The Philadelphia 76ers (20-13) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (22-12) Friday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The 76ers lost 116-111 to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, failing to cover a 4.5-point favorites. The loss ended their 8-game winning streak and came despite C Joel Embiid‘s 48-point, 10-rebound outing. What cost the 76ers was their poor 3-point shooting, 19.4% from the field (6 of 31).
The Pelicans are coming off a 119-118 win vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, but failed to cover as 6.5-point favorites. F Zion Williamson scored a career-high 43 points, including the team’s last 14 points.
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76ers at Pelicans odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Pelicans -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +1.5 (-102) | Pelicans -1.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
76ers at Pelicans key injuries
Pelicans
- F Brandon Ingram (toe) out
- G Herbert Jones (reconditioning) questionable
- F Larry Nance Jr. (neck) doubtful
76ers
- G Tyrese Maxey (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
76ers at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Pelicans 125, 76ers 121
Moneyline
BET PELICANS -110.
The Pelicans have looked like one of the best teams in the league as of late and Williamson has been on an MVP-like run. The Pelicans are not too heavily favored because of the way Embiid and the 76ers have been playing, but the Pelicans can come away with a big win in this game. Bet on the Pelicans and their hot streak to overcome Embiid.
Against the spread
LEAN PELICANS -1.5 (-118).
Both of these teams are hot and the spread reflects how evenly matched these teams are. If Ingram was playing I would 100% bet the Pelicans covering, but I could easily see this game coming down to a buzzer beater or missed free throw. The Pelicans can cover, but this bet can go either way.
Over/Under
OVER 227.5 (-112).
The Pelicans have a top-3 offense whereas the 76ers have a bottom-10 offense. Embiid has been playing great and G James Harden has looked solid as of late, but for the 76ers’ offense to improve the supporting cast will need to step up. The 76ers have a top-3 defense and the Pelicans have a top-15 defense, but this game will be about scoring and it should be a high- scoring game.
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