The New Orleans Pelicans are -105 to hit the over on 45.5 wins in 2024-25. They went 49-33 last season and were defeated in the of the postseason.
Here’s the intel you need to place your NBA futures bets on this upcoming season.
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New Orleans Pelicans to win Over 45.5 games
Pelicans Projected Wins This Season
- The projected win total for the Pelicans in 2024-25, based on our comparative team-strength analysis, is 28.
- According to the moneyline, the Pelicans’ implied probability is 51.2% to go over their regular season over/under of 45.5 wins.
- In 2024-25, the Pelicans are currently +5000 to win the NBA Championship, meaning they’re being given a 2% chance of winning it all.
Pelicans Strength of Schedule
- The Pelicans have been handed the 16th-ranked schedule this season (based on their opponents’ combined win total last year).
- Based on our predictions, the Pelicans have drawn the 17th-ranked schedule in terms of toughness.
- Taking into account the projected win total of its opponents this year (3487), New Orleans faces the second-toughest schedule in the league.
- The Pelicans will face the fifth-easiest divisional schedule in the NBA, based on their Southwest Division opponents’ combined win total last year (560).
Pelicans Last Season Betting Stats
- The Pelicans won 31 of the 50 games they were the moneyline favorite last season (62%).
- New Orleans went 44-38-0 ATS last season.
- The Pelicans won 18, or 56.2%, of the 32 games they played as underdogs last season.
Pelicans Changes This Offseason
New Players
| Name | Position | 2023-24 GP | 2023-24 PPG | Former Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | G | 78 | 22.5 | Hawks |
| Daniel Theis | F-C | 60 | 6.3 | Clippers |
| Trey Jemison | C | 25 | 6.8 | Grizzlies |
| Brandon Boston Jr. | G | 32 | 5.2 | Clippers |
| Javonte Green | G-F | 9 | 12.2 | Bulls |
| Jamal Cain | F | 26 | 3.7 | Heat |
Departing Players
| Name | Position | 2023-24 GP | 2023-24 PPG | New Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Valanciunas | C | 82 | 12.2 | Wizards |
| Dyson Daniels | G | 61 | 5.8 | Hawks |
| Naji Marshall | F | 66 | 7.1 | Mavericks |
| Larry Nance Jr. | F | 61 | 5.7 | Hawks |
| Cody Zeller | C | 42 | 1.8 | Hawks |
| E.J. Liddell | F | 8 | 0.5 | Bulls |
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