New Orleans Pelicans Favored by -13 Points in Matchup Against Washington Wizards

Game outlook

According to recent betting odds, the New Orleans team is currently the favorite with a -13 point spread. Notably, there have been no significant changes in the line since it opened.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wizards +650 | Pelicans -1,000

Spread: Wizards +13 (-110) | Pelicans -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 236.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Orleans will win straight-up is 91%.

Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards are currently ranked 27th in the NBA power rankings. Offensively, they are ranked 17th, scoring an average of 114.77 points per game. However, their defense is ranked 30th, allowing an average of 123.92 points to be scored against them per game. This season, their overall record is 9-44, with a record of 25-27-1 against the spread. In terms of shooting percentage, the Wizards hit an average of 47.55% of their field goals, ranking 15th in the NBA. They also have a free throw percentage of 76.92%, ranking 22nd. However, their three-point shooting percentage is 35.03%, ranking 27th in the league. On the rebounding front, the Wizards average 40.44 rebounds per game, which is the lowest ranking in the NBA at 30th. In terms of offensive assists, they average 28.00 per game, ranking 9th, while their turnovers per game are at 13.33, ranking 20th. Defensively, the Wizards allow their opponents to make 49.68% of their field goals, ranking 27th. Their opponents' free throw percentage is 77.38%, which ranks 9th in the league. They also allow their opponents to make 37.16% of their three-point shots, ranking 19th. On the defensive rebounding front, they average 49.31 rebounds per game, ranking 49th. In terms of defensive assists, the Wizards average 29.69 per game, ranking 30th, while their turnovers per game stand at 13.71, ranking 7th.