New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Pelicans and 76ers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Pelicans are at 7-31.
  • Defensively, New Orleans are giving up 117.2 points per game.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.
  • The 76ers head into the game at 15-20.
  • The 76ers are averaging 107.4 points per game so far.
  • The 76ers are coming off a 109-103 win vs. the Pelicans.

Pelicans vs 76ers Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (+147) will travel to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (-176) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 220 points.

Philadelphia (-4) is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 15-20. New Orleans is 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 7-31 and has lost two straight games.

Pelicans vs. 76ers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers
  • Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
  • Date: Friday, January 10th
  • Betting Odds PHI -4, NO +147 | PHI -176 O/U 220

Pelicans Preview: Are New Orleans Ready for a Road Win?

The Pelicans fell to 7-31 on the season after a 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Despite being favored by 2 points at home, New Orleans not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 219, just under the 223.5-point line.

New Orleans got off to a rough start, trailing 40-24 after the 1st quarter and 75-42 at halftime. They outscored Portland 34-23 in the 3rd quarter but couldn’t close the gap, as they entered the 4th quarter down 98-76 and were unable to mount a comeback.

In the Pelicans' 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers, CJ McCollum led the way with 23 points, shooting 58.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. He scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added another 12 in the 3rd. Dejounte Murray contributed 20 points, with 7 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, shooting 57.1% and making 2 threes at 40%.

The Pelicans shot 44.4% from the field, with a 32.4% mark from beyond the arc, connecting on 12 threes. Jordan Hawkins struggled, hitting just 25% of his shots and 22.2% from three, finishing with 10 points and 2 made threes.

The Pelicans struggled defensively in the 1st half, giving up 75 points, including 40 in the 1st quarter, in their 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers. They tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 44 points, but the damage was done. Overall, New Orleans allowed Portland to shoot 54% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pelicans gave up 13 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Blazers to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. New Orleans recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks but allowed 15 offensive rebounds.

76ers Preview: Can Philadelphia Lock in a Home Win?

The Pelicans’ season continued to spiral with a 119-100 loss to the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, dropping their record to 7-31. New Orleans, favored by 2 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 219 fell short of the 223.5 O/U line.

New Orleans fell behind early, trailing 40-24 after the 1st quarter and 75-42 at halftime. They showed signs of life in the 3rd, outscoring Portland 34-23, but the Blazers maintained control in the 4th, winning the quarter 21-24.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers to a win over the Wizards, scoring 29 points despite shooting just 40.7% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range. Guerschon Yabusele contributed 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 71.4% clip, while Eric Gordon added 15 points, making 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency.

Philadelphia made 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc and 45.5% overall. Maxey scored 14 of his 29 points in the 3rd quarter, while Kelly Oubre added 9 of his 15 points in the opening period.

The 76ers put together a solid defensive performance on Wednesday, holding the Wizards to 103 points. Philadelphia gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the middle, allowing just 23 points in the 2nd quarter and 26 in the 3rd.

Overall, the Wizards shot 44% from the field, including 43% from beyond the arc, where they hit 13 threes. The 76ers sent Washington to the line just 9 times, where they made 6 free throws. Philadelphia also recorded 8 steals and 11 blocks in the game.

Pelicans vs 76ers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although New Orleans has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 111. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 7-3 ATS.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pelicans have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
  • As the betting favorite, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 9-1 in these matchups.

Pelicans vs 76ers Prediction

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