The Pelicans will play the Wizards on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 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
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards set for Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 82.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Washington Wizards is 82.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 1-15 record as an away team. That standing puts them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards start this matchup with a 5-13 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 26th (107.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Washington Wizards stand at 21st averaging 109.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.0 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 6th in the league. The Washington Wizards currently rank 1st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 122.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 0-6 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Washington Wizards possess a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 6-29 overall record, while the Washington Wizards have a 6-26 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, me hearties! The New Orleans Pelicans set sail for Washington...
The fans in the Wizards' venue be raucous and rowdy as always...
With a 6-29 overall record, the Pelicans be needin' a win...
Meanwhile, the Wizards be holdin' a 6-26 overall standing this season...
So grab yer cutlasses and see you courtside at today's game...
For the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets, look below...
The Pelicans have yet to win a game in their division...
While the Wizards have been holdin' their own in the Southeast...
The Pelicans be puttin' up an average of 107.4 points per game...
But the Wizards be scorin' a bit more with 109.3 points...
So place yer bets and get ready for a wild showdown on the high seas...
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 -5.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +5.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Pelicans
Wizards
1/05/25 6:10pm EST | -5.5 -110+5.5 -110 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Wizards
Game to Overtime
1/05/25 6:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -120Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Sarr
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
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Bilal Coulibaly
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Carlton Carrington
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -125Bet |
Corey Kispert
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -120Bet |
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Daniel Theis
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +110Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
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Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Kyshawn George
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -110Bet |
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Malcolm Brogdon
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 21.5 o -13021.5 u -105Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
Bilal Coulibaly
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -120Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
Corey Kispert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Jordan Poole
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 1/05/25 6:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +47.0 | 14-27 | 7-34 | 3-13 | 13-38 | 109.8 | 119.3 | -9.5 | L7 | 2-8 |
| e - Washington Wizards | 18 | 64 | 0.220 | +50.0 | 8-32 | 10-31 | 7-9 | 13-39 | 108.0 | 120.4 | -12.4 | W1 | 2-8 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Washington Wizards Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans & Washington Wizards Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at 6:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.