The struggling New Orleans Pelicans (6-19) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (19-7) Friday at 7 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center. We analyze Pelicans-76ers odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
The Pelicans enter on a 10-game losing streak, most recently dropping a 127-112 decision Wednesday at the Milwaukee Bucks, who were without All-Star F Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The 76ers won a fourth in a row Thursday, handing the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season as C Joel Embiid tallied 38 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists in a 115-109 victory.
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Pelicans at 76ers: Key injuries
Pelicans
- PF Derrick Favors (personal) questionable
- SF Darius Miller (Achilles) out
- PF Zion Williamson (knee) out
76ers
- C Al Horford (knee, hamstring) questionable
Pelicans at 76ers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 12 p.m. ET.
Prediction
76ers 122, Pelicans 111
Moneyline (ML)
The 76ers (-304) are NOT losing this one – they’re 13-0 at home – but the price is too chalky. One must wager $3.04 just to win $1 with a Philly win. The Pelicans (+240) offer a 2.4-to-1 payoff if they win, but I wouldn’t count on it. I can’t justify suggesting to wager on such a big favorite here, so this is a PASS. However, I’m personally willing to take the risk and am backing the 76ers at the window.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The 76ERS (-7.5, +100) are worth a small wager to win by at least 8 points – it would be a stronger play if Philly hadn’t played Thursday night. The 76ers are only 12-12 ATS this season overall and 7-5-1 ATS at home, while the Pelicans (+7.5, -121) are last in the NBA with a 3-9 ATS record on the road – they rank second to last with a 9-16 ATS record overall.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 224.5 (+105) is the STRONGEST PLAY. The Pelicans give up the second-most points in the NBA at 119.8 per game. Even though the 76ers defense ranks third in allowing just 103.7 PPG, expect fatigue (from playing the night before in a big rivalry game) to be a factor in the second half.
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