Wizards vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 10 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 10, 2026, 12:10AM | Published: Jan 9, 2026, 2:06PM
The Washington Wizards will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Saturday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson and Kyshawn George, the Wizards are aiming to beat a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Jordan Poole.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Wizards vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Washington vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 61% chance of beating the Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Wizards vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Capital One Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Wizards $2.25, Pelicans $1.67
- Line: Wizards +3 ($1.91), Pelicans -3 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 242.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Wizards at $2.25 and the Pelicans at $1.67.
The Wizards are 3-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Pelicans (-3) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 242.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (-3) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 242.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Wizards vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans -3 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 242.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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Wizards vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Wizards vs Pelicans at Capital One Arena on Saturday is the Pelicans winning 121-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Washington vs New Orleans game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
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Wizards vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Wizards and Pelicans at Capital One Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 10 January 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs New Orleans predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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