The New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. 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 beat the Grizzlies, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Hornets next. The Pelicans have lost 15 of their last 20 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.4 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 121.2 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.9 points and 6 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22 points and 6.2 rebounds. Saddiq Bey is the third double-digit scorer, and Jordan Poole is dishing 3.1 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Bucks and Kings, and they play the Clippers next. The 76ers have won 10 of their last 17 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 29.4 points and 6.9 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 25.7 points and 7.4 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last six night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The 76ers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a win.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last four games against the 76ers.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the 76ers following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last four games as favorites against the Pelicans have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pelicans’ last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
76ers vs Pelicans Injury Report
The 76ers don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray.
76ers vs Pelicans Prediction
On paper the 76ers should have a field day because they’re healthy with the rest advantage at home. The Pelicans also have just 5 road wins. However, the 76ers have been giving off weird vibes lately, and that includes allowing the Kings to take them down to the wire in their last effort. Also, for what it’s worth, the Pelicans have won 4 straight games against the 76ers. The 76ers are 5-9 ATS in their last 14 games when favorites of 6 or more points. Six of those failed covers were outright losses. Give me the points with the Pels.