New Orleans Pelicans (37-25) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (35-27)
March 8, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia 76ers +7.5; Over/Under: +226
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The New Orleans Pelicans look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. The Philadelphia 76ers need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off wins over the Raptors and Pacers. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116.6 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 21.7 points and 5 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 9.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game. The Pelicans will meet the Hawks and Cavaliers after this one.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers recently beat the Mavericks while losing to the Nets and Grizzlies. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26 points and 6.3 assists, while Tobias Harris is averaging 17.5 points and 6.1 rebounds. Buddy Hield is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Team Facts
- The 76ers have won each of their last six home games against the Pelicans.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the last four games between the Pelicans and 76ers have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts
- The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 15 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Each of the Pelicans’ last four games against the 76ers following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers have had issues treading water since the injury to Embiid, and now they’re going to be without Maxey due to a concussion. Not great for the 76ers at the moment. The New Orleans Pelicans have done a good job of winning the games they’re supposed to win, and they can win by margin when the offense is rolling. The Pelicans have 19 wins on the road, and they’re a profitable 34-27-1 ATS on the season. Inflated line due to the 76ers injuries, but I’m going to side with the Pels anyway.
