With eight games on the NBA schedule Friday, one of the marquee NBA matchups sees the Philadelphia 76ers (35-27) host the New Orleans Pelicans (37-25). Philadelphia is seventh in the NBA rankings for the Eastern Conference after losing two consecutive games and going 4-6 in their last 10, while the Pelicans have won two in a row and are 7-3 in their last 10. The Pelicans beat the 76ers 124-114 in New Orleans on November 29.
Pelicans vs 76ers Picks
Philadelphia is just 2-5 as a home underdog and is even tougher without their star players. Expect New Orleans to cover the -8.5 (-110) spread.
- Pick: Under 221.5 (-110)
Let’s take a closer look at the scores and odds for the game and the Pelicans vs 76ers betting picks.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds
The Pelicans, despite being the road team, are massive betting favorites in the Pelicans vs 76ers betting picks with -320 moneyline odds and a -8.5 (-115) spread. The 76ers are +260 moneyline underdogs with a +8.5 (-105) spread. The total is 221.5, with over and under NBA odds of -110.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Information
New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers
Location of the game: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date & Time: Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: NBA TV
New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Analysis
New Orleans Pelicans Performance Recap and Analysis
The Pelicans come into the Pelicans vs 76ers betting picks among the hottest teams in NBA predictions to win the West. They’re fifth in the conference standings and have been playing incredible basketball over the last month or so. They’re 14th in PPG (116.6), eighth in field goal percentage (48.8), fifth in three-point field goal percentage (38.2), and also top-10 in rebounds (44.7), steals (8.3), offensive rating (118.8) and defensive rating (113.6).
The Pelicans are 19-13 on the road this season and have won consecutive games against the Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers. They’re 4-1 in their last five road games. Zion Williamson leads the New Orleans Pelicans players in scoring with 22.0 PPG and Brandon Ingram is not far behind with 21.7 PPG.
Key Injuries
The Pelicans have a relatively healthy lineup with just Dyson Daniels on the NBA injury report.
Betting Trends to Know
- New Orleans is fourth among NBA teams in record against the spread (ATS) at 34-27-1, including 17-13-1 on the road.
- However, they’re just 7-8 ATS as road favorites.
Philadelphia 76ers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Philadelphia 76ers lines have looked odd during the last month or so as the team has struggled without Joel Embiid, one of the best NBA players. Philadelphia is coming off consecutive losses to the Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets and are just 2-7 in their last nine home games. They’re 13th in PPG (116.8), 18th in three-point field goal percentage (36.1), and 19th in rebounds (43.0), so it’s no surprise they’re struggling without Embiid.
The 76ers are 19-14 overall at Wells Fargo Center this season. Tyrese Maxey has become more involved in the offense without Embiid. He’s second in scoring with 26.0 PPG, but is also sidelined with a concussion.
Key Injuries
Embiid and Maxey, the 76ers’ best two players, are out of the lineup for the Pelicans vs 76ers betting picks. They’re also without Robert Covington and De’Anthony Melton.
Betting Trends to Know
- Philadelphia is 33-29 ATS, including 17-16 at home and 2-5 as home underdog.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Picks
- Moneyline: The Pelicans should have no trouble beating the 76ers without Embiid and Maxey.
- Spread: Philadelphia is just 2-5 as a home underdog and is even tougher without their star players. Expect New Orleans to cover the -8.5 (-110) spread.
- Over/Under: The offense might be limited without the 76ers top two players. Moreover, the total has been under in five of the Pelicans’ last six games and eight of their last 10 games on the road.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
- NBA Pick: Under 221.5 (-110)
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