The New Orleans Pelicans (5-29) are 5.5-point favorites as they attempt to break an 11-game losing streak when they host the Washington Wizards (6-25) on Friday, January 3, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and MNMT.

Why don’t you check out the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) for Friday’s game, before you make a wager on this contest?

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Pelicans vs. Wizards Game Info

• When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV: Gulf Coast Sports and MNMT

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Pelicans vs. Wizards Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Pick ATS: Wizards (+ 5.5)

• Against the spread, New Orleans is 12-22-0 this season.
• Washington is 13-18-0 against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have no wins ATS (0-2) as a 5.5-point favorite or greater this season.
• As 5.5-point underdogs or greater, the Wizards are 11-18 against the spread.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Under (232.5)

• Pelicans games this season have gone over this contest’s total of 232.5 points 11 times.
• The Wizards have played 14 games this season that have gone over 232.5 combined points scored.
• The average point total in New Orleans’ contests this year is 223.1, 9.4 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
• The average over/under for Washington’s contests this season is 231.7, 0.8 fewer points than this game’s point total.
• The Pelicans score the 17th-most points in the NBA this season, while the Wizards’ offense racks up the 29th-most.
• The Wizards have surrendered the 20th-fewest points in the league this season, while the Pelicans have given up the 26th-fewest.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-250)

• This season, the Pelicans have won two out of the seven games in which they’ve been favored.
• The Wizards have been chosen as underdogs in 31 games this year and have walked away with the win six times (19.4%) in those games.
• New Orleans has played as a favorite of -250 or more twice this season and split those games.
• This year, Washington has won two of 25 games when listed as at least +200 or better on the moneyline.
• The Pelicans have a 71.4% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.