The Pelicans will play the Wizards on Friday, January 9th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards will tip-off on Friday, January 9th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 83.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Washington Wizards, is currently 84.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 2-14 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards come to the floor sporting a 6-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 11th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 20th (114.5) for average points scored per game. The Washington Wizards stand 22nd, averaging 113.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 122.7 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 124.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 3-6 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Washington Wizards, come to the game with a 2-4 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 8-31 overall record, while the Washington Wizards have a 10-26 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The New Orleans Pelicans sailin' into Washington...
Get ready for a showdown of the ages in the Wizards' arena...
Pelicans with a dismal 8-31 record, while Wizards stand at 10-26...
Pelicans holdin' a 3-6 division record, while Wizards stand at 2-4...
Review team stats, check our sportsbooks for best bets, and prop bets...
Best Pelicans at Wizards Odds
| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -3.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +3.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 242.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 242.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Wizards
1/09/26 7:10pm EST | -3.5 -105+3.5 -115 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Wizards
Game to Overtime
1/09/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 122.5 o -115122.5 u -110Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 119.5 o -120119.5 u -105Bet |
Alex Sarr
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11819.5 u -110Bet |
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Bilal Coulibaly
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Carlton Carrington
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13513.5 u +100Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13513.5 u +100Bet |
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Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -130Bet |
Justin Champagnie
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -110Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Kyshawn George
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -135Bet |
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Marvin Bagley III
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Micah Peavy
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Tre Johnson
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11521.5 u -115Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
Bilal Coulibaly
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Marvin Bagley III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11531.5 u -115Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/09/26 7:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Washington Wizards | 10 | 28 | 0.263 | +22.5 | 6-13 | 4-15 | 2-4 | 7-18 | 112.8 | 124.0 | -11.2 | L3 | 5-5 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9 | 33 | 0.214 | +25.5 | 6-18 | 3-15 | 3-6 | 4-24 | 114.9 | 122.4 | -7.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Washington Wizards Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Wizards | +100000 Bet |
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards NBA Game
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