Philadelphia 76ers (23-48) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (19-53)
March 24, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Orleans Pelicans -6.5; Over/Under: 231
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The New Orleans Pelicans play host to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Smoothie King Center on Monday night. Here’s a Pelicans vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Pelicans vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost 19 of their last 22 games overall and they will be eager to snap a four-game slide after getting thrashed by the Hawks in a 132-119 road defeat last night. Quentin Grimes led the team with 26 points and six assists, Justin Edwards added 22 points with three assists and two blocks while Jeff Dowtin Jr chipped in with 17 points.
As a team, the 76ers shot 44 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they leaked 35 points in the first quarter to fall behind by 12 points at halftime. Before they allowed another 41 points in the third quarter to trail by as many as 27 points at one stage. The 76ers will meet the Wizards after this game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have been in a slump of their own as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games. They will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after falling short to the Pistons in a 136-130 road defeat last night. CJ McCollum led the team with 40 points and seven assists, Jordan Hawkins added 25 points off the bench while Jeremiah Robinson-Earl chipped in with 13 points, six rebounds, and eight assists.
As a team, the Pelicans shot a healthy 57 percent from the field and 20 of 40 from the 3-point line, but it still wasn’t enough to take down the Pistons who exploded for 43 points in the fourth quarter to slip away. The Pelicans got outscored at the free throw line by 29-12 and their 18 turnovers were the difference in a close contest. The Pels will face the Warriors, Hornets, Clippers, and Lakers following this one.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last eight road games following a road loss.
- The home team has won each of the 76ers’ last four games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as road underdogs following a road loss.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Pelicans’ last eight games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have won four of their last five road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in four of their last five road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for defensive rating this season (120.0).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for point differential per game this season (-8.9).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.3).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.0%).
Pelicans vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers are still missing a host of players including Kyle Lowry, Joel Embiid, and Paul George, while the Pelicans have ruled out Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy once again. The 76ers have been one of the coldest teams in the league, they are missing all their best players and just got beaten up by the Hawks last night.
The Pelicans haven’t been that much better lately, as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games, but they were more than competitive in a tough loss to the in-form Pistons last night. This is definitely a game I would rather stay away from, but the Pelicans almost took down the Pistons last night. I think they can get the win in this one if McCollum and Hawkins play like they did last night.
