting, ending an 11-game losing streak and improving to 6-29 on the season. The opening tap for the rematch is set for 6:00 pm EST. Despite being on the road, New Orleans is the betting favorite with a -3.5 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the prediction of the Pelicans/Wizards game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pelicans -175 | Wizards +145
Spread: Pelicans -3.5 (-110) | Wizards +3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 237 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Orleans will win straight-up is 64%.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans snapped their 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 win over the Washington Wizards. Guard CJ McCollum led the team with a career-high 50 points, ending the skid and picking up just their second win in 22 games. The Pelicans are tied with the Wizards for the fewest wins in the NBA but still have the worst record overall. Additionally, key players such as Karlo Matkovic, Zion Williamson, and Brandon Ingram are out due to injuries. The team ranks poorly in offense, defense, and several other statistical categories but will look to improve their record in upcoming games.