New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 09, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Wizards (17-23) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans (24-16)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-DC & BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington.

The Wizards are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Pelicans vs Wizards Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 20-20 against the spread, while the Wizards are 18-21 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans+1.5 -110O 228.5 -110+105
Washington Wizards -1.5 -110U 228.5 -110-125

Wizards vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Monday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 53.9% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pelicans and Wizards, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 55 of their last 89 games (+17.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 30 of their last 43 away games (+16.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 54 of their last 90 games (+14.93 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 36 away games (+14.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 2Q Spread in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.44 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 47 games (+19.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 32 games at home (+14.15 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+13.86 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 21 games (+12.62 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games at home (+11.75 Units / 37% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 20-20 (-2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 24-16 against the Moneyline (+1.75 Units / 2.25% ROI)
  • 23-17 against the Over for game total points (+4.3 Units / 9.77% ROI)
  • 17-23 against the Under for game total points (-8.3 Units / -18.86% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 18-21 (-5.15 Units / -11.69% ROI).

  • 17-23 against the Moneyline (-3.35 Units / -6.75% ROI)
  • 19-20 against the Over for game total points (-3 Units / -6.82% ROI)
  • 20-19 against the Under for game total points (-0.9 Units / -2.05% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 61 games (-25.05 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 32 of their last 83 games (-20.75 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.07 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 32 games at home (-17.20 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 65 games (-16.75 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 91 games (-26.65 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 91 games (-23.85 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 80 games (-22.45 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 43 away games (-21.10 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 91 games (-18.79 Units / -18% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Pelicans are 6-14 (.300) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Pelicans are 11-22 (.333) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Pelicans are 29-53 (.354) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Pelicans are 18-36 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Wizards are 27-38 (.415) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Wizards are 33-48 (.407) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Wizards are 17-31 (.354) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Wizards are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Injury Report: Wizards vs. PelicansMonday‘s Game, Jan. 9

  • Bradley Beal (Wizards): The Wizards announced that Beal has a low-grade strain and will be re-evaluated in one week.
  • Johnny Davis (Wizards): Davis is out for Monday’s (Jan. 9) game against New Orleans.
  • E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
  • Zion Williamson (Pelicans): Williamson sustained a right hamstring strain during Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Larry Nance Jr. (Pelicans): Nance Jr. is probable for Monday’s (Jan. 9) game against Washington.
  • Brandon Ingram (Pelicans): Ingram hasn’t played since Nov. 25 against Memphis. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have 24.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Pelicans have averaged 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,987 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.1

The Pelicans have made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.1

The Pelicans are shooting 32% from three (496/1,534) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards have made 10.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards are shooting 28% from three (48/172) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards have 21.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.4

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,149 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (111 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (417 steals/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pelicans have averaged 8.3 steals per game (789 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 5.9 steals per game (82 steals/14 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Wizards have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Wizards have blocked 486 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Wizards have averaged 6.4 steals per game (313 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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