Pelicans vs. Wizards: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – February 14, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 13, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans (32-22) are 14.5-point favorites against the Washington Wizards (9-44) on February 14, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The Wizards are sputtering right now, having lost seven in a row and going 2-8 during their past 10 games. The matchup’s over/under is 234.5.

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Pelicans vs. Wizards Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pelicans -14.5 234.5

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Injury Report as of February 14

Pelicans: Cody Zeller: Questionable (Knee), Zion Williamson: Questionable (Foot), Dyson Daniels: Out (Knee)

Wizards: Isaiah Livers: Out (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pelicans (-14.5)
Total Pick Under (234.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pelicans vs. Wizards Stat Rankings

Pelicans Avg. (Rank) Wizards Avg. (Rank)
116.1 (14th) Points Scored 114.6 (17th)
112.0 (8th) Points Allowed 123.7 (29th)
44.3 (9th) Rebounds 40.7 (29th)
11.0 (12th) Off. Rebounds 9.1 (27th)
12.1 (18th) 3pt Made 12.0 (19th)
26.9 (12th) Assists 28.0 (9th)
12.6 (13th) Turnovers 13.4 (20th)

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Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zion Williamson 43 22.1 5.5 4.8 1 0.5 0.1
Brandon Ingram 50 21.5 5 5.8 0.8 0.6 1.4
CJ McCollum 40 18.9 4.3 4.6 1.1 0.8 3.4
Jonas Valančiūnas 54 13.8 9.5 2.3 0.4 1 0.6
Trey Murphy III 29 12.7 3.7 1.6 0.7 0.4 2.5

Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kyle Kuzma 52 21.8 6.3 4.2 0.4 0.7 2.3
Jordan Poole 51 15.6 2.4 3.6 1.1 0.4 1.9
Marvin Bagley III 10 13.8 8.1 1.3 0.6 0.6 0.1
Deni Avdija 53 13.2 6.4 3.8 0.8 0.4 1.1
Tyus Jones 53 12.6 2.8 6.7 1.2 0.3 1.6

Betting Trends

  • The Pelicans have beaten the spread 30 times in 54 games.
  • There have been 25 Pelicans games (out of 54) that hit the over this year.
  • A total of 19 times so far this season, New Orleans and its opponent have combined for more than 234.5 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 234.5 points, 6.4 more than the average point total for Pelicans games this season.
  • The Wizards’ record against the spread is 25-27-1.
  • Washington has covered the spread every time (1-0) as a 14.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • This year, 24 of the Wizards’ 53 games have hit the over.
  • There have been 27 Washington’s games this season with more than 234.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Wizards games this year (234.5) is 3.8 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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