Wizards vs Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 14, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans are -12.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Watch the game on MNMT | BSNO

The Washington Wizards visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New Orleans, LA.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-115).

The Wizards vs Pelicans Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 25-27 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 30-23 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Pelicans Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+12.5 -105O 234.5 -115+575
New Orleans Pelicans -12.5 -115U 234.5 -105-900

Pelicans vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Wednesday‘s game with 90.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Wizards and Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Wizards Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 52.1% confidence.


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 23 away games (+16.80 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 24 games (+13.25 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 28 games (+12.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 2Q Spread in 30 of their last 47 games (+12.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 1Q Spread in 20 of their last 29 away games (+11.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 51 of their last 74 games (+32.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 48 of their last 74 games (+20.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 50 games (+15.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 76 games (+14.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 68 games (+14.90 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 25-27 (-4.7 Units / -8.06% ROI).

  • 9-44 against the Moneyline (-30.95 Units / -56.43% ROI)
  • 24-28 against the Over for game total points (-6.9 Units / -11.82% ROI)
  • 28-24 against the Under for game total points (+1.6 Units / 2.75% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 30-23 (+4.75 Units / 8.01% ROI).

  • 32-22 against the Moneyline (+5.85 Units / 5.56% ROI)
  • 25-29 against the Over for game total points (-6.9 Units / -11.62% ROI)
  • 29-25 against the Under for game total points (+1.5 Units / 2.53% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 76 games (-22.45 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-19.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 79 games (-17.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 79 games (-14.00 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 79 games (-11.05 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 73 games (-37.15 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 58 games (-22.80 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 3Q Spread in 20 of their last 58 games (-19.30 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 78 games (-19.20 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 75 games (-18.65 Units / -23% ROI)

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

The Wizards are 2-27 (.069) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Wizards are 4-31 (.114) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .440

The Wizards are winless (0-4) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Wizards are 4-34 (.105) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .426

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

The Pelicans are 10-1 (.909) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .631

The Pelicans were 13-22 (.371) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Pelicans are 17-7 (.708) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

The Pelicans were 2-16 (.111) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .223

Injury Report: Pelicans vs. WizardsWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 14

  • Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans): Knee, Out
  • Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans): Foot, Game Time Decision
  • Cody Zeller (New Orleans Pelicans): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Isaiah Livers (Washington Wizards): Hip, Out

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 9.3 fast break points per game (492 points/53 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Wizards have averaged 18.9 fast break points per game (510 points/27 games) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards are shooting 33% from three (290/871) in the second half this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Wizards have averaged 55.7 points in the paint per game (2,950 points/53 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.7

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans are shooting 40% from three (364/904) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans had 24.4 free throw attempts per game last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

The Pelicans have 24.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

The Pelicans are shooting 49% (2,310/4,740) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have allowed 8.8 second chance points per game (464 points/53 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 7.1

The Wizards have allowed 17.1 second chance points per game (906 points/53 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.9

The Wizards have allowed 18.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,000 rebounds/53 games) this season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.5

The Wizards have allowed 19.2 second chance points per game (499 points/26 games) at home this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (839/2,578) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans have 448 steals this season — 2nd most among NBA teams

The Pelicans have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,825 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pelicans allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (487/1,491) in the first half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%


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