Pelicans vs 76ers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 08, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans are -7.5 favorites vs. the 76ers
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Watch the game on NSPA | WVUE

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

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Pelicans vs 76ers Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 34-27 against the spread, while the 76ers are 33-29 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-7.5 -110O 222.5 -115-300
Philadelphia 76ers +76 -110U 222.5 -105+240

76ers vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Friday‘s game with 82.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and 76ers.

76ers vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the 76ers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.9% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 76 games (+35.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 76 games (+18.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 47 of their last 76 games (+17.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 58 games (+16.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in 22 of their last 30 games (+13.15 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the Moneyline in 47 of their last 80 games (+15.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have covered the 3Q Spread in 54 of their last 90 games (+14.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 51 of their last 90 games (+11.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 56 games (+10.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 games at home (+9.65 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 34-27 (+4.35 Units / 6.38% ROI).

  • 37-25 against the Moneyline (+6.55 Units / 5% ROI)
  • 28-34 against the Over for game total points (-9.4 Units / -13.78% ROI)
  • 34-28 against the Under for game total points (+3.2 Units / 4.69% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the 76ers have gone 33-29 (+0.95 Units / 1.39% ROI).

  • 35-27 against the Moneyline (+0.6 Units / 0.38% ROI)
  • 35-27 against the Over for game total points (+5.3 Units / 7.77% ROI)
  • 27-35 against the Under for game total points (-11.45 Units / -16.8% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 58 games (-16.15 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 36 of their last 82 games (-15.10 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 46 of their last 90 games (-14.30 Units / -9% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 76 games (-14.25 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia 76ers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 41 games at home (-13.90 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-20.45 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 80 games (-16.60 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 18 games (-11.15 Units / -57% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 80 games (-10.35 Units / -11% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 76 games (-10.20 Units / -12% ROI)

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

The Pelicans are 10-1 (.909) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .631

The Pelicans are 56-25 (.691) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th-best in the NBA. The 76ers have averaged 49.2 rebounds/game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd-lowest in the NBA.

The Pelicans were 13-2 (.867) when their eFG is 60% or better last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .808

The Pelicans were 13-22 (.371) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

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

The 76ers were 17-5 (.773) when scoring 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The 76ers were 31-13 (.705) when attempting 25 or more free throws last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The 76ers are 21-11 (.656) when they win the turnover margin this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The 76ers are 28-10 (.737) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

Injury Report: 76ers vs. PelicansFriday‘s Game, Mar. 8

  • Robert Covington (Philadelphia 76ers): Knee, Out
  • Kyle Lowry (Philadelphia 76ers): Rest, Out
  • Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers): Knee, Out
  • Jose Alvarado (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans): Knee, Out
  • CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans): Ankle, Out
  • Naji Marshall (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans are shooting 40% from three (364/904) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans are shooting 49% (2,310/4,740) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Pelicans averaged 53.3 points in the paint per game (4,372 points/82 games) last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Pelicans have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (113 assists/ 81 TOs) in close and late situations this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Philadelphia 76ers Offensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 11.9 turnovers per game (631 turnovers/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The 76ers averaged 1.39 points per shot (4,766 points/3,435 shots) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The 76ers have 26.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

The 76ers have an eFG% of 54% this season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (839/2,578) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (352/1,087) in the first half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (681 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Pelicans averaged 4.1 blocks per game (337 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Philadelphia 76ers Defensive Stats & Trends

The 76ers have averaged 8.7 steals per game (462 steals/53 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The 76ers allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (118/405) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 34%

The 76ers averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,822 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The 76ers have blocked 313 shots this season — 8th most among NBA teams


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