Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Expert Odds, Picks, Predictions
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET. This matchup will take place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, adding to the excitement of NBA action this weekend.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Game Overview
The 76ers currently hold a record of 30 wins and 25 losses, while the Pelicans stand at 15 victories and 42 defeats. The two teams previously met on January 31, where the 76ers secured a 124-114 win at home, covering the spread as 6-point favorites and exceeding a total of 234.5 points.
Recent Performance
- The 76ers recently suffered a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, ending in a 117-107 score. They failed to cover the spread as 1.5-point favorites.
- In their last three games, the 76ers have struggled, not only losing but also failing to cover the spread in each instance.
- Currently, Philadelphia has an overall record of 29-24-2 against the spread (ATS) this season.
- The Pelicans faced a 139-118 defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks, also failing to cover as 4.5-point home favorites.
- They have lost 5 of their last 7 games and hold a 2-5 record against the spread during this stretch.
- New Orleans is 30-27 ATS on the season, despite its recent struggles.
Injury Report
Injury concerns will play a significant role in this matchup:
- For the 76ers, center Joel Embiid is ruled out due to a knee injury.
- The Pelicans are facing uncertainty with forward Trey Murphy III listed as doubtful due to a shoulder issue.
- Furthermore, guard Dejounte Murray will miss the game with an Achilles injury.
Betting Odds and Predictions
BetMGM Sportsbook has released the following odds for the 76ers vs. Pelicans game:
| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | 76ers -155 (Bet $155 to win $100), Pelicans +125 (Bet $100 to win $125) |
| Against the Spread | 76ers -3.5 (-110), Pelicans +3.5 (-110) |
| Over/Under | 232.5 (Over -110, Under -110) |
The prediction for this matchup leans toward the 76ers winning with a score of 123 to 114; however, analysts suggest avoiding passionate bets on the outright win due to their high moneyline odds. Instead, betting on the 76ers to cover the spread at -3.5 is encouraged, given their performance as road favorites this season.
With New Orleans struggling defensively, analysts also suggest betting on the total points going over 232.5, taking into account the Pelicans’ recent trend of allowing large point totals.
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