New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 5, 2025

The New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards matchup is one of the six games scheduled for Sunday. These are the two teams with the worst records in the two conferences. New Orleans is last in the West with a 6-29 record, while Washington is last in the East with a 6-26 record.

The two teams met as recently as Friday, when the Pelicans won 132-120 behind CJ McCollum’s 50-point performance. Jordan Poole led Washington with 26 points. The two teams have played each other 46 times, with the Wizards holding a 24-22 lead.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards game details and odds

The New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards game is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 5, at Capital One Arena. The matchup will be broadcast locally on Monumental Sports Network and GCSEN. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Pelicans (-185) vs. Wizards (+155)

Spread: Pelicans (-4.5) vs. Wizards (+4.5)

Total (O/U): Pelicans -110 (o236) vs. Wizards -110 (u236)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards preview

The Pelicans and Wizards will play each other for the second straight game. In the first game Friday, New Orleans had a 35-23 fourth quarter to win the game after it was tied after the third period.

The win snapped a 11-game losing streak for the Pels. They have one of the best rosters in the league but injuries have derailed their season. Even with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram out, they have enough weapons to string together a couple of wins.

The Wizards have struggled as well but this is mostly because they are going through a rebuild. They have won just three of their past 10 games. After a meltdown in the final quarter on Friday, Washington will look for a better clutch performance this time around at home.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards betting props

CJ McCollum’s points total is set at 25.5. While he might not have another 50-point performance, he should be good for 26 points at least.

Kyle Kuzma’s points total is set at 17.5. Kuzma is still battling his way back into form after missing time with a rib injury. He made his first start since the injury on Friday for 14 points. Bet on him to improve and get more than 17.5 points Sunday.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Pelicans to get a win despite being on the road. New Orleans has the far better squad and should cover the spread for a win. While it should be a high-scoring game, the team total should stay under 236 points.