The Pelicans will play the Wizards on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards set for Wednesday, December 13th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Washington Wizards is 83.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 4-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards start this matchup with a 1-7 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 16th (113.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Washington Wizards stand at 10th averaging 115.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.9 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 13th in the league. The Washington Wizards currently rank 1st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 126.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have notched a 3-2 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Washington Wizards possess a 1-7 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 13-11 overall record, while the Washington Wizards have a 3-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! The New Orleans Pelicans be settin' sail to battle the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023... in what promises to be another thrilling clash of the 2023-24 NBA regular season. The fans in the Wizards' arena be wild and rowdy, cheerin' on their team with ferocious passion. (Be careful, mateys, they may even spit on ye if ye wear the wrong colors!)
The Pelicans be sailin' with a solid 13-11 overall standin' this season... while the Wizards be strugglin', holdin' a measly 3-19 record. In the Western Southwest Division, the Pelicans stand strong with a 3-2 record... but the Wizards be sinkin' in the Eastern Southeast Division with a pitiful 1-7 record.
On the attack, the Pelicans be averagin' 113.8 points per game... while the Wizards be scorin' a slightly higher 115.6 points per game. So, ye can expect a fierce battle on the court as these two teams clash in a high-scoring affair.
So, me hearties, see you courtside at today's game as the Pelicans set their sights on plunderin' a victory from the Wizards. And before ye go, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. And if ye be feelin' adventurous, look at this game's prop bets below. Let the games begin, and may the best team prevail!
Best Pelicans at Wizards Odds
| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite New Orleans Pelicans |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New Orleans Pelicans are -8.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +8.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 240.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 240.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The New Orleans Pelicans are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +270 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Wizards
12/13/23 7:10pm EST | -8.5 -105+8.5 -115 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +8.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -8.5 New Orleans Pelicans favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Washington Wizards Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Wizards
Game to Overtime
12/13/23 7:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 124.5 o -120124.5 u -105Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
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CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11510.5 u -115Bet |
Deni Avdija
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -115Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
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Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Tyus Jones
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Brandon Ingram
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -120Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11530.5 u -120Bet |
Daniel Gafford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
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Deni Avdija
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -130Bet |
Jonas Valanciunas
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet |
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Kyle Kuzma
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet |
Tyus Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at WAS 12/13/23 7:10pm EST | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - New Orleans Pelicans | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 21-19 | 28-14 | 9-7 | 30-22 | 115.1 | 110.7 | +4.4 | L1 | 5-5 |
| e - Washington Wizards | 15 | 67 | 0.183 | +49.0 | 7-34 | 8-33 | 4-12 | 11-41 | 113.7 | 123.0 | -9.3 | L6 | 1-9 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Washington Wizards Futures Odds
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New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Wizards | +100000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Washington Wizards Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Washington Wizards Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.