<p>The Washington Wizards will visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The Wizards, led by head coach Brian Keefe, have struggled this season with a 16-46 record. They are currently on a seven-game losing streak and rank 13th in the Eastern Conference.</p> <p>The Pelicans, with interim head coach James Borrego, hold a 20-45 record. They rank 13th in the Western Conference and are on a one-game losing streak. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as they meet in this midseason game.</p> <h2>Wizards vs Pelicans Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans</li><li>Venue: Smoothie King Center</li><li>Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Pelicans -10.5, Wizards +10.5</li></ul> <h2>Washington Wizards Team Preview</h2> <p>The Washington Wizards have faced a challenging stretch of games, losing their last three outings. They fell to the Utah Jazz with a score of 122-112. Despite the loss, Julian Reese delivered a strong performance with 18 points and 20 rebounds.</p> <p>In their recent game against the Orlando Magic, the Wizards lost 126-109. Will Riley stood out, scoring 19 points and providing 5 assists. Their field goal percentage for the game was 46.7%.</p> <p>Against the Houston Rockets, the Wizards lost by a narrow margin of 123-118. Bilal Coulibaly led the team with 23 points. The Wizards' shooting was efficient, with a field goal percentage of 48.4%.</p> <h2>New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview</h2> <p>The New Orleans Pelicans recently had a mix of wins and losses. They won against the Sacramento Kings, scoring 133 points with a 50% field goal rate. However, they faced losses to the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, with close and competitive scores.</p> <p>The Pelicans score an average of 115.2 points per game. They attempt many field goals, ranking 5th in the league, but their shooting accuracy ranks lower. Defensively, the Pelicans allow 120.2 points per game, indicating room for improvement in defense.</p> <p>Trey Murphy III leads the team with 21.9 points per game. Zion Williamson follows closely, contributing 21.5 points per game. Dejounte Murray, though questionable due to conditioning, plays a key role in the team's performance when available.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread, pick the Wizards at +10.5. The Pelicans score 115.2 points per game, while the Wizards allow 123.0 points per game. The projected score has the Pelicans winning 121-112, which is a 9-point difference. This makes the Wizards a solid choice against the spread.</p> <p>For the over/under, go with the under at 244.5. The combined average points for both teams is 235.4 per game. With a projected total of 233 points, the under looks like the safer option. Both teams have defenses that allow high points, but the line is set high enough to lean towards the under.</p>

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