Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans Prediction For 1/3/2025

• Date: January 3, 2025
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

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Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

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Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

On December 29, 2023, the Washington Wizards (6-25) will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (5-29) at Smoothie King Center, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. Both teams are struggling, making this matchup particularly intriguing for bettors.

The New Orleans Pelicans enter this game as 6.0-point favorites, which reflects their home-court advantage despite their current woes. The Pelicans have lost 11 consecutive games, further complicating their season. Meanwhile, the Wizards are also in a slump, having dropped 12 straight road games. However, they are coming off an unexpected win against the Chicago Bulls, where they triumphed 125-107 as 6.0-point underdogs, a game in which they had only a 33% implied win probability.

From a betting perspective, the Wizards have a Moneyline of +205, implying a 32% chance of victory, while the Pelicans sit at -245, suggesting a 68% probability of winning. Sharp bettors are eyeing the under, as many believe it may be mispriced. The current line for Kyle Kuzma's Points and Rebounds is set at Under 19.5 (-120), making it a focal point for those looking into player prop markets.

Overall, this matchup presents an interesting scenario, as both teams try to reverse their fortunes. With the Wizards coming off an upset win and the Pelicans desperate to end their losing streak, fans and bettors alike will have their eyes glued to this Friday night clash.

Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

Final Score: Washington Wizards 114.37 vs New Orleans Pelicans 119.8

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