The New Orleans Pelicans (6-29) aim to stop a 15-game road losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (6-26) on January 5, 2025.

Keep reading for everything you need to know about this matchup between the Wizards and Pelicans, including how to catch the action live.

Pelicans vs. Wizards Game Info

• When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
• TV Channel: MNMT, Gulf Coast Sports

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Pelicans Stats Insights

• The Pelicans are shooting 44.3% from the field this season, 3.1 percentage points lower than the 47.4% the Wizards allow to opponents.
• In games New Orleans shoots higher than 47.4% from the field, it is 3-6 overall.
• The Pelicans are the 25th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Wizards sit at 14th.
• The Pelicans average 107.4 points per game, 14.8 fewer points than the 122.2 the Wizards give up.
• New Orleans has a 4-2 record when putting up more than 122.2 points.

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Wizards Stats Insights

• The Wizards’ 44.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.1 percentage points lower than the Pelicans have given up to their opponents (48.7%).
• Washington has put together a 3-3 straight-up record in games it shoots over 48.7% from the field.
• The Wizards are the 14th-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Pelicans sit at sixth.
• The Wizards’ 109.3 points per game are 8.7 fewer points than the 118 the Pelicans allow to opponents.
• When it scores more than 118 points, Washington is 5-3.

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Pelicans Home & Away Comparison

• The Pelicans are scoring 112.3 points per game this season in home games, which is 10.6 more points than they’re averaging away from home (101.7).
• Defensively New Orleans has played better in home games this season, allowing 117.2 points per game, compared to 119.1 in away games.
• The Pelicans are averaging 12.7 three-pointers per game with a 36% shooting percentage from downtown in home games, which is 2.8 more threes and 5.3% points better than they’re averaging on the road (9.9 threes per game, 30.7% three-point percentage).

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Wizards Home & Away Comparison

• At home the Wizards are better offensively, putting up 110.9 points per game, compared to 107.1 away. They’re also better defensively, allowing 121.9 points per game at home, and 122.6 on the road.
• Washington is allowing fewer points at home (121.9 per game) than on the road (122.6).
• This year the Wizards are picking up more assists at home (26.3 per game) than on the road (23.8).

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