The Philadelphia 76ers (30-25) and New Orleans Pelicans (15-42) meet Saturday at 7 p.m. ET from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: 76ers lead 1-0 after 124-114 home win Jan. 31, covering as 6-point favorites with the Over 234.5 clearing.
The 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks 117-107 Thursday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite with the Under (240.5) cashing. Philadelphia has come up short in 3 straight games and has failed to cover in each. It is 29-24-2 against the spread (ATS) on the season. C Joel Embiid (knee) is out.
The Pelicans were annihilated by the Milwaukee Bucks 139-118 Friday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. The Over (224.5) hit with ease. New Orleans has lost 5 of its last 7 games and is just 2-5 ATS in that span. It is 30-27 ATS on the season.
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76ers at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:24 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Pelicans +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -3.5 (-110) | Pelicans +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
76ers at Pelicans key injuries
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (knee) out
- F Paul George (suspension) out
Pelicans
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
- F Trey Murphy III (shoulder) doubtful
- G Dejounte Murray (Achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
76ers at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 123, Pelicans 114
PASS.
Avoid this play. The 76ers (-155) should come out on top on the road, but they are far too pricey to take to win outright.
BET 76ERS -3.5 (-110).
The 76ers are the NBA’s best team as a road favorite, having gone 9-2 ATS in that position this season. They have covered in 2 of their last 3 games when favored.
The Pelicans’ defense has been atrocious, allowing at least 123 points in 2 straight contests. They are just 1-2 ATS in their last 3 games as an underdog and in their last 3 games at home.
Back 76ERS -3.5 (-110).
BET OVER 232.5 (-110).
As noted above, New Orleans’ defense has fallen off. It has given up 131 points per game across its last 2 contests and is 3-2 O/U in its last 5 performances.
The 76ers are 2-1 O/U in their last 3 games, and they have the firepower with G Tyrese Maxey to score in bunches. They have given up at least 117 points in 3 straight contests.
Take OVER 232.5 (-110).
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