New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 02, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The 76ers (21-14) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans (23-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Monday, January 2, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-PH & BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Philadelphia.

The 76ers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Pelicans vs 76ers Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 19-17 against the spread, while the 76ers are 21-14 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. 76ers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans+3.5 -105O 228.5 -110+145
Philadelphia 76ers -3.5 -115U 228.5 -110-175

76ers vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the 76ers will win Monday‘s game with 62.7% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pelicans and 76ers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 55 of their last 88 games (+18.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 55 of their last 89 games (+17.06 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 41 away games (+15.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Spread in 53 of their last 89 games (+13.53 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.13 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 4Q Spread in 45 of their last 71 games (+17.06 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 71 games (+15.51 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 14 games at home (+13.65 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 53 games (+12.51 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 14 games at home (+11.90 Units / 77% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 19-17 (+0.3 Units / 0.76% ROI).

  • 23-13 against the Moneyline (+3.75 Units / 5.2% ROI)
  • 21-15 against the Over for game total points (+4.5 Units / 11.36% ROI)
  • 15-21 against the Under for game total points (-8.1 Units / -20.45% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 21-14 (+5.55 Units / 14.4% ROI).

  • 21-14 against the Moneyline (-4.3 Units / -5.78% ROI)
  • 18-17 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.82% ROI)
  • 17-18 against the Under for game total points (-2.8 Units / -7.27% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 88 games (-21.75 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 51 of their last 94 games (-20.00 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 53 games (-19.72 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 72 games (-18.60 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 31 of their last 65 games (-17.69 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 89 games (-27.81 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 90 games (-27.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 76 games (-22.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 90 games (-21.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 37 of their last 90 games (-20.15 Units / -20% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers

The Pelicans are 6-14 (.300) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Pelicans are 11-22 (.333) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Pelicans are 29-53 (.354) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Pelicans are 18-36 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

Philadelphia 76ers: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The 76ers are 16-4 (.800) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The 76ers are 54-10 (.844) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The 76ers are 19-9 (.679) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .507

The 76ers are 31-24 (.564) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Injury Report: 76ers vs. PelicansMonday‘s Game, Jan. 2

  • Joel Embiid (76ers): Embiid is questionable for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against New Orleans.
  • E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
  • Larry Nance Jr. (Pelicans): Nance Jr. is out for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia.
  • Brandon Ingram (Pelicans): Ingram is out for Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia.

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have 24.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Pelicans have averaged 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,987 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.1

The Pelicans have made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.1

The Pelicans are shooting 32% from three (496/1,534) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have a 30% free throw rate (2,035 free throw attempts/6,840 field goal attempts) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have a 28% free throw rate (2,221 free throw attempts/7,814 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The 76ers have averaged 7.5 offensive rebounds per game (105 rebounds/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

The 76ers have 24.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,149 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (111 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (417 steals/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pelicans have averaged 8.3 steals per game (789 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 5.3 blocks per game (497 blocks/93 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The 76ers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (494 blocks/83 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The 76ers have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (441 rebounds/14 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The 76ers have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (447 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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