Wizards vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 11:10PM | Published: Jan 4, 2025, 9:41PM
The Washington Wizards will face the favoured New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Monday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Kyle Kuzma, Malcolm Brogdon and Jonas Valanciunas, the Wizards are looking to overcome a Pelicans line-up that includes CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Wizards vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Washington vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 69% chance of winning against the Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Wizards vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Capital One Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Wizards $3.00, Pelicans $1.41
- Line: Wizards +6 ($1.91), Pelicans -6 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 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 Wizards at $3.00 and the Pelicans at $1.41.
The Wizards are 6-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pelicans (-6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Wizards and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Wizards vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.41 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans -6 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Wizards vs Pelicans betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Wizards vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Wizards vs Pelicans at Capital One Arena on Monday is the Pelicans prevailing 118-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Washington vs New Orleans game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Wizards vs Pelicans: Player Props
Betting on New Orleans vs Washington player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Kyle Kuzma is expected to lead the Wizards with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while CJ McCollum is projected to have 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Wizards Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 18 | 4 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 15 | 10 | 3 |
| Corey Kispert | 14 | 3 | 2 |
| Alexandre Sarr | 14 | 6 | 3 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 4 | 5 |
| Dejounte Murray | 21 | 6 | 8 |
| Trey Murphy | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| Brandon Boston | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Washington vs New Orleans game.
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Wizards vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Wizards and Pelicans at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday 6 January 2025
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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