The Washington Wizards (22-26) face the New Orleans Pelicans (26-23) on the road for the third game of their 5-game road trip Saturday night. Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Wizards have won their last 4 games. They are 10-5 in their last 15 games. They are coming off a 108-103 road win over the Houston Rockets, covering the 2.5-point spread as favorites on Wednesday.
The Pelicans are mired in a 6-game losing streak. They are 3-11 in their last 14 contests. Their last game was Wednesday night, a 111-102 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves as 2-point favorites.
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Wizards at Pelicans odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Pelicans -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +4.5 (-115) | Pelicans -4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Pelicans key injuries
Wizards
- F Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) doubtful
Pelicans
- G Dyson Daniels (ankle) out
- F E.J. Liddell (knee) out
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 115, Pelicans 110
Moneyline
The Pelicans are 2-1 against the Wizards this season, winning one game at home and one on the road. Washington is 0-1 against the Pelicans on the road.
The Wizards are 10-16 on the road this season but have won 3 straight and 5 of their last 7 road games.
The Pelicans have been great at home this season, going 17-8 but have lost 4 straight at home. Since Williamson has been out, they are 2-9.
Between the hot Wizards and cold Pelicans, this is a perfect time for a nice underdog moneyline bet.
BET WIZARDS (+145).
Against the spread
The Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games. They are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win.
The Pelicans are 1-12 ATS in their last 13 games on Saturdays.
But the better play is to go with the moneyline because of the positive odds for the Wizards.
PASS.
Over/Under
The Pelicans have not had a game with a total of more than 230 points in their last 7 contests.
Their last matchup Jan. 9 in New Orleans had 244 total points.
The Wizards’ last 5 games have gone over 230.
I LEAN UNDER 229.5 (-110).
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