Wizards vs. Pelicans odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, December 13 predictions from proven model

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Wizards vs. Pelicans odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, December 13 predictions from proven model

The Washington Wizards will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Washington is 3-19 overall and 1-7 at home, while New Orleans is 13-11 overall and 4-7 on the road. The Pelicans sit in 10th place in the Western Conference standings, while the Wizards rank 14th in the East. 

The Pelicans are favored by 7.5 points in the latest Wizards vs. Pelicans odds, and the over/under is set at 241.5 points. Before entering any Pelicans vs. Wizards picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 8 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 97-51 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $4,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on New Orleans vs. Washington. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for the game:

  • Wizards vs. Pelicans spread: Wizards +7.5
  • Wizards vs. Pelicans over/under: 241.5 points
  • Wizards vs. Pelicans money line: Wizards: +243, Pelicans: -304
  • Wizards vs. Pelicans picks: See picks here

What you need to know about the Wizards

The Wizards' recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fifth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Philadelphia, falling 146-101. The Wizards have not had much luck with the 76ers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.

Washington has lost each of its last seven games at home, but the Wizards are 9-1 in their last 10 home games against the Pelicans. 

What you need to know about the Pelicans

Meanwhile, New Orleans strolled past Minnesota with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 121-107. The win was just what the Pelicans needed coming off of a 133-89 loss in their prior contest.

Zion Williamson was the offensive standout of the matchup as he scored 36 points along with five rebounds. Those 36 points set a new season-high mark for Williamson. For the season, Williamson is averaging 22.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. 

How to make Wizards vs. Pelicans picks

The model has simulated Wizards vs. Pelicans 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under, and it also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.