The New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) take on the Washington Wizards (17-23) Monday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans lost 127-117 at the Dallas Mavericks Saturday as they failed to cover as 8.5-point underdogs. New Orleans has lost 4 of its last 5 games, but G CJ McCollum is expected back on Monday after missing Saturday’s contest.
The Wizards ended a 4-game road trip with a 127-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday as they failed to cover as 1-point road underdogs. Washington went 2-2 across the road trip.
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Pelicans at Wizards odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Wizards -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +1.5 (-115) | Wizards -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Pelicans at Wizards key injuries
Pelicans
- F Brandon Ingram (toe) out
- F Larry Nance Jr. (shoulder) probable
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
Wizards
- G Bradley Beal (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 119, Wizards 114
Moneyline
With McCollum returning on Monday, PELICANS (-105) is an enticing wager. New Orleans has shown that it can compete with the best teams in the NBA despite not having Ingram or Williamson available.
Against the spread
Since I took New Orleans to win on the road, PELICANS +1.5 (-115) is how I’m betting on the spread in this game. All the trends point toward the Wizards covering the spread, but I have a feeling that the Pelicans get back on track with a win Monday.
Over/Under
OVER 228.5 (-105) is the ideal choice in this game assuming that McCollum does play for the Pelicans. This is a pace-up game for the Wizards and both teams are top 16 in true-shooting percentage this season.
The Pelicans are 9-1 to the Over in their last 10 games following an ATS loss and 5-1 to the Over in their last 6 road games. Meanwhile, the Wizards are 5-1 to the Over in their last 6 home games.
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