Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks - NBA
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Prediction:
Half Time: Washington Wizards, Full Time: Washington Wizards
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The New Orleans Pelicans are gearing up to face the Washington Wizards for the second time in three days, this time on the Wizards' home court. The Pelicans are coming off a much-needed victory, having snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 132-120 win over Washington on Friday night in New Orleans. This triumph improved their season record to 6-29, tying them with the Wizards for the fewest wins in the NBA. Friday's game saw the Pelicans overcome an early deficit, trailing by eight points after the first quarter and six at halftime. The turnaround was largely due to an outstanding performance by guard CJ McCollum, who matched his career high by scoring 50 points, including ten three-pointers. His explosive scoring ignited the team and helped secure just their second win in 22 games. Supporting contributions came from Trey Murphy, who added 17 points, and Yves Missi, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Despite the recent victory, the Pelicans still hold the league's worst record with 29 losses and are eager to surpass the Wizards in the win column with another win on Sunday.
Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Form
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0.256 | 82 | 21 | 61 | |
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0.22 | 82 | 18 | 64 | 1 |
Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans Latest Matches
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Washington Wizards against New Orleans Pelicans : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Carrington
M. Brogdon
ForwardJ. Champagnie
K. Kuzma
A. Sarr
C. McCollum
D. Murray
ForwardT. Murphy III
H. Jones
Substitutes
J. Davis
J. Butler
ForwardP. Baldwin Jr.
K. George
A. Gill
R. Holmes
C. Kispert
A. Reeves
BJ Boston
J. Hawkins
J. Alvarado
Washington Wizards - New Orleans Pelicans Key Points
- The Pelicans are 1-15 on the road in their last 16 games
- The Wiz are 9-2 vs the Pelicans at home in their last 11 games
- The Wiz have covered vs the Pels in their last 4 home games when the Pels have a losing record
- The Pels haven't covered in their last 6 road games as favorites
Our Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Offensively, New Orleans has struggled throughout the season, ranking 28th in the NBA in scoring. Their shooting percentages reflect their difficulties, as they stand at 29th in field goal percentage and 26th in three-point shooting. Additionally, they are near the bottom in three-point field goals made per game, indicating a significant area in need of improvement. Turnovers have been another issue plaguing the Pelicans, ranking 24th in turnovers per game and 29th in offensive efficiency. Defensively, the team has faced challenges as well. They are 25th in scoring defense, allowing opponents to score with relative ease, and 29th in field goal defense. Their perimeter defense hasn't fared much better, ranking 25th in three-point defense. On a slightly brighter note, they are 14th in turnovers forced per game, but overall, they rank 29th in defensive efficiency and 23rd in total rebounds per game. Statistically, the Pelicans rank among the bottom five in the NBA for points per game, averaging just 107.4, which is the third-worst in the league. Defensively, they allow 118 points per game, placing them 25th in points allowed. Rebounding has been a weak spot as well; they rank 25th with 42.4 rebounds per game and allow opponents to grab 45.5 rebounds per contest, the fourth-worst mark in the NBA. Our prediction for the Wizards vs. Pelicans is: Wiz to cover.
Prediction:
Half Time: Washington Wizards, Full Time: Washington Wizards
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