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Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction

Washington WizardsAway23%to win
116.4 : 126.1projected points
New Orleans PelicansHome77%to win
Shujaa safe tipPelicans to win1.30

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip77%
Pelicans to winMost likely to win
Fair 1.302 units

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans is New Orleans Pelicans to win, with a 77% chance. We project Washington Wizards 116.4 and New Orleans Pelicans 126.1. Our best bet is Pelicans to win at 1.30.

Pelicans rest between games-3%Wizards rest between games-3%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
New Orleans PelicansLLWLL
  • Lat Minnesota Timberwolves126-132
  • Lat Boston Celtics118-144
  • Wv Utah Jazz156-137
  • Lv Orlando Magic108-112
  • Lat Sacramento Kings113-117
Washington WizardsLLLLL
  • Lat Cleveland Cavaliers117-130
  • Lv Miami Heat117-140
  • Lv Chicago Bulls108-119
  • Lv Chicago Bulls98-129
  • Lat Brooklyn Nets115-121

In numbers, Pelicans red and Wizards green

35%Win rate5%
116.9Points scored per game115.0
119.0Points conceded per game130.6
67% homeHome and away8% away

Last meetings

  • New Orleans Pelicans138-118Washington Wizards
  • Washington Wizards107-128New Orleans Pelicans

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
PelicansWizards
20Games played20
7Wins1
13Losses19
2338Points scored2301
2380Points conceded2612
116.9Scored per game115.0
119.0Conceded per game130.6
6W 3LHome record0W 8L
1W 10LAway record1W 11L

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Spread and total

Chance and fair price
Pelicans -15.532%3.11
Pelicans -12.541%2.43
Pelicans -9.551%1.98
Pelicans -6.560%1.66
Pelicans -3.569%1.45
Over 236.5 points63%1.58
Over 239.5 points57%1.76
Over 242.5 points50%2.00
Over 245.5 points43%2.30
Over 248.5 points37%2.70

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Where to bet on Pelicans v Wizards

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Match preview

Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans: New Orleans Pelicans are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives New Orleans Pelicans 77% and Washington Wizards 23%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    New Orleans Pelicans won 1 of their last 5 and Washington Wizards won 0 of their last 5. New Orleans Pelicans come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    New Orleans Pelicans won 6 of their last 9 games at home. Washington Wizards won 1 of their last 12 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    New Orleans Pelicans score 116.9 points a game and let in 119.0. Washington Wizards score 115.0 and let in 130.6. Their recent games average 235.9 and 245.7 points in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, New Orleans Pelicans won 2 and Washington Wizards won 0. The last one ended New Orleans Pelicans 138, Washington Wizards 118.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Pelicans to win has a 77% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

New Orleans Pelicans form

New Orleans Pelicans have 7 wins and 13 losses in their last 20 games, with 2338 points scored and 2380 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Washington Wizards form

Washington Wizards have 1 win and 19 losses in their last 20 games, with 2301 points scored and 2612 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win and 11 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. New Orleans Pelicans won 2, Washington Wizards won 0. Last time out it finished New Orleans Pelicans 138, Washington Wizards 118.

Our call

We expect Washington Wizards to score about 116.4 points and New Orleans Pelicans about 126.1. That points to New Orleans Pelicans to win. Our safest bet is Pelicans to win at 1.30.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Our prediction for Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans is New Orleans Pelicans to win, with a 77% chance. We project Washington Wizards 116.4 and New Orleans Pelicans 126.1. Our best bet is Pelicans to win at 1.30.

What is the projected score for Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans?

We project Washington Wizards 116.4 and New Orleans Pelicans 126.1, about 242.5 points in total.

How are New Orleans Pelicans playing?

New Orleans Pelicans have 7 wins and 13 losses in their last 20 games, with 2338 points scored and 2380 conceded. At home they have 6 wins and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

How are Washington Wizards playing?

Washington Wizards have 1 win and 19 losses in their last 20 games, with 2301 points scored and 2612 conceded. Away from home they have 1 win and 11 losses from 12. Their last 5 results read L, L, L, L, L, newest first.

What happened when New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards last met?

It ended New Orleans Pelicans 138, Washington Wizards 118. In the last 2 meetings New Orleans Pelicans won 2 and Washington Wizards won 0.

What is the best bet for Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Pelicans to win at 1.30, with a 77% chance.

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