Wizards vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 28, 2023

Updated: Dec 21, 2023, 5:32 PM ET | First published: Jan 27, 2023, 5:57 PM ET

Wizards vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Jan 28, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Washington Wizards in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Wizards vs. Pelicans, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Wizards vs. Pelicans?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Wizards-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pelicans a 68% chance of beating the Wizards.

More: Free Betting Analysis for Wizards vs. Pelicans

Wizards vs. Pelicans Current Odds

Spread: Pelicans -5.5 (-110), Wizards +5.5 (-108)
Moneyline: Pelicans -210, Wizards +190
Total: Over/Under 230.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are listed as -5.5 favorites against the Wizards, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Wizards (+5.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -210, which means you can risk $210 to win $100, for a total payout of $310, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wizards at +190, where you can bet $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 230.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (-5.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 230.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Wizards vs. Pelicans

Spread: Pelicans -5.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)
Moneyline: Wizards @ +190 via FanDuel Sportsbook
Total: Under 230.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Wizards moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Wizards vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Washington vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Saturday has the Pelicans winning 117-112.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Wizards-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Wizards vs. Pelicans Player Props

Looking for Washington vs. New Orleans prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Kyle Kuzma is expected to lead the Wizards with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to have 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Wizards Projected Box Score

Kyle Kuzma: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
Bradley Beal: 21 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Monte Morris: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST
Deni Avdija: 11 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST
Daniel Gafford: 11 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

Brandon Ingram: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
CJ McCollum: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
Jonas Valanciunas: 17 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
Naji Marshall: 14 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
Trey Murphy: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Wizards vs. Pelicans on Saturday January 28, 2023.

Wizards vs. Pelicans 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Pelicans and Wizards at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

Who: Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Date: Saturday January 28, 2023
Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
Venue: Smoothie King Center

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