The New Orleans Pelicans (13-37) and Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. The game will be broadcast live on Gulf Coast Sports.
The 76ers are 10-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (76ers -10), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Philadelphia is a -425 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while New Orleans is +325 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Pelicans vs. 76ers predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 31.
Pelicans vs 76ers Prediction, Picks
- Pelicans vs 76ers pick: Over 231.5 (-110)
Our 76ers vs Pelicans best bet is on the Over at 231.5 total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pelicans vs 76ers Odds
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | +325 |
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10 -110 | 231.5 -110o / -110u | -425 |
Pelicans vs 76ers NBA Preview
The 76ers close out a three-game homestand on Saturday night when they host the Pelicans, a matchup that comes with both momentum and a bit of emotion for the home side.
Philadelphia will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its 2001 Finals team led by Allen Iverson, and the Sixers will be looking to pair that ceremony with another strong offensive showing before heading out on a lengthy road trip.
Philadelphia is starting to find some rhythm at home after securing back-to-back wins for the first time in over a month.
In the most recent victory, the Sixers erased an 11-point deficit in the final minutes to beat Sacramento 113-111, leaning heavily on their stars once again.
Tyrese Maxey poured in 40 points, while Joel Embiid added 37, continuing a stretch in which Philadelphia’s offense has been far more explosive than earlier in the season.
Two nights earlier, the Sixers also lit up Milwaukee for 139 points, another sign that the scoring ceiling is trending upward.
New Orleans arrives in Philadelphia on the second night of a back-to-back, but the Pelicans have quietly been playing their best basketball of late.
The Pelicans have won three of their last four games, including a solid home win over Memphis, and the offensive balance has improved since interim head coach James Borrego adjusted the starting lineup.
By inserting Saddiq Bey and moving away from a traditional point guard, the Pelicans have become bigger, more physical, and more versatile on offense.
That change has paid off in the scoring column. Bey, Zion Williamson, and Derik Queen all topped 20 points in the win over the Grizzlies, with the rookie continuing to show legitimate scoring upside in the frontcourt.
Pelicans vs 76ers Predictions, Betting Analysis
This matchup sets up well for a higher-scoring game, especially through the lens of our “Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams” system.
New Orleans fits the profile of a capable road team that can dictate pace.
The Pelicans are coming off a convincing win, signaling confidence and offensive cohesion, and this is a non-division matchup that typically avoids the slower, grind-it-out style seen in rivalry games.
With Philadelphia’s recent surge in scoring behind Embiid and Maxey, and New Orleans pushing tempo with a more aggressive, positionless lineup, the conditions are there for points to come in bunches.
If the market leans under due to the Pelicans being on a back-to-back or Philadelphia’s inconsistent season-long results, that only strengthens the contrarian angle.
A motivated Sixers offense and a confident Pelicans road team should combine to make this a high-scoring game.
Pick: Over 231.5 (-110)
Spread
We will not be betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
Our 76ers vs. Pelicans betting prediction is on the Over at 231.5 total points.
76ers vs Pelicans Betting Trends
