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

+7.5/-112
73% WAS
-7.5/-108
27% NO

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+244
14% WAS
-297
86% NO

Total Pick Consensus

232.5/-110
19% UN
232.5/-110
81% OV

Stats

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

Offense/Defense

WAS
Team Stats Per Game
NO
40
Games
43
40.1
FG
43.4
90.5
FGA
90.0
.443
FG%
.483
12.8
3Pt-FG
14.0
37.9
3Pt-FGA
38.4
.338
3Pt%
.364
27.4
2Pt-FG
29.4
52.7
2Pt-FGA
51.6
.519
2Pt%
.571
15.8
FT
16.3
20.5
FTA
20.6
.770
FT%
.793
10.8
ORB
11.9
33.2
DRB
34.1
44.0
TRB
45.9
25.1
AST
28.1
7.8
STL
8.9
5.3
BLK
5.6
16.2
TOV
15.0
20.8
PF
17.9
108.8
PTS
117.2

Defense/Offense

WAS
Team Stats Per Game
NO
40
Games
43
44.2
FG
40.1
92.9
FGA
90.5
.476
FG%
.443
14.7
3Pt-FG
12.2
40.2
3Pt-FGA
35.6
.366
3Pt%
.344
29.5
2Pt-FG
27.8
52.7
2Pt-FGA
54.9
.561
2Pt%
.507
19.6
FT
16.5
25.0
FTA
21.6
.785
FT%
.765
12.8
ORB
12.6
35.9
DRB
30.6
48.6
TRB
43.2
28.5
AST
25.2
9.6
STL
9.5
5.7
BLK
5.5
13.5
TOV
14.5
18.2
PF
18.4
122.8
PTS
108.9

Offense/Defense

WAS
Four Factors
NO
.514
eFG%
.560
14.0
TOV%
13.2
23.2
RB%
72.1
.174
FT/FGA
.181

Defense/Offense

WAS
Four Factors
NO
.555
eFG%
.510
11.5
TOV%
12.7
72.2
RB%
27.0
.211
FT/FGA
.183

Offense/Defense

WAS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
NO
40
Games
43
39.3
FG
43.8
88.6
FGA
90.7
.443
FG%
.483
12.5
3Pt-FG
14.1
37.1
3Pt-FGA
38.7
.338
3Pt%
.364
26.8
2Pt-FG
29.7
51.6
2Pt-FGA
52.0
.519
2Pt%
.571
15.4
FT
16.4
20.0
FTA
20.7
.770
FT%
.793
10.6
ORB
12.0
32.5
DRB
34.3
43.1
TRB
46.3
24.6
AST
28.3
7.6
STL
8.9
5.2
BLK
5.6
15.9
TOV
15.2
20.4
PF
18.1
106.5
PTS
118.1

Defense/Offense

WAS
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
NO
40
Games
43
43.3
FG
40.4
90.9
FGA
91.2
.476
FG%
.443
14.4
3Pt-FG
12.3
39.4
3Pt-FGA
35.9
.366
3Pt%
.344
28.9
2Pt-FG
28.1
51.6
2Pt-FGA
55.4
.561
2Pt%
.507
19.2
FT
16.7
24.5
FTA
21.8
.785
FT%
.765
12.5
ORB
12.7
35.1
DRB
30.8
47.6
TRB
43.6
27.9
AST
25.4
9.4
STL
9.6
5.6
BLK
5.6
13.2
TOV
14.6
17.8
PF
18.5
120.2
PTS
109.8

WAS
Analytics
NO
6
Pythag Wins
11
34
Pythag Losses
32
-13.98
Margin Of Victory
-8.28
106.5
O Rtg
109.8
120.2
D Rtg
118.1
101.9
Pace
99.0
.226
FTr
.239
.418
3PAr
.393
.547
TS%
.544

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
WAS NO
WAS NO
Consensus
+4.5 (-111)
-4.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-111)
-7.5 (-110)
+4.5 (-112)
-4.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-112)
-7.5 (-108)
+5.5 (-108)
-5.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-108)
-7.5 (-112)
+7.0 (-113)
-7.0 (-113)
+7.5 (-113)
-7.5 (-108)
+5.5 (-105)
-5.5 (-110)
+7.0 (-105)
-7.0 (-115)
+5.5 (-105)
-5.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-105)
-7.5 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
WAS NO
WAS NO
Consensus
+154
-185
+244
-297
+154
-185
+235
-290
+190
-230
+240
-295
+220
-275
+225
-278
+185
-225
+240
-305
+190
-250
+240
-300
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
231.0 (-110)
231.0 (-110)
232.5 (-109)
232.5 (-111)
231.0 (-110)
231.0 (-110)
233.5 (-110)
233.5 (-110)
231.5 (-110)
231.5 (-110)
232.5 (-110)
232.5 (-110)
232.5 (-113)
232.5 (-108)
232.5 (-108)
232.5 (-113)
231.0 (-110)
231.0 (-110)
231.5 (-115)
231.5 (-105)
232.5 (-105)
232.5 (-115)
232.5 (-115)
232.5 (-105)