Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Prediction for Sunday, March 8, 2026
Use Code WWWC The NBA calendar rolls on with an inter conference matchup on Sunday, March 8. Read our Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Wizards are 16-46 overall this season. They have lost 10 of their last 12 games coming into this matchup. The Pelicans are 20-45 this season, but they have won five of their last eight games. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 7 P.M. EST.
Trae Young makes Wizards debut on Thursday
Washington is 16-46 overall this season. The Wizards are in third-to-last place in the Eastern Conference. Washington is 5-24 when playing on the road, one of the worst road records in the sport. The Wizards have lost seven straight games. They have also lost 10 of their last 12 games.
In their last game, the Wizards lost 122-112 at home on Thursday, March 5. Washington never led in the final three quarters of the game. They shot 47% from the field and 43% from behind the 3-point line. In his Wizards debut, Trae Young scored 12 points on 4-for-9 shooting. Julian Reese led the team with 18 points.
Alex Sarr leads the team with 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Bub Carrington is passing for a team-high 4.5 assists per game.
Get Free $30 Credit for Premium Picks + Exclusive Discounts
Subscribe Now
Washington is the 26th ranked offensive team and the second-worst defensive team in the sport. The Wizards are also the worst rebounding team.
Washington is averaging 112.2 points per game, which ranks 25th. They are the 25th ranked shooting team, making 45.9% from the field. The Wizards are the 18th ranked 3-point shooting team, hitting 35.5% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Wizards are allowing 123 points per game, which ranks second-most. They are the 25th ranked defense allowing 47.9% from the field. Opponents are hitting 36.7% from behind the 3-point line, placing Washington 24th.
Washington is 26-36 against the spread this season. They 5-6 against the spread with two days of rest. The Wizards are 10-13 against the spread when playing the West. They are 10-19 against the spread when playing on the road. The over is 33-29 when the Wizards have played this season. The over is 24-21 after a loss for the Wizards. The under is 14-9 when Washington has played the West.
Pelicans playing well at home against equally rated teams
New Orleans is 20-45 overall this season. The Pelicans are in 13th place in the West. They are 5.5 games ahead of Sacramento for the worst record in the NBA. They are 11-21 when playing on the road this season. The Pelicans have lost three of their last four games. But, they have won five of their last eight outings.
In their last game, the Pelicans lost 118-116 to the Suns on the road on Friday, March 6. The Pelicans kept the game close in the final quarter, but they couldn’t come away with the final punch. New Orleans shot 45% from the field and 36% from behind the 3-point line in the loss. Trey Murphy III led the team with 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting.
Murphy leads the team with 21.9 points per game. Derik Queen is grabbing 7.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
New Orleans ranks 21st in offense in the league. The Pelicans rank fifth-worst in defensive while they are also the 21st ranked rebounding team.
New Orleans are averaging 115.1 points per game, which ranks 17th. They are the 19th ranked shooting team, hitting 46.4% from the field. The Pelicans are the fifth-worst 3-point shooting team in the league, hitting 34.4% from behind the arc.
On defense, New Orleans is allowing 120.2 points per game, which ranks third-worst. They are allowing 47.7% from the field, placing them 24th overall. The Pelicans are allowing 34.9% from behind the 3-point line, which ranks seventh.
The Pelicans are 29-24-1 against the spread this season. New Orleans is 7-2 against the spread when they have had two days of rest. The Pelicans are 4-0 against the spread when they have been home favorites this year. New Orleans is also 5-1 against the spread as a favorite.
The Pelicans are 36-28-1 against the spread this season. New Orleans is 10-5 against the spread when playing with a rest disadvantage. They are 5-2 against the spread as a home favorite. The Pelicans are 9-14 against the spread when playing teams from the East. The over is 34-31 when the Pelicans have played this season. The under is 4-3 when playing as a home favorite. The over is 10-5 when playing with a rest disadvantage. The over is 12-11 when playing Eastern Conference teams.
Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks
Wizards vs Pelicans Spread Pick
- Take the Pelicans to cover (5 units)
New Orleans has found ways to win against teams that have struggled this season. They are 5-2 against the spread as a home favorite this season. The Wizards because of injuries are all out of sorts and they haven’t been playing well, especially with the addition of Trae Young. The Pelicans are 10-5 against the spread when playing with a rest disadvantage this year, too.
Take the Pelicans to cover.
Wizards vs Pelicans Over/Under Pick
Take the over (5 units)
Defense continues to be a big reason why both teams have been poor this year. They are allowing easy baskets and transition points with ease. Expect a high scoring game in this one because of both team’s inability to guard. The over is 12-11 when the Pelicans have played the East. The over is 24-21 when the Wizards are coming off of a win.
Take the over on Sunday.
Never Tried Winners and Whiners? Now Is Your Chance
- Get your first daily picks package for ONLY $1 using coupon code DOLLAR
- If the pick loses, we credit your account with 3 Flex Picks
- If the pick wins, we still give you 1 Flex Pick on the house
- Win or lose, you walk away ahead. One dollar. No catch.
- Check out more NBA predictions
Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
New Users – Bet $5 Get $200 in Bet Reset Tokens for 5 Days
