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The Washington Wizards (16-46) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (20-45) after losing five straight road games. The Pelicans are double-digit favorites by 10.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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Pelicans vs. Wizards Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Pelicans 122, Wizards 113.
- Moneyline Pick: Pelicans (-455)
- Total Pick: Under 244.5 (computer predicts 235.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Wizards (+10.5)
Recent Pelicans vs. Wizards Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Pelicans | -3 | 242.5 | -147 | +123 | 128-107 NO |
| 1/5/2025 | Pelicans | -5.5 | 232.5 | -220 | +180 | 110-98 NO |
| 1/3/2025 | Pelicans | -7.5 | 233 | -293 | +235 | 132-120 NO |
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 36-28-1 this season.
- In New Orleans' 62 games with a set total, 34 have hit the over (54.8%).
- This season, the Pelicans have been favored 12 times and won nine, or 75%, of those games.
- New Orleans has not entered a game this season with shorter moneyline odds than -455.
Wizards 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Washington has a 26-36-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Wizards are 14-22 against the spread when an underdog by 10.5 points or more this season.
- Washington has hit the over in 33 of its 62 games with a set total (53.2%).
- The Wizards have compiled a 14-43 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 24.6% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +347 or longer, Washington has a record of 4-29 (12.1%).
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Pelicans vs. Wizards Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans: None
Wizards
Wizards:
Alex Sarr: Out (Hamstring),
Anthony Davis: Out (Finger),
D'Angelo Russell: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related),
Jamir Watkins: Out (Foot),
Tristan Vukcevic: Out (Thigh),
Cam Whitmore: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Kyshawn George: Out (Elbow)
Pelicans vs. Wizards Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and MNMT
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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