Risky to make a habit of backing the Wiz but there are extenuating circumstances tonight at Smoothie King. Consider that the host Pels have lost 11 straight... and now laying 7.5 points? (Sheesh!) This is a 'Nawlins side still minus its top two weapons (Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson) and has lost 29 of its last 32 games; laying points vs. the Tennessee Volunteers might be a challenge for the Pels in their current state of affairs. Washington has at least tasted victory lately (vs the Hornets twice and the Bulls since Dec. 19) and whose last seven losses have been to top-caliber foes (Knicks twice, Thunder, Bucks, Celtics, Cavs, and Griz). Note these teams meet again on Sunday in D.C. Play Wizards

FanDuel. Corey Kispert has cleared this line in 12 of his last 18 games, averaging 11.4 points per game this season. Yes, the Wizards are healthier now, with only one member of their main rotation slated to miss tonight’s game (Bilal Coulibaly), but Kispert should be in prime position to capitalize on tonight’s matchup. The Pelicans allow both the second most catches per and shoot three pointers and fastbreak points - the two staples of Kispert’s scoring profile.

The Wizards have 4 wins this month. Might not sound like much but they had 2 wins through their first 20 games. They've knocked off the Nuggets and took the Knick to OT and whipped the Bulls. They can score in bunches and if this game is played at their pace they'll win. Pels have lost 11 in a row, and 1 win in their 21 and have 1 win over 7 points all season. They don't win let alone win big. This is way too many points to be laying, even vs a team with just 1 road win all season.