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Washington vs. New Orleans. NBA Match Prediction
On January 6, two teams-outsiders of their conferences will take to the court – Washington and New Orleans. In the previous match, the Wizards lost to the Pelicans in New Orleans, but now they have a chance to take revenge in front of their fans. Will Washington be able to change the outcome and please their fans? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Washington Wizards
USACurrent form
The capital club continues to disappoint its fans, occupying the last place in the Eastern Conference. Brian Keefe charges lack stability and teamwork. In the last match against New Orleans, the visitors showed a good game in attack, but failed in defense (120:132). Despite the efforts of Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma, the team failed to turn the tide of the game.
Washington returns home, where they play noticeably better. In the upcoming match, the team will try to impose its style of play, using the support of the stands. Brian Keefe is counting on a fighting lineup, which gives hope for a successful performance. The main task is to improve the game in defense and find a balance between attacking and defensive actions.
Disqualifications and injuries
Marvin Bagley and Sadiq Bey will miss the next match due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The capital club has won three of its last five home matches.
Estimated lineup: Champagne - Kuzma, Sarr - Carrington, Poole.
New Orleans Pelicans
USACurrent form
The Pelicans are also in last place, but in the Western Conference. The team continues to alternate successful matches with failures. In the game against Washington, C.J. McCollum showed fantastic performance, scoring 50 points, which was a key factor in the victory. However, the question of stability remains open, as the team often fails in defense.
New Orleans plays uncertainly on the road, which makes the upcoming match a serious test. Willie Green charges understand that the hosts will try to dictate their terms, so they will need maximum effort to repeat their success. The key task for the visitors is to maintain concentration and not allow major lapses in defense.
Disqualifications and injuries
Brandon Ingram and Karlo Matkovic are still recovering from injuries and will not help the team in the next meeting.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pelicans have won 4 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
Probable lineup: Murphy - Jones, Missy - Murray, McCollum.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Washington win
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the Wizards have won in the first quarter.
2.22Bet 1st quarter: total over 59.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 59 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.91Tip and bets
Washington has a good chance of revenge. The team has returned home and is ready to correct the mistakes of the previous match. With the support of the fans, the Wizards can impose their game on the Pelicans, especially in attack. On the other hand, New Orleans demonstrated in the last meeting that it is capable of acting effectively against the capital club.
A tense game is expected, where the hosts will try to take revenge, and the guests will try to prove that their previous victory was not a fluke. Given the motivation of both sides, the match promises to be productive and the hosts will have a chance of overall success.
Our prediction is a Washington victory with a handicap of (+5.5) points for 1.78
Bet on total
The previous game showed that both teams prefer an attacking style, practically forgetting about defense. Washington and New Orleans are unlikely to change tactics, which will again lead to a large number of points. In our opinion, the total will be broken.
Forecast - total over 233.5 points for 1.67
Bet on statistics
Washington will enter the match with a desire to rehabilitate themselves before their fans. The support of the stands and a fighting squad should help the team show more aggressive and productive basketball. We believe that the capital club will beat its individual total.
Forecast - Washington individual total over 113 points for 1.67
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