The Wizards will play the Pelicans on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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 Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Pelicans set for Friday, January 3rd, 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 Washington Wizards currently have a 82.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the New Orleans Pelicans is 80.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards currently have a 1-12 record as an away team. That standing puts them 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans start this matchup with a 4-14 record as a home team. They now rank 12th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Washington Wizards currently rank 21st (108.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the New Orleans Pelicans stand at 26th averaging 106.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.9 points against the Washington Wizards, ranking them 1st in the league. The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 6th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 118.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Washington Wizards have notched a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division division record, while the New Orleans Pelicans possess a 0-6 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Washington Wizards have a 6-25 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 5-29 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, Wizards meet Pelicans in a battle of the losers (by record)...Fans in New Orleans arena be wild, like a crew of scallywags...Wizards 6-25, Pelicans 5-29, who be the worst of all?...Division records show Wizards slightly better...Come see the losers clash, be sure to place your bets...See you courtside at today's game, watch the prop bets unfold...Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...May the best team (if there be one) win!
Best Wizards at Pelicans 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 -7.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +7.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Wizards
Pelicans
1/03/25 8:10pm EST | +7.5 -105-7.5 -115 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Wizards
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
1/03/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 120.5 o -115120.5 u -110Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 112.5 o -115112.5 u -110Bet |
Alex Sarr
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Carlton Carrington
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Corey Kispert
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Dejounte Murray
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -14019.5 u +105Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -110Bet |
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Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Kyshawn George
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1205.5 u -110Bet |
Malcolm Brogdon
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet |
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Yves Missi
Points Scored
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Corey Kispert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
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Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 29.5 o +10029.5 u -135Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
WAS at NOP 1/03/25 8:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 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 |
Washington Wizards & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
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Washington Wizards Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Wizards | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +30000 Bet |
Washington Wizards & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans 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 Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 8:10 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 Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans 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.