New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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The New Orleans Pelicans will welcome the Washington Wizards to the Smoothie King Center in an NBA cross-conference clash. The Pelicans are in 13th place in the Western Conference standings, while the Wizards are in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. Here's our match prediction.
The New Orleans Pelicans come into this match off the back of a 118-116 away defeat to the Phoenix Suns. That was their third loss in four games. In that match, Trey Murphy led the team with 22 points.
The Pelicans return to their humble abode seeking a positive outcome. It has been a decent display as they have won four of their last six matches, including two in a row.
It must be pointed out that the hosts have won their last five matches in this fixture.
The Washington Wizards are enduring a rough patch in the NBA. The visitors have lost their last seven matches. Additionally, they've won just two of their last 12 matches.
The Warriors' recent match was a 122-112 home defeat against the Utah Jazz. Julian Reese impressed with a double-double as he posted 18 points and 20 rebounds.
On foreign territory, their performance has left much to be desired. Besides losing 11 of their last 12 outings, they have lost five in a row. Returning to winning ways could be an arduous task for a team currently plagued with injuries.
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New Orleans Pelicans v Washington Wizards Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.24 | 4.25 |
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1.2 | 4.6 |
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1.2 | 4.6 |
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1.18 | 4.75 |
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1.2 | 4.9 |
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Who will win the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Basketball game?
Our prediction for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards match is: New Orleans Pelicans -8.5.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards game on 08/03/2026 of the current NBA season:
- New Orleans Pelicans has a 74.26% chance to pick up the win against Washington Wizards according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.24.
- There is a probability of 25.74% ⭐ for Washington Wizards to win vs New Orleans Pelicans with odds of 4.9 at Tonybet.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Form
New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards's standings in the NBA
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New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards Last Matches
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
D. Murray
T. Murphy III
H. Jones
S. Bey
Z. Williamson
B. Coulibaly
T. Young
T. Johnson
A. Sarr
L. Black
Substitutes
J. Hawkins
J. Fears
M. Peavy
J. Poole
K. Looney
J. Hardy
C. Carrington
S. Cooper
J. Reese
W. Riley
A. Gill
J. Champagnie
New Orleans Pelicans - Washington Wizards Key Points
- The Pelicans have won their last two home games.
- The Wizards are allowing opponents to shoot 36.7% from the three-point range (25th).
- The Pelicans are 5-2 against the spread when playing as the home favorites.
- The Wizards are 10-19 against the spread when playing as the away underdog.
- The Wizards are in the bottom half when it comes to opponent three-point.
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Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans have seen a slight dip in their form with three losses in four games. Before this unwanted run of form, the Pelicans were on a four-match winning streak. They covered the -8.5 point spread in three of their last four matches and should be able to do so here.
The Washington Wizards are in poor form. They have lost seven consecutive matches and failed to cover in six of those outings. Their last match against this opponent ended in a 128-107 defeat, indicating a similar outcome. Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards prediction: New Orleans Pelicans -8.5.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
