The Washington Wizards (22-26) face the New Orleans Pelicans (26-23) on the road for the third game of their 5-game road trip Saturday night. Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Wizards have won their last 4 games. They are 10-5 in their last 15 games. They are coming off a 108-103 road win over the Houston Rockets, covering the 2.5-point spread as favorites on Wednesday.
The Pelicans are mired in a 6-game losing streak. They are 3-11 in their last 14 contests. Their last game was Wednesday night, a 111-102 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves as 2-point favorites.
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