Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans Predictions (2-14-24)

Inside The Wizards staff gives you their predictions and analysis for the game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Washington Wizards (9-44) are on the road to face the New Orleans Pelicans (32-22) at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. E.S.T.

This is the second and last match up between the Wizards and Pelicans on the season.

New Orleans won the first game at Washington 142-122, but lots has changed since that game in early December.

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The Wizards really gave the Dallas Mavericks a run for their money in the loss on Monday but eventually the Mavericks pulled away at the end.

Since interim head coach Brian Keefe has taken over Washington has improved drastically on defense.

The Pelicans have been on a tear lately winning four of five games and currently sit in sixth place in the Western Conference standings.

Let's see how the Inside The Wizards staff views the game tonight.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) fakes Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) in the third quarter at Capital One Arena / Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Gage Sheets: Pelicans 122 Wizards 113

Washington has been playing much better as of late and their intensity is keeping them in games.

Unfortunately, the shot making is not there especially late in games.

Wizards guard Jordan Poole was supposed to be a guy that helps in that area, but he can't score at any point in the game but especially not late.

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This game will be close for most of the game but at some point, New Orleans will go on a run to gain some separation and keep it.

Pelicans win but Washington keeps it close enough to cover the 12.5-point spread.

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