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The New Orleans Pelicans (6-29) visit the Washington Wizards (6-26) after losing 15 straight road games. The Pelicans are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which tips at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
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Pelicans vs. Wizards Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Wizards 116, Pelicans 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Wizards (+169)
- Total Pick: Under 232.5 (computer predicts 228.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Wizards (+5.5)
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Recent Pelicans vs. Wizards Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2025 | Pelicans | -7.5 | 233 | -293 | +235 | 132-120 NO |
| 2/14/2024 | Pelicans | -14.5 | 234.5 | -1021 | +658 | 133-126 NO |
| 12/13/2023 | Pelicans | -7 | 241 | -277 | +227 | 142-122 NO |
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, New Orleans has compiled a 13-22-0 record against the spread.
- The Pelicans are 1-2 against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 20 of New Orleans' 32 games with a set total.
- The Pelicans have entered the game as favorites eight times this season and won three of those games.
- This season, New Orleans has won three of its four games when favored by at least -204 on the moneyline.
Wizards 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Washington has a 12-19-1 record against the spread this year.
- The Wizards are 9-19-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this season.
- In Washington's 32 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (53.1%).
- The Wizards have compiled a 6-26 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 18.8% of those games).
- Washington has gone 3-26 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +169 or longer (10.3%).
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Pelicans vs. Wizards Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Dejounte Murray: Questionable (Elbow),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back)
Wizards
Wizards:
Jordan Poole: Questionable (Hip),
Bilal Coulibaly: Questionable (Illness),
Marvin Bagley III: Out (Knee),
Saddiq Bey: Out (Knee)
Pelicans vs. Wizards Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, January 5, 2025
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: MNMT and Gulf Coast Sports
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
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