2023-11-29 15:19:20
Seth Orlemann
| Staff Writer
The Philadelphia 76ers (12-5) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (9-9) on Wednesday. Tip from Smoothie King Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The 76ers are on a 2-game winning streak after knocking off the Lakers 138-94 on Monday to cover as 5.5-point home favorites. G Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 31 points and added 8 assists while C Joel Embiid had a triple-double with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Philadelphia shot 50.5% from the field and 47.8% from 3 in the dominant victory.
The Pelicans are on a 2-game skid after falling 114-112 on Monday while failing to cover as 6.5-point road favorites. F Zion Williamson scored a game-high 26 points while F Brandon Ingram added 25. Six total New Orleans players scored in double figures as the team shot 50% in the loss.
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 9:45 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): 76ers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Pelicans +115 (bet $100 to win $115)Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -2.5 (-110) | Pelicans +2.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
76ers at Pelicans key injuries
76ers
G Kelly Oubre Jr. (rib) out
Pelicans
G CJ McCollum (lung) questionableG Trey Murphy III (knee) doubtful
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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76ers at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 114, Pelicans 109
Moneyline
PASS.
While not by much, the spread presents better odds on the 76ers (-140) than the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET 76ERS -2.5 (-110).
The 76ers are 12-5 ATS this season and 5-2 ATS on the road. Embiid and Co. have been playing well on the road of late, going 4-1 in their last 5 games while they are still missing the added production of Oubre.
The Pelicans are just 6-4 straight up at home this season and have lost back-to-back games as favorites.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 229.5 (-105).
The Under is 3-2 in the Sixers’ last 5 road games and 2-1 in their last 3. For New Orleans, the Under is 7-3 in their last 10 games, including 3-1 in their last 4 at home. While this game should be a battle, expect the defense to be stronger than the offense, allowing the Under to hit.
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