New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers in an inter-conference matchup on Friday evening. The Pelicans are coming off a strong road win against the Raptors, while the 76ers suffered a home loss to the Grizzlies. The Pelicans previously defeated the 76ers with a score of 124-114 in November. New Orleans is currently favored to win with a betting line opening at -8.5 and currently at -8.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pelicans -313 | 76ers +258

Spread: Pelicans -8 (-110) | 76ers +8 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 221.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Orleans will win straight-up is 76%.

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans are currently on a successful three-game road trip, maintaining their standing in first place in the division with a three-game lead over the Mavericks. They have won three of their last four games, with their only loss being against the Pacers, which they avenged in a rematch. Zion Williamson has been averaging 22 PPG and 5.5 RPG, while Brandon Ingram has been hot, scoring over 20 points in four of his last five games. The Pelicans have been performing well on both offense and defense, ranking 14th in scoring with an average of 116.61 points and 8th in defense, allowing an average of 111.48 points per game. Their high shooting percentages and defensive rankings show their strength on both ends of the court. knife talk pic.twitter.com/a6JBLasom4