Washington Wizards vs. Pelicans Tip, Prognosis & Odds 01/09/2023

The Washington Wizards are expecting the New Orleans Pelicans at their home Capital One Arena. The home side are only twelfth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors drop by third in the west.

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However, the Pels don’t like going to Washington: The Mississippi basketball team has had one defeat for seven appearances in the capital and the last away win in this pairing was more than eight years ago!

A tip and betting odds follow for the upcoming duel between the Wizards and Pelicans on January 10, 2023.

Washington Wizards Stats & Current Form

The capitals are currently without their shooting guard Bradley Beal because the 29-year-old is injured. Without Beal, the DC basketball team’s offense can be considered weakened, as he’s averaged an impressive 22.9 points per game so far this season.

In contrast, the Wizards have recently convinced in their home games: they were able to do so with Philadelphia and Phoenix two top NBA teams are defeated in front of their own fans.

The defensive acted less efficiently recently. In the last two bankruptcies in Milwaukee and Oklahoma, Washington always allowed at least 123 opposing points.

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New Orleans Pelicans – Statistics & Current Form

The Pels also currently have personnel concerns. With Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, two top players are out due to injuries. This bloodletting in the squad has long had a negative impact.

NOLA was only able to win one of the last five games. Admittedly, the game plan for the franchise from Louisiana was tough in the end. So it was against several top teams like western runners-up Memphis or eastern runners-up Brooklyn.

Also the Dress rehearsal for the game against the Wizards was a tough one. The Pelicans traveled to fourth in the west from Dallas and the Mavericks, who were also strong at home, won 127:117.

New Orleans Pelicans Last Games:

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Betting Base Prediction & Washington Wizards – New Orleans Pelicans Tipp

For the Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans clash the tip is aimed at more than 25.5 points by CJ McCollum on the part of the guests. The shooting guard is currently very accurate with the Pels and has delivered at least 26 points in three games.

Key-Facts – Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans Tipp

• McCollum posted more than 25.5 points in the past three games
• New Orleans has not won in Washington for more than eight years
• Guests are without their top players Williamson and Ingram

He’ll also be rested against the Wizards, having been given a breather in the last game against Dallas.

Another argument in favor of the prediction is that two strong NOLA players, Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, have to pass due to injuries, which means that McCollum will be particularly important in the game.

Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans – best odds NBA

Sieg Washington Wizards: 1.76 @bet365
Sieg New Orleans Pelicans: 2.10 @bet365