Pelicans vs Wizards Prediction and NBA Tips - 4 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 4, 2025, 1:11AM | Published: Jan 3, 2025, 12:55AM
The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Washington Wizards in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Wizards line-up that includes Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma and Malcolm Brogdon.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Wizards game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New Orleans vs Washington NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 72% chance of defeating the Wizards at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Wizards: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.33, Wizards $3.40
- Line: Pelicans -7.5 ($1.91), Wizards +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $1.33 and the Wizards at $3.40.
The Pelicans are 7.5-point favourites against the Wizards, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Wizards (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Wizards (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 233-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs Wizards: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $3.40 with Bet365
- Line: Wizards +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Pelicans vs Wizards best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Wizards to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Pelicans vs Wizards: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Wizards at Smoothie King Center this Saturday is the Pelicans winning 119-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Washington game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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.
Dejounte Murray is expected to lead the Pelicans with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jordan Poole is projected to have 19 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists for the Wizards.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 23 | 6 | 8 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Trey Murphy | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 13 | 10 | 1 |
| Herbert Jones | 10 | 4 | 3 |
Wizards Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Poole | 19 | 3 | 6 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 16 | 5 | 4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 16 | 3 | 5 |
| Corey Kispert | 13 | 3 | 2 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 12 | 9 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Washington game.
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Pelicans vs Wizards: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Wizards at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Saturday 4 January 2025
- 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Washington predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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