Looking for Wizards vs. Pelicans predictions? We have you covered as the Pelicans travel to take on the Wizards on Wednesday, Dec 13 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 241.5 with the Pelicans favored by 7.5 on the road. Check out our Wizards vs. Pelicans player props and predictions.
Wizards vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -7.5
- Total 241.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 13
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three road games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across the Wizards last five home games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 129. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Will New Orleans Win on the Road?
Coming into today’s action, the Pelicans are 13-11 overall and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are in 10th place and are 3rd in the Southwest division.
New Orleans’ offense is coming off a good game, putting up 121 points vs. the Timberwolves. Overall, they hit 48.8% of their shots from the field and went 31/40 from the free-throw line. Currently leading the team in scoring is Brandon Ingram who comes into today’s matchup averaging 22.9. Zion Williamson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 22.9.
In terms of defense, Pelicans is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 113.9 points per game.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pelicans are forcing 13.2 per game, which is 14th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 23rd in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.
Will the Wizards Find a Way to Win at Home?
Heading into their matchup vs. the Pelicans, the Wizards have an overall record of 3-19 and are hoping to end a five game losing skid. When playing on the road, the Wizards are 2-12 this season compared to going 1-7 at home.
The Wizards offense is coming off a game in which they scored 101 points vs. the 76ers. Overall their field goal percentage was 42.4% while connecting on 9 threes. The team’s top scorer is Kyle Kuzma, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 22.8, while Jordan Poole also carries a PPG average of 16.7 into the game.
At present, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th, allowing 126.3 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Wizards defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 58.6% and 36.5% from three-point territory.
Wizards vs. Pelicans Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Zion Williamson has a points prop of 25.5 with both the over and under paying out at -113. In this game against the Wizards, we suggest betting on the under for Zion Williamson and his points prop set at 25.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 21.
- The Prop: Zion Williamson Under 25.5 Points (-113)
Wizards vs. Pelicans Predictions
In this Pelicans vs. Wizards matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Wizards at +7.5. While we project the Pelicans to win 118-111, our recommendation is to bet on the Wizards for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 241.5 and our model has the Pelicans and Wizards finishing with a combined 229 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Wizards +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook