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The New Orleans Pelicans (5-29) welcome the Washington Wizards (6-25) to the Smoothie King Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting, Pelicans won 2-0 last season
The Wizards beat the Chicago Bulls 125-107 Wednesday, closing as a 6-point home underdog. Washington was led by G Jordan Poole‘s as it snapped a 2-game losing streak. It is 4-7 in its last 11 games, but 7-4 against the spread (ATS) in those. The Wizards are 12-18-1 ATS on the season.
The Pelicans, who have dropped 11 in a row, lost 119-108 at the Miami Heat Wednesday, closing as a 9-point underdog. F Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 34 points. The Pelicans are 4-7 ATS in this 11-game losing streak and are 12-22 ATS on the season.
Wizards at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:17 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Pelicans -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +7.5 (-115) | Pelicans -7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Pelicans key injuries
Wizards
- F Marvin Bagley III (knee) out
- F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
- F Bilal Coulibaly (illness) out
Pelicans
- G Jose Alvarado (hamstring) probable
- F Brandon Ingram (ankle) out
- F Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Wizards at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 122, Wizards 112
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no great value here. The Pelicans haven’t played well enough to suggest they should be a favorite of this size; meanwhile, Washington is just 1-12 on the road. Avoid a moneyline play.
Against the spread
BET PELICANS -7.5 (-105).
While the Wizards have covered well as of late, on the road this season that has been a different story. They are the second-worst ATS away team with a 4-7-2 record. Washington has failed to cover its last 2 road games.
The Pelicans, who have a few stars that should take the court, have scored at least 108 points in 5 straight games, suggesting it might have the consistency to pull away by this margin if it can keep that pace. New Orleans is 2-2 ATS in its last 4 home games and 9-9 ATS at home this season.
Play PELICANS -7.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 232.5 (-110).
If there’s one thing neither team knows how to do, it is defend. The Pelicans have allowed at least 116 points in 5 straight games, and they are 5-0 O/U in those. New Orleans is 18-15-1 O/U on the season.
The Wizards are 4-3 O/U in their last 7 and 2-1 O/U in their last 3, allowing at least 126 points in 2 of their last 3 games. Washington’s offense has come alive as well, tallying at least 125 points in 2 of its last 3.
Take OVER 232.5 (-110).
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