NBA · Friday, October 16, 2026
Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). Game 8 of 12 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Washington Wizards played at New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Washington Wizards 106, New Orleans Pelicans 107. Washington Wizards had 3 full days off since the last game. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Washington Wizards 106, New Orleans Pelicans 107
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Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards lost at home against Brooklyn Nets 122-131 on Mon, Oct 12. Full days off before this game: 3.
Next on the schedule: home against Milwaukee Bucks on Wed, Oct 21 at 7:00 PM ET.
Home
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans won on the road at Dallas Mavericks 101-97 on Wed, Oct 14. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: home against Indiana Pacers on Wed, Oct 21 at 8:00 PM ET.
- Washington Wizards had 3 full days off since the last game.
- Rest edge to Washington Wizards: 2 more days off than New Orleans Pelicans.
Research checklist for Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Washington Wizards and New Orleans Pelicans close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans start on Fri, Oct 16?
Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans was scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, October 16, 2026. It was game 8 of 12 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans on Fri, Oct 16?
Washington Wizards 106, New Orleans Pelicans 107 (final).
When did Washington Wizards last play before this game?
Washington Wizards lost at home against Brooklyn Nets 122-131 on Mon, Oct 12.
When did New Orleans Pelicans last play before this game?
New Orleans Pelicans won on the road at Dallas Mavericks 101-97 on Wed, Oct 14.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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