<p>The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Friday. Both teams have struggled early this season. The Pelicans hold an 8-31 record, while the Wizards are 10-26.</p> <p>The Pelicans are on a nine-game losing streak. Interim Head Coach James Borrego leads the team. On the other side, the Wizards recently lost to the 76ers but showed promise with a win over the Magic earlier. Head Coach Brian Keefe looks to guide the team back on track.</p> <h2>Pelicans vs Wizards Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Washington Wizards</li><li>Venue: Capital One Arena</li><li>Date: Friday, January 9, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Pelicans -2.5 (-108), Wizards +2.5 (-114), Pelicans MoneyLine -131, Wizards MoneyLine +109, Over/Under 240</li></ul> <h2>New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview</h2> <body><p>The New Orleans Pelicans are looking to bounce back after a tough stretch of games. They recently played against the Atlanta Hawks, losing 117-100. Zion Williamson led the team with 22 points, while Jordan Poole added 21 points.</p> <p>The Pelicans have struggled on defense this season. They allow 122.7 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the league. Their defense against the three-point shot has also been a concern, allowing 15 made threes per game.</p> <p>Injuries have impacted the Pelicans' performance. Key players like Dejounte Murray and Saddiq Bey are currently sidelined. Trey Murphy III is also questionable due to back spasms, affecting their lineup stability.</p></body> <h2>Washington Wizards Team Preview</h2> <p>The Washington Wizards have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Orlando Magic with a score of 120-112. However, they faced losses against the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves, with scores of 110-131 and 115-141, respectively.</p> <p>On the offensive side, the Wizards average 113.5 points per game, which ranks them 24th. They shoot 46.4% from the field and make 13 three-pointers per game. The team struggles with free throws, ranking 27th in both attempts and makes.</p> <p>Defensively, the Wizards have room for improvement, allowing 124.2 points per game, which ranks them 29th. They excel in steals, averaging 7.1 per game, ranking 3rd. However, they face challenges in blocked shots, ranking 29th in this category.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, take the Pelicans at -2.5. The Pelicans score 114.5 points per game, while the Wizards allow 124.2 points per game. With the Pelicans as the favorite and their better defensive stats compared to the Wizards, they are likely to cover the spread.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, go with the over at 240. Both teams allow more than 122 points per game, and their defensive stats are weak. The projected score might be Pelicans 122, Wizards 118, pushing the total over 240.</p>

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