New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/08/2024

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Friday, March 8, 2024

Venue:  Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA 

Where to Watch:  NBCS-PH

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Pelicans -6.5, 76ers +6.5; Over/Under:  225 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Pelicans -6.5, 76ers +6.5; Over/Under:  225 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Pelicans -6.5, 76ers +6.5; Over/Under:  224.5 points

New Orleans Pelicans:  37-25 (1st place, Northwest Division)

Philadelphia 76ers:  35-27 (3rd place, Atlantic Division)

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New Orleans Pelicans:  7-3 last 10

Philadelphia 76ers:  4-6 last 10

The Pelicans are entering this game with a 37-25 record overall and they are 19-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors in their last game. Trey Murphy III led the team in points in that game with 34 while Herb Jones was next on the team with 17 points. Zion Williamson led the team in assists in that game with 9 while Jonas Valančiūnas led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 50.5% from the field, 49% from 3-point range, and 81.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.5 PPG against them. The Pelicans have an ATS record of 34-27-1 this season and their O/U record is 28-33-1.

The 76ers are entering this game with a 35-27 record overall and they are 19-14 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Brooklyn Nets and the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Kelly Oubre Jr. led the team in points in that game with 25 while Paul Reed was next on the team with 17 points. Jeff Dowtin led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Paul Reed led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 38.2% from the field, 37.1% from 3-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.8 PPG against them. The 76ers have an ATS record of 33-29 this season and their O/U record is 35-27.

The current betting odds have the Pelicans listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Pelicans have looked really good in their games this season with their 37-25 record overall which has them in a playoff spot in the West right now. They have been a good road team this year with their 19-13 road record too. Meanwhile, the 76ers have also looked good in their games this season with their 35-27 record overall, but that record also has them sliding down the standings in the East as they were once near the top and are now fighting for a play-in spot for the playoffs in the East. They have been good on their home court with their 19-14 home record this season, but even their play at home has diminished since Embiid got injured weeks ago. The 76ers have been in the middle of a big downfall since losing Embiid and they haven't looked any better in their games lately either, going 4-6 in their last 10 games and coming into this one with 2 losses in a row now. The Pelicans have been the much hotter team as of late with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games and they have a lot more momentum on their side with 2 wins in a row now. The best way to place a bet here is on the Pelicans to cover the spread in this game. 

Pelicans 76ers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, March 8, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Pelicans 116 76ers 106.

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New Orleans Pelicans: 1-11 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more. 5-13 ATS off a road win. 5-9 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. 20-7 UNDER after one or more consecutive overs. 11-5 UNDER after a blowout win by 15 points or more. 22-11 UNDER after a game where they covered the spread.

Philadelphia 76ers: 12-6 ATS after 2 or more consecutive overs. 29-19 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent. 7-2 ATS off 2 or more consecutive upset losses as a favorite. 29-19 UNDER revenging a road loss vs opponent. 5-2 UNDER as a home underdog.

New Orleans Pelicans:  D. Daniels (SG) Mid March - Knee.

Philadelphia 76ers:  T. Maxey (PG) Out Fri - Concussion. D. Melton (PG) Late March - Back. R. Covington (SF) Mid March - Knee. J. Embiid (C) Early April - Knee.

“Trey was fantastic. When he shoots the ball like that, we’re a hard team to beat.” - Willie Green after his team’s win against the Raptors in their game on Tuesday.

“We couldn't get a bucket to fall for us. That was the name of the game in the fourth.” - Tobias Harris after their loss against the Grizzlies in their game on Wednesday.

PG CJ McCollum

SG Brandon Ingram

SF Herbert Jones

PF Zion Williamson

C Jonas Valanciunas

PG Kyle Lowry 

SG Tyrese Maxey

SF Buddy Hield

PF Tobias Harris

C Paul Reed

PPG: Z. Williamson (22)

APG: B. Ingram (5.8)

Reb/G: J. Valanciunas (9.5)

PPG: J. Embiid (35.3)

APG: T. Maxey (6.3)

Reb/G: J. Embiid (11.3)

Coaches:

New Orleans Pelicans: Willie Green (3rd season)

Philadelphia 76ers: Nick Nurse (1st season)