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Memphis Grizzlies at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Memphis Grizzlies (0-2) will travel East to take on the Washington Wizards (0-1) Saturday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Grizzlies vs. Wizards odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of 2023.

The Grizzlies are on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back following a 108-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday in which they covered as 5.5-point home underdogs. The Under of 222 also cleared as G Desmond Bane struggled to the tune of 15 points on 4-for-17 shooting.

The Wizards suffered a 143-120 defeat to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday, failing to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs and hitting the Over of 235. Following the trade of G Bradley Beal, Washington is leaning on a duo of F Kyle Kuzma and G Jordan Poole this season.

Grizzlies at Wizards odds

Provided by BetMGM 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): Grizzlies -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Wizards -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -1.5 (-105) | Wizards +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Grizzlies at Wizards key injuries

Grizzlies

F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
G/F Luke Kennard (concussion) out

Wizards

G Johnny Davis (elbow) out
G Landry Shamet (toe) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Grizzlies at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 119, Wizards 110

Moneyline

Despite losing 2 straight games to begin the season, I’ll back the GRIZZLIES (-115) on the road in Saturday’s contest. Bane should have a bounce-back performance for Memphis and G Marcus Smart should limit Poole’s effectiveness on the other end of the court.

Against the spread

GRIZZLIES -1.5 (-105) is the play as this spread would be even bigger if Memphis wasn’t on a back-to-back. The Wizards aren’t going to be a contender this season, while the Grizzlies are trying to stay afloat until G Ja Morant comes back from a suspension.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 227.5 (-115).

This wager is entirely predicated on how abysmal Washington’s defense looks like it is going to be this season. The Wizards surrendered 143 points to the Pacers Wednesday, and the Grizzlies still have a handful of capable scorers sans Morant.

It is an extremely small sample size, but the Wizards played at the fastest pace Wednesday and the Grizzlies are playing at the 11th-fastest pace through 2 games.

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Miami Heat at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Miami Heat at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (43-37) face the Washington Wizards (34-46) on Friday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Heat vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 129-101 on Thursday to cover as 2.5-point road underdogs. Miami has won 3 straight games and is 1 game behind the Brooklyn Nets for the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference with 2 games remaining.

The Wizards failed to cover as 12.5-point road underdogs in their 134-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday. Washington has lost 4 consecutive games and 8 of its last 10 outings.

This will be the fourth season meeting between Miami and Washington. The Heat are 2-1 straight up and 2-0-1 against the spread in the first 3 meetings as the Over has cashed twice. All 3 meetings occurred in November.

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Heat at Wizards odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Heat -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Wizards +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat -5.5 (-115) | Wizards +5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Heat at Wizards key injuries

Heat

Not Yet Submitted

Wizards

F Deni Avdija (elbow) out
G Bradley Beal (knee) out
F Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out
G Monte Morris (ankle) out
F Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Heat at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 110, Wizards 102

Moneyline

PASS.

It remains to be seen if the Heat (-225) play their usual starters on a back-to-back despite their outside chance of getting the No. 6 seed. So with both teams potentially having multiple starters out, I’ll pass on the money line in this game.

Against the spread

HEAT -5.5 (-115) is the lean in this game, though, I wouldn’t be confident in siding with either team in this contest. However, the Wizards have 4 of their 5 starters sidelined and they’ve struggled to keep games close recently.

The Heat are 28-11-2 ATS in the last 41 road meetings against the Wizards and 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings overall.

Over/Under

With the uncertainty of who is going to suit up for the Heat, I’ll lean toward taking UNDER 217.5 (-105). Both of these teams are bottom 11 in pace and Miami is 9th in defensive rating.

The Heat are 5-1 to the Under in their last 6 games playing on 0 days of rest.

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Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Wizards (32-39) square off against the Orlando Magic (29-43) on Tuesday at Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Wizards lost 132-118 to the Sacramento Kings and failed to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs Saturday. Washington is 2 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic fell short in Sunday’s 111-105 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers despite covering as 6.5-point underdogs. Orlando has won only 3 of its last 10 games.

The Wizards and the Magic will meet for the third time this season on Tuesday. Washington won and covered both of the first two meetings while the O/U split 1-1.

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Wizards at Magic odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wizards +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Magic -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +1.5 (-110) | Magic -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Wizards at Magic key injuries

Wizards

F Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out

Magic

G Jalen Suggs (concussion) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Wizards at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Wizards 118, Magic 113

Moneyline

I’ll take the WIZARDS (+100) to secure the win on the road in this battle of struggling teams. Washington can still lean on G Bradley Beal and F Kristaps Porzingis on the offensive end even with Kuzma sidelined.

Against the spread

WIZARDS +1.5 (-110) is how I’d bet on the spread in this contest. Washington needs every win it can get if it hopes to be playing in the postseason.

The Magic are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 home games and the Wizards are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings with Orlando.

Over/Under

While these teams don’t play at particularly fast paces, OVER 226.5 (-108) is the pick in this matchup. Both teams are in the bottom half of the league in defensive rating.

Orlando has gone Over in each of its last 4 home games, while the Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings between these teams.

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Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Wizards (32-37) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (44-28) Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Wizards covered as 13.5-point home favorites as they cruised to a 117-97 win over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday. Washington is only a 1/2 game ahead of the Indiana Pacers for the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Cavaliers failed to cover as 2.5-point home underdogs in Wednesday’s 118-109 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Cleveland is 2.5 games ahead of the New York Knicks for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.

This will be the third meeting between the Wizards and the Cavaliers this season. Cleveland won and covered the first two meetings, while the total was split in those games.

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Wizards at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wizards +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Cavaliers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +5.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Wizards at Cavaliers key injuries

Wizards

None

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (eye) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Wizards at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 112, Wizards 104

Moneyline

PASS.

Even with the Cavaliers (-200) expected to win at home, I wouldn’t advise taking them straight up in a wager at the current odds which are beyond my personal moneyline limit.

Against the spread

CAVALIERS -5.5 (-105) is the pick in this matchup, and I’d bet Cleveland all the way up to -7.5. The Cavaliers will be motivated to secure a victory at home to gain some ground in the playoff race following their loss to the 76ers last time out.

The Cavaliers are 22-13-1 ATS at home this season, and the Wizards are 20-22-2 ATS as underdogs this season.

Over/Under

UNDER 220.5 (-115) is the play on the total in this contest with these teams playing at slower tempos. Washington and Cleveland are both bottom 9 in pace, and Cleveland owns the best defensive rating in the NBA.

The Wizards are 4-1 to the Under in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record. The Under is also 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

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Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Atlanta Hawks at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Atlanta Hawks (32-33) will go up against the Washington Wizards (31-34) Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Hawks lost 130-128 to the Miami Heat despite covering as 2.5-point road underdogs on Monday. Atlanta is only 1 game ahead of Washington for the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Wizards failed to cover as 11-point road favorites in Tuesday’s 119-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Washington is sitting just 2 games above the Chicago Bulls for the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.

This is the second meeting between the Hawks and the Wizards this season. Washington covered and won as 7.5-point road underdogs and the Over connected in the first meeting.

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Hawks 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 8:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hawks -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Wizards +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Hawks -3.5 (-105) | Wizards +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Hawks at Wizards key injuries

Hawks

None

Wizards

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For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Hawks at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 118, Wizards 115

Moneyline

With Atlanta showing improvement under coach Quin Snyder, HAWKS (-150) is the choice in this game as Washington is on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back.

Against the spread

WIZARDS +3.5 (-115) is the pick in this contest despite taking the Hawks to win. Washington is playing at home, and this game should be close with both teams vying for playoff seeding.

The Hawks are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings against the Wizards and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 day of rest.

Over/Under

UNDER 235.5 (-105) is the lean in this showdown with the Wizards playing at the 10th-slowest pace in the NBA. The Under is also 11-4 in the last 15 meetings between these teams when the game is played in Washington.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (33-22) take on the Washington Wizards (24-28) Monday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Cavaliers cruised to a 122-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday as 4.5-point road favorites. Cleveland is on a 2-game winning streak and has won 4 of its last 6 games.

The Wizards lost to the Brooklyn Nets 125-123 on Saturday and were unable to cover as 1-point favorites on the road. Washington has lost 2 games in a row following a 6-game winning streak.

In the 1st game of 3 meeting this season on Oct. 30, the Cavaliers beat the Wizards 117-107 in overtime as 3.5-point favorites at home as the 216.5 Over cashed.

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Cavaliers 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 9:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Wizards +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -3.5 (-112) | Wizards +3.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cavaliers at Wizards key injuries

Cavaliers

Not yet submitted

Wizards

G Bradley Beal (foot) questionable
F Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Cavaliers at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 111, Wizards 102

Moneyline

PASS.

I wouldn’t advise taking the moneyline for the Cavaliers at the current odds, but if you can get them at -150 odds or better, it’s worth taking straight up.

Against the spread

CAVALIERS -3.5 (-112) is how I’d wager on the spread assuming Cleveland has most of its starters available on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back. The Wizards could be without both Beal and Kuzma, while the Cavaliers own the 2nd-best net rating in the NBA.

The Cavaliers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games overall.

Over/Under

With Cleveland on a back-to-back and Washington shorthanded, UNDER 221.5 (-115) appears to be the ideal choice. The Cavaliers are No. 1 in defensive rating right now and they play at the slowest pace in the NBA.

Cleveland has gone Under in each of its last 4 games following a win and in each of its last 6 games on 0 days of rest. The Under is also 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between the Cavaliers and the Wizards.

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Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Wizards (24-26) square off against the Detroit Pistons (13-39) on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Pistons odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Wizards cruised to a 127-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday to cover as 5.5-point favorites on the road. Washington is currently on a 6-game win streak.

The Pistons lost 111-105 to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday despite covering as 10-point road underdogs. Detroit has lost 2 games in a row and 8 of its last 10 games.

Wednesday is the 2nd of 3 meetings this season between these teams. Washington picked up a 120-99 victory at home while covering as a 6-point favorite on Oct. 25 as the Under (221) connected.

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Wizards at Pistons odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wizards -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Pistons +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
Against the spread (ATS): Wizards -5.5 (-118) | Pistons +5.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Wizards at Pistons key injuries

Wizards

C Daniel Gafford (illness) questionable

Pistons

F Marvin Bagley III (hand) out
G Cade Cunningham (leg) out
F Hamidou Diallo (illness) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Wizards at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

Wizards 118, Pistons 110

Moneyline

PASS.

Taking the Wizards (-230) to win on the road at the current odds isn’t advised considering the minimal profit you’ll receive if they do secure the victory.

Against the spread

BET WIZARDS -5.5 (-118).

These teams have played very differently recently. Washington has won each of its last 2 games by 10 or more points and 4 of its last 6 by 6 or more points.

The Wizards are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Meanwhile, the Pistons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games and 1-8-2 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS win.

Over/Under

UNDER 237.5 (-108) is how I’d confidently bet on the total in this contest. Both of these teams are in the bottom half of the league in offensive rating despite it being a pace-up game for the Wizards.

Washington has gone Under in each of its last 4 road games against a team with a losing home record and the Under is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings between the Wizards and the Pistons.

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Washington Wizards at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Wizards at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Wizards (20-26) take on the Dallas Mavericks (25-23) on Tuesday at American Airlines Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Mavericks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Wizards cruised to a 138-118 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday to cover as 6.5-point favorites at home. Despite winning 2 straight games, Washington has gone 5-5 in its last 10 games.

The Mavericks lost 112-98 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and fell short of covering as 2-point favorites at home. Dallas has won only 3 of its last 10 games.

Washington beat Dallas 113-105 at home on Nov. 10 as a 5.5-point underdog and the Over of 209.5 cashed.

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Wizards at Mavericks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Wizards +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Mavericks -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +7.5 (-120) | Mavericks -7.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Wizards at Mavericks key injuries

Wizards

C Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) out

Mavericks

F Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out
F Christian Wood (thumb) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Wizards at Mavericks picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 116, Wizards 113

Moneyline

PASS.

Despite the Mavericks being heavily favored at home, I wouldn’t advise betting on Dallas due to the minimal profit you’ll receive in a victory.

Against the spread

Even with Porzingis sidelined, WIZARDS +7.5 (-120) is my bet. I would feel comfortable taking Washington to cover at +6.5 or better with G Bradley Beal and F Kyle Kuzma leading the way.

The Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Wizards are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings against the Mavericks and they’ve won each of the last 3 meetings.

Over/Under

While these teams play at slower paces, OVER 225.5 (-112) is where I’m leaning. G Luka Doncic is always a threat to score points in bunches for the Mavericks and the Wizards still have capable scorers on the court even without Porzingis available.

The Wizards are 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record, while the Mavericks have gone Over in 5 of their last 6 against a team with a losing road record. On top of that, the Over has hit in each of the last 4 meetings.

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New York Knicks at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Knicks at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Knicks (23-19) face the Washington Wizards (18-24) on Friday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Knicks vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 119-113 on Wednesday to cover as 5-point favorites at home. New York has won 5 of its last 6 games and 2 straight road games.

The Wizards secured a 100-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday to cover as 1-point home underdogs. Washington ended a 3-game losing skid with the victory.

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Knicks at Wizards odds

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Moneyline (ML): Knicks -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Wizards +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -4.5 (-110) | Wizards +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Knicks at Wizards key injuries

Knicks

None

Wizards

G Bradley Beal (hamstring) out
C Daniel Gafford (ankle) questionable
G Monte Morris (hamstring) questionable
C Kristaps Porzingis (rib) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Knicks at Wizards picks and predictions

Prediction

Knicks 117, Wizards 110

Moneyline

PASS on the moneyline in this game.

While I wouldn’t advise taking the Knicks (-190) straight up, I’m fine with including them in a parlay at the current odds.

Against the spread

KNICKS -4.5 (-110) feels like the correct choice in this game with Beal still sidelined for the Wizards. Meanwhile, New York is fully healthy with F RJ Barrett returning to action Wednesday.

The Knicks are 24-7 ATS in their last 31 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road meetings against Washington.

Over/Under

Even though both of these teams are in the bottom half of the league in pace, OVER 222.5 (-110) is how I’m betting on the total. With Barrett back and the Knicks being 10th in offensive rating, we just need a shorthanded Wizards team to help hit the Over.

The Knicks are 8-2 to the Over in their last 10 games playing on 1 day of rest and the Wizards have hit the Over in 5 of their last 6 games against a team with a winning record.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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