The New Orleans Pelicans (10-9), 2-point favorites, will travel to Capital One Arena to clash with the Washington Wizards (6-12). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 240 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – New Orleans at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards Betting Odds
Both teams failed to cover as underdogs in their last contest. The Wizards (1-point underdogs) were defeated by the Toronto Raptors, 125-107, while the Pelicans (3-point underdogs) fell to the New York Knicks, 114-109. The Washington game went 2.5 points under the projected point total of 234.5, while the New Orleans game went 15 points under the projected point total of 238.
New Orleans had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 26.8) while Washington had a better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 12.9). Washington’s Bradley Beal led the way, recording 20 points and six assists. Anthony Davis, meanwhile fueled New Orleans with 33 points and 12 rebounds.
The Wizards dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last contest, Washington won 116-97. Washington out-rebounded New Orleans. The Wizards had 10 offensive rebounds and 49 total rebounds, while the Pelicans had two and 38, respectively. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Pelicans games have typically finished over the O/U total (61.1 percent). New Orleans heads into the contest with records of 10-9 straight up (SU) and 9-9 against the spread (ATS).
Wizards games also tend to finish over the O/U total (64.7 percent). Moreover, Washington is 6-12 SU and 5-11-1 ATS.
Julius Randle has taken his game to another level recently for New Orleans, averaging 17 points,9.6 rebounds,3.6 assists over the last five games.
New Orleans might have a tough time creating turnovers. Washington ranks sixth in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 13.0 percent), while New Orleans forces the fifth-fewest turnovers (12.4 percent). Additionally, the Pelicans rank fourth in offensive efficiency (111.4), while the Wizards rank 29th in defensive efficiency (111.5).
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Wizards rank 9 in three pointers attempted per game (33.111111111111114) while the Pelicans rank 22 in three pointers allowed per game (32.63157894736842).
- New Orleans ranks third in assists per game (27.2) while Washington ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (26.1).
- The Wizards rank eighth in points allowed in the paint per game (47.0) while the Pelicans rank 25th (51.4).
- Washington averages 15.5 fast-break points per game, which ranks ninth in the league. New Orleans ranks 26th in fast-break points allowed per game (16.4).
- Washington averages 8.333333333333334 steals per game, which ranks 10 in the NBA. New Orleans ranks 23 in steals allowed per game (8.578947368421053).
- The Pelicans average 17.8 second chance points per game, which ranks first in the league. The Wizards rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (15.2).
- The Wizards average 6.444444444444445 blocks per game, which ranks 2 in the league. The Pelicans rank 17 in blocks allowed per game (5.368421052631579).
- Washington averages 19.77777777777778 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 6 in the NBA. New Orleans ranks 8 in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.68421052631579).
- New Orleans ranks third in rebounds per game (48.6) while Washington ranks 25th (41.4).
- New Orleans and Washington are both 2-0 when they allow below 100 points.
- In games where they reach the century mark, the Wizards are 6-11 and the Pelicans are 10-8.
- Washington is 3-5-1 ATS at home, while New Orleans is 4-5 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 6 of the Pelicans’ 9 road games, while 6 of the Wizards’ 9 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Wizards are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Pelicans are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Washington has 3 overs and 2 unders, while New Orleans has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 5.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Pelicans have scored an average of 124.6 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 120.0 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
