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NBA Betting Preview: Sixers vs Pelicans

The Philadelphia 76ers take the floor against the New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing the Sixers at -3.5. We can get odds of -110 and our prediction is that they’ll overcome the Pelicans.

Philadelphia 76ers have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Atlanta Hawks 117-107 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyrese Maxey tallied 28 points, while Valdez Edgecombe put up 20 and Kelly Oubre Jr. 17.

New Orleans Pelicans have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 139-118 home defeat to Milwaukee Bucks at Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson scored 32 points, with Saddiq Bey putting up 22 and Derik Queen contributing 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the Sixers claiming the win. Beating the Pelicans by a 124-114 scoreline. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Sixers are averaging 115.5 points, 41.4 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 47.1% from the field and 82.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 116.6 points and 43.4 rebounds per matchup.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.8 points, 6.2 assists and 3.1 (33.7%) 3-pointers made, while Valdez Edgecombe averages 6.1 rebounds.

The Pelicans have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.7 points, 43.3 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 77.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 114.3 points and 48.9 rebounds.

Zion Williamson is averaging 21.5 points, Saddiq Bey 7.1 rebounds and Trey Murphy 4.6 assists along with 3.5 (36.5%) 3-pointers made.

Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Take on Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be Sixers on the spread. You can land odds of -110 that the favorites are able to cover the -3.5 line and they're more than capable in this NBA contest.

Our expert NBA handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key 76ers vs Pelicans stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Sixers in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Sixers in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games.

Sixers -3.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this figure between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 116 - 110 Pelicans

The 76ers might be able to claim a win and we’re siding with a 116-110 scoreline in their favor. A small stake can provide a big return and there are tasty odds available.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Philadelphia 76ers are -164 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. New Orleans Pelicans are the underdogs at +138 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

3.5 is the spread and 230.5 is the total points line. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 230.5, then the odds are -112.

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Moneyline

76ers

-164

Pelicans

+138

Point Spread

76ers -3.5

-110

Pelicans +3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 230.5

-112

Over 230.5

-108

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The Pelicans are 3-7 in their last 10 home games, averaging 113.60 points on offense and surrendering 117.20 on defense.

The Sixers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 113.90 points on average and giving up 112.20.

The most recent Smoothie King Center meeting saw the Pelicans claim a 112-99 win over the Sixers. In their past 6 head-to-head matchups at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have recorded four victories, while the Sixers have managed two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O230.5	U230.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		3-7	230.80	113.60	117.20	5	5
Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats		6-4	226.10	113.90	112.20	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
• U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 226.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.50 pts and allowed 116.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 113.90 pts and allowed 112.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.70 pts and allowed 114.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.60 pts and allowed 117.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.80 (82.89%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 24.50
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 11.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.20 (82.81%)
• Rebounds: Total 42, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 22.20
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 9.50
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 21.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.40 (76.99%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 32.40
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.00 (30%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.60 (78.15%)
• Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 13.50, Defensive 31.50
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 13.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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