Washington Wizards vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 8, 2026

The market projected 239.5 total points, but New Orleans and Washington served up 256 combined—a brisk 16.5 points over the line that told the story of a first half that simply refused to slow down. The opening quarter exploded for 67 combined points, the game's high-water mark, as both offenses lit up early. Washington kept pace through the first half's 132 combined points, but the Pelicans' depth wore down the Wizards in the second half, when the pace ground to 124 combined over the final 24 minutes.

New Orleans' balanced attack proved decisive. Trey Murphy III led the way with 24 points and 5 rebounds, while Saddiq Bey added 23 points and 10 boards, and Zion Williamson chipped in 20 points as the home side pulled away for a 138–118 final. Washington's Tre Johnson matched his team-leading output with 20 points and 4 rebounds, while Will Riley contributed 19 points and Trae Young orchestrated with 17 points and 8 assists, but couldn't generate enough stops to keep pace. The Wizards came in allowing 125.4 points per game over their last 10, and the Pelicans—averaging 117.9 scored and 119.3 allowed—simply capitalized on that defensive vulnerability. The total climbed from 239.5 open to 244.5 at close, yet still fell short of the final 256. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed.