Pelicans vs Wizards Prediction and NBA Tips - 15 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 15, 2024, 1:00AM | Published: Feb 13, 2024, 10:47PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Washington Wizards in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Wizards side that includes Marvin Bagley, Jordan Poole and Tyus Jones.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pelicans vs Wizards game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Wizards
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New Orleans-Washington NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans an 86% chance of beating the Wizards at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Wizards: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.12, Wizards $8.80
- Line: Pelicans -14.5 ($1.99), Wizards +14.5 ($1.96)
- Total (Over/Under 234.5 Points): Over $1.98, Under $1.95
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.12 and the Wizards at $8.80.
The Pelicans are 14.5-point favourites against the Wizards, with odds of $1.99 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Wizards (+14.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.96.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 234.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.95.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Wizards (+14.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 234.5 points has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Wizards: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $8.80 with Betfair (3.1% edge)
- Line: Wizards +14.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (52% probability)
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Pelicans vs Wizards: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Wizards at Smoothie King Center this Thursday has the Pelicans winning 123-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of New Orleans vs Washington on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live scores.
Pelicans vs Wizards: Player Props
Looking for Washington vs New Orleans player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Marvin Bagley is projected to have 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists for the Wizards.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 28 | 6 | 7 |
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 6 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 20 | 5 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 14 | 10 | 2 |
| Trey Murphy | 14 | 3 | 2 |
Wizards Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Bagley | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Jordan Poole | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Tyus Jones | 15 | 3 | 8 |
| Deni Avdija | 15 | 7 | 5 |
| Corey Kispert | 15 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Washington match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Wizards: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Wizards at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Thursday 15 February 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our New Orleans vs Washington predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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