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2023 NBA Handicapping
(24-16) New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards (17-23)
Date: Monday, January 9th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Moneyline Odds: Pelicans +107 | Wizards -118(Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: WSH -1.5
NBA Betting Total: 228.5
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The road Pelicans come into this one off a 127-117 road loss to the Dallas Mavericks. They entered that one as 8.5-point underdogs and failed to cover for the fourth time in five outings.
New Orleans is 20-20 overall against the spread on the season, 7-11 ATS as the away team and is 5-5 ATS in its last 10.
The home Wizards come into this one off a 127-110 road loss two the Oklahoma City Thunder. They entered that one as 1-point underdogs and failed to cover for the second game in a row.
The Wizards are 17-20-3 against the spread on the season, 7-9-1 ATS as the home team and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 overall.
These two teams have not faced off yet during the 2022-23 regular season, and they’ll see each other again on the end of the month, Saturday, January 28 in New Orleans.
*Editor’s note: Statistics and rankings are current ahead of games Sunday night, January 8. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Sunday, January 8.
New Orleans Pelicans
Season Stats
Offense
The Pelicans enter this one scoring 117.1 points per game—a number that ranks 4th in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Pelicans score 112.4 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 7 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 113.1 points per game. That number ranks 14th in the Association, which is also a tie with the Pelicans.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 108.2 per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 5th across the league.
Injury Report
- Zion Williamson, PF (OUT—hamstring)
- Brandon Ingram, SF (OUT—toe)
- E.J. Liddell, F (OUT—knee)
Washington Wizards
Season Stats
The Wizards enter this one scoring 112.1 points per game—a number that ranks 21st across the NBA.
Also, when looking at the advanced stats, the Wizards score 110.2 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 19 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 113.1 points per game. That number ranks 14th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 110.8 per 100 possessions. That number ranks smack dab in the middle of the league at 15th.
Injury Report
- Bradley Beal, SG (OUT—hamstring)
NBA Betting Trends:
- Wizards are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
- Wizards are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Free New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards NBA Prediction:
This will not be the healthiest game played on Monday.
With the Wizards down Bradley Beal, and the Pelicans down both Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, neither team will be at its best.
Oddsmakers are giving the edge to Washington with the “better” of the two injury reports, but New Orleans really is the better team here. They haven’t been able to find the win column much of late—just once in the last five outings straight up. But I don’t trust the Wizards without Beal, who have now lost two straight up after an unexpected five wins in a row (part of a larger six wins in seven games stretch.)
Additionally, give this one to CJ McCollum, Jose Alverado and the Pelicans who are able to suit up on the road Monday night.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: NOLA +1.5
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