The New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers meet Friday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers, and they play the Celtics, Bulls, and Mavericks next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 107.1 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.6 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 22.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Suns, beat the Wizards, and they play the Magic, Thunder, and Knicks next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 107.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.5 points and 5.7 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 15 road games following a loss.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 11 home games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The 76ers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
- The Pelicans have won six of their last nine games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents after losing as favorites.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.1) this season.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. ranks 11th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Yves Missi ranks 10th in the league for second-chance points (108) this season.
- Brandon Boston Jr. ranks 16th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (1.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.9).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebound percentage this season (47.7%).
- The New Orleans Pelicans are the only team to lose a home game against the Raptors this season.
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for point differential per game this season (-10.1).
76ers vs Pelicans Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans are getting healthier with the return of Zion and Alvarado, but they lost to the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers after a honeymoon win over the Wizards. The Pelicans now go on the road, where they’re 2-15 SU on the season. The Philadelphia 76ers are still banged up, and it makes it hard to trust them from night to night, but they’re at home and are in a much better spot than the Pelicans. Check the injury report to see if Paul George is cleared. But even with Maxey leading the way, the 76ers should win this game at home. I’ll lay the points with the 76ers at home.