After clinching wins in 49 games last season and losing in the of the postseason, the New Orleans Pelicans have an over/under of 46.5 wins for the upcoming season.
Here is what you need to place your NBA futures bets on this upcoming season.
Pelicans Projected Wins This Season
- For the 2024-25 NBA regular season, our team-comparison model puts the Pelicans at 51 victories.
- The Pelicans have a 52.4% chance of eclipsing their season win total over/under (46.5) based on the current odds (-110).
- The Pelicans’ implied probability is 2% to win the NBA Championship based on their +5000 odds.
Pelicans Strength of Schedule
- According to their opponents’ combined win total last year (3284), the Pelicans have drawn the 16th-ranked schedule in the NBA.
- The Pelicans face the ninth-toughest schedule (based on our predictions) this year.
- Based on the projected win total of its opponents this year (3239), New Orleans has to deal with the 10th-toughest schedule in the league.
- The Pelicans have the luxury of facing the fifth-easiest divisional schedule this season (based on their Southwest Division opponents’ combined win total last year).
Pelicans Last Season Betting Stats
- The Pelicans won 31 of the 50 games they were the moneyline favorite last season (62%).
- New Orleans compiled a 44-38-0 ATS record last year.
- Last season, the Pelicans were the underdog 32 times and won 18, or 56.2%, of those games.
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 |
| 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 |
| Dereon Seabron | G | 6 | 2.3 | Pistons |
| E.J. Liddell | F | 8 | 0.5 | Bulls |
