The New Orleans Pelicans host Washington on Friday, looking to build on their 38-26 mark against the 37-28 Wizards in NBA betting action at Smoothie King Center.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Pelicans to win this game 113-107. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Orleans Pelicans sit at 38-26 (35-28-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Washington Wizards are currently 37-28 (31-33-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? New Orleans is 39-24-1 OU and Washington is 28-36-1 OU. This season the New Orleans Pelicans are 38-26 overall and 35-28-1 ATS against the number, while the Washington Wizards are 37-28 and 31-33-1 ATS. As for the totals, New Orleans is 39-24-1 on the OU, and Washington is 28-36-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Washington injuries news.
According to the betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 13-rated New Orleans Pelicans and the No. 10-rated Wizards in this NBA basketball matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Orleans's No. 3-ranked offense averaging 112.48 PPG, against a Washington Wizards defense that ranks No. 14 at 105.54 PPG. The New Orleans Pelicans field goal percentage has averaged 48.41% so far, more than the Washington Wizards shooters have achieved on the year, 46.79% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Washington earned a 117-113 victory over Miami on Tuesday, getting 30 points from Bradley Beal at Capitol One Arena.
Nikola Mirotic scored 26 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading New Orleans over Sacramento, 114-101, on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
- Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Washington is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Washington is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans
- New Orleans is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Orleans's last 8 games
- New Orleans is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Washington at Miami, Saturday, March 10th
New Orleans home to Utah, Sunday, March 11th
