Pelicans vs. Wizards Odds & Betting Predictions - January 10, 2026

The Pelicans face off against the Wizards on Friday night and I’m locking in on Zion. The Wizards just traded away CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert for Trae Young and I always expect that type of personnel change to impact the team’s rotations and defensive communication even if they weren’t the best defensive players. That’s even a slight knock to the already worst defense in the league that plays at the sixth-fastest Pace. As for Zion. He’s had three rougher games in a row but still put up 22 in his last game out against Atlanta. The key for me is that Zion absolutely dominates the interior and this is a spot where the Wizards struggle. They cannot defend the hoop. Other players like Giannis, Randle, and Jalen Johnson who can get to the rack at will also had very strong games against the Wizards. This line is high relative to his full season performance but the matchup is excellent.

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