New Orleans (12-37) will be trying to avoid consecutive road losses when they visit Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday night to face Philadelphia (26-21) at 7:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Pelicans vs. 76ers prediction. No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
The Pelicans are coming off a 104-95 loss to Oklahoma City as 14.5-point underdogs. The 76ers are coming off a 113-111 win over Sacramento as 10-point favorites.
New Orleans is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Philadelphia.
**This preview was written before Friday’s game was played.**
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Terms & Conditions Pelicans Going For Third Win In Last Four Road Games
The Pelicans had their two-game road losing streak snapped by the Thunder. They face the Grizzlies at home on Friday and hit the road again on Saturday. They will try to bounce back from the loss to the Thunder and pick up their third road win in their last four games when they play on Saturday.
New Orleans averages 114.4 points per game. They’ve made 46 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.
Zion Williamson leads the Pelicans with 22 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Trey Murphy III averages 21.9 points and six rebounds per game, while Saddiq Bey averages 15.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.
New Orleans is giving up 121.2 points per game. Opponents have made 48.3 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers against them.
76ers Going For Third Consecutive Win
The 76ers bounced back from their two-game losing streak with two straight wins. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their third straight win when they play on Saturday.
Philadelphia averages 116.5 points per game. They’ve made 46 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers.
Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia with 29.4 points and 6.9 assists per game. Joel Embiid averages 25.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while Paul George averages 16 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia is giving up 115.8 points per game. Opponents have made 47 percent of their field goals and 35 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: Quentin Grimes (Ankle) is questionable for this game.
Pelicans vs. 76ers PicksPoint Spread Pick for Pelicans vs. 76ers Philadelphia 76ers to cover. (4 Units)
The 76ers have the edge in this game because they’re playing well offensively, scoring 115 points per game in their last three games, while making 49 percent of their shots. They’ve also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 81 percent of their free throws. They rebound the ball well and grab more than 12 offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut down their turnovers in recent games, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Pelicans have one of the worst defenses in the league, and they’re playing on consecutive nights, which means they will be dealing with fatigue, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the 76ers. Take Philadelphia to cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Pelicans vs. 76ers
The Pelicans average 114.4 points per game. They play at the 11th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 104.8 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 116.4 points per game at home. The 76ers average 116.5 points per game. They play at the 12th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 104.5 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 120 points per game on the road. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The 76ers and Pelicans played over the total in five of their last seven meetings.
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