Wizards vs Pelicans 8/7/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Washington Wizards look to snap a four-game losing streak when playing the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Washington lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 107-98 in their most recent outing on Wednesday. Thomas Bryant led the Wizards in the loss with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Washington will be eliminated from playoff contention with another loss or a win by Orlando or Brooklyn.

Rui Hachimura is leading the Wizards in scoring with an average 13.2 points per game.The second leading scorer and leading rebounder for Washington is Thomas Bryant with averages of 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Washington is finding it hard to score with its top two scorers from the regular-season Bradley Beal and David Bertans out of action. 

New Orleans will complete a back to back on Friday when playing the Washington Wizards after facing the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. The Pelicans defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 109-99 on Tuesday, Zion Williamson scored 23 points, pulled down seven rebounds and handed out five assists in just 25 minutes of action for New Orleans.

Brandon Ingram is leading New Orleans in scoring with an average of 24.1 points per game, while Derrick Favors is the leading rebounder with an average of 9.9 per game and Lonzo Ball is the leader in assists with an average of 6.9 per game. New Orleans has six players averaging double-figures in scoring.