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New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans went down in the play-in tournament before the NBA playoffs last season. Zion Williamson saw very little of the floor once again, and the duo of Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum could not do enough to elevate the team without him. This year, the Pels hope to have Williamson healthy and ready to perform again, but that is clearly no guarantee given his history of injuries and lack of fitness over the last few years.
2023-24 New Orleans Pelicans Over/Under Season Win Total Odds
| Sportsbook | Over/Under Wins |
|---|---|
| DraftKings Sportsbook | 44.5 |
| BetMGM | 44.5 |
New Orleans Pelicans Futures Betting Odds
Stats and Standings
| 2022-23 | 2021-22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Record | 42-40 | 36-46 |
| Average Margin | +1.9 | -1.0 |
| ATS W/L | 39-42-2 | 45-44-1 |
| Points Per Game | 114.4 | 109.3 |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 112.5 | 110.3 |
New Orleans Pelicans Picks, Predictions & Betting News
Offseason Transactions
Key Additions: None
Key Departures: Jaxson Hayes
The Pelicans did not make any moves of note in the offseason, which is fine, as they are confident in their current core. They are hoping that Zion Williamson will feel like an addition this year by simply being on the floor more than he was last year. But a quiet offseason in New Orleans signals confidence in what the Pelicans have built to this point in time.
Positives & Negatives
The Pelicans have several pieces who can help make them a contender in the 2023-24 season. The trio of Ingram, McCollumn, and Valanciunas can all do things on the floor that winning teams need. If they can get anything consistent out of Williamson, this Pelicans team could be a real thorn in the side of some of the top teams in the Western Conference.
However, getting something out of Williamson has proven to be a huge problem for the Pelicans, as he struggles to stay healthy and in-shape. All of his physical issues have prevented Williamson from adding some much-needed elements to his game, such as a jump shot, and there is no guarantee he will stay on the court to be able to add to his repertoire.
2023-24 New Orleans Pelicans Win Total Prediction: Under 44.5 Wins
The Pelicans are one of the hardest teams to bet on in NBA season win total markets each year. On one hand, they have a ton of talent in their starting lineup. But the lack of consistency with Williamson’s health makes them tough to read. For now, we will take the under for the Pelicans, as any missed time from Zion could drop them out of the top-10 in the West.
