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NBA SPEC 2026-03-08 · Evening Edition WIN

Wizards vs. Pelicans

Wizards vs. Pelicans: Over 239.5
57%
Entry Price
$425K
Volume
7:00 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
+0.43u
P&L

ANALYSIS

Our projection is driven by Washington’s league-leading 105.97 pace and their 29th-ranked defense (121.5 DRTG), which is further compromised today by the confirmed absence of Anthony Davis (finger). New Orleans' defensive efficiency has cratered to a 119.1 rating over their last five games, and after seeing them participate in a 256-point track meet on March 5th, we expect this matchup to comfortably exceed the 239.5 total.
Key Data
WSH 1st in Pace (104.5); NO 28th in Def Rating over last 3 games; Proj total 246.1.

OUTCOME

Washington Wizards 118 - New Orleans Pelicans 138
Graded from ESPN final score

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