Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards

Jan 3, 2025

New Orleans Pelicans

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

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


Betting Odds

Spread:Washington Wizards 6.5 (-110), New Orleans Pelicans -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under:232.5
Moneyline:Washington Wizards 205, New Orleans Pelicans -245


Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Washington Wizards - 32%Washington Wizards - 35%
New Orleans Pelicans - 68%New Orleans Pelicans - 65%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

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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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+6.5/-108
57% WAS
-6.5/-112
43% NO

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+215
11% WAS
-265
89% NO

Total Pick Consensus

231.5/-108
19% UN
231.5/-112
81% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

WAS
Team Stats Per Game
NO
31
Games
34
40.3
FG
43.6
90.8
FGA
89.7
.443
FG%
.486
12.4
3Pt-FG
14.4
37.3
3Pt-FGA
38.4
.332
3Pt%
.374
27.9
2Pt-FG
29.2
53.5
2Pt-FGA
51.3
.521
2Pt%
.570
16.0
FT
16.4
20.6
FTA
20.6
.777
FT%
.796
10.4
ORB
11.7
33.6
DRB
33.7
44.0
TRB
45.4
25.1
AST
28.6
7.9
STL
9.2
5.8
BLK
5.7
16.2
TOV
15.0
21.1
PF
17.6
108.9
PTS
118.0

Defense/Offense

WAS
Team Stats Per Game
NO
31
Games
34
44.1
FG
39.6
93.2
FGA
89.8
.473
FG%
.441
14.3
3Pt-FG
11.2
40.0
3Pt-FGA
33.7
.356
3Pt%
.333
29.8
2Pt-FG
28.4
53.2
2Pt-FGA
56.1
.560
2Pt%
.506
19.5
FT
16.2
25.2
FTA
21.2
.775
FT%
.767
12.6
ORB
12.4
36.0
DRB
30.2
48.6
TRB
42.6
28.5
AST
24.5
9.5
STL
9.5
5.5
BLK
5.4
13.7
TOV
15.2
18.4
PF
18.5
121.9
PTS
106.7

Offense/Defense

WAS
Four Factors
NO
.512
eFG%
.566
14.0
TOV%
13.2
22.4
RB%
72.0
.176
FT/FGA
.183

Defense/Offense

WAS
Four Factors
NO
.549
eFG%
.504
11.6
TOV%
13.3
72.7
RB%
26.9
.209
FT/FGA
.181

Offense/Defense

WAS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
NO
31
Games
34
39.1
FG
44.0
88.2
FGA
90.6
.443
FG%
.486
12.0
3Pt-FG
14.5
36.3
3Pt-FGA
38.8
.332
3Pt%
.374
27.1
2Pt-FG
29.5
51.9
2Pt-FGA
51.8
.521
2Pt%
.570
15.5
FT
16.6
20.0
FTA
20.8
.777
FT%
.796
10.1
ORB
11.8
32.6
DRB
34.0
42.8
TRB
45.9
24.4
AST
28.8
7.7
STL
9.3
5.6
BLK
5.7
15.8
TOV
15.1
20.5
PF
17.8
105.8
PTS
119.1

Defense/Offense

WAS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
NO
31
Games
34
42.8
FG
40.0
90.6
FGA
90.6
.473
FG%
.441
13.9
3Pt-FG
11.3
38.9
3Pt-FGA
34.0
.356
3Pt%
.333
29.0
2Pt-FG
28.7
51.7
2Pt-FGA
56.6
.560
2Pt%
.506
19.0
FT
16.4
24.5
FTA
21.4
.775
FT%
.767
12.3
ORB
12.5
35.0
DRB
30.5
47.3
TRB
43.0
27.7
AST
24.8
9.3
STL
9.6
5.4
BLK
5.5
13.4
TOV
15.3
17.9
PF
18.7
118.5
PTS
107.7

WAS
Analytics
NO
5
Pythag Wins
7
26
Pythag Losses
27
-13.00
Margin Of Victory
-11.26
105.8
O Rtg
107.7
118.5
D Rtg
119.1
102.6
Pace
98.8
.227
FTr
.236
.411
3PAr
.375
.545
TS%
.538

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
WAS NO
WAS NO
Consensus
+4.5 (-113)
-4.5 (-110)
+7.0 (-113)
-7.0 (-108)
+4.5 (-108)
-4.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-108)
-6.5 (-112)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-110)
+7.0 (-112)
-7.0 (-113)
+7.0 (-112)
-7.0 (-109)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-110)
+5.5 (-110)
-5.5 (-110)
+6.5 (-110)
-6.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
WAS NO
WAS NO
Consensus
+154
-185
+213
-256
+154
-185
+215
-265
+190
-230
+215
-260
+220
-275
+205
-250
+185
-225
+222
-278
+190
-250
+200
-250
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
231.0 (-110)
231.0 (-110)
231.5 (-112)
231.5 (-109)
231.0 (-110)
231.0 (-110)
231.5 (-112)
231.5 (-108)
231.5 (-110)
231.5 (-110)
232.5 (-110)
232.5 (-110)
232.5 (-113)
232.5 (-108)
231.5 (-113)
231.5 (-108)
231.0 (-110)
231.0 (-110)
232.0 (-110)
232.0 (-110)
232.5 (-105)
232.5 (-115)
231.5 (-110)
231.5 (-110)