The Washington Wizards'(9-44) visit the'New Orleans Pelicans'(32-22) Wednesday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Wizards vs. Pelicans'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0
The Wizards have lost 7 games in a row after falling 112-104 to the Dallas Mavericks Monday while covering as 12-point road underdogs. F Deni Avdija'scored a team-high 25 points while G'Tyus Jones'(14 points, 16 assists) and F Marvin Bagley III'(12 points, 13 rebounds) each had a double-double. Washington shot 41.5% from the field and just 21.9% from 3 in the loss.
The Pelicans have won back-to-back games after taking down the Memphis Grizzlies 96-87 Monday night while failing to cover as 9.5-point road favorites. F Herbert Jones'scored a team-high 17 points with 9 rebounds while 5 total New Orleans players scored in double figures. The team shot 41% from the field in the win.