New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction 1/10/25 NBA Picks

Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) vs New Orleans Pelicans (7-31)

Game Info: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)

Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -3.5 -- Over/Under: 221 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBC Sports Phil

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to the Wells Fargo Center to battle the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans 

The New Orleans Pelicans have continued their downward spiral as they've lost 31 of their first 38 games and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Trail Blazers in a 119-100 home loss on Wednesday. CJ McCollum led the team with 23 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Dejounte Murray added 20 points with five assists while Jordan Hawkins chipped in with 19 points off the bench but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Pelicans shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they allowed the Trail Blazers to get off to a flyer and were never in the contest after falling behind by 75-42 going into halftime. The Pelicans will play against the Celtics following this one.

Philadelphia 76ers 

Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in fine form as they've won six of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the lowly Wizards in a 109-103 home win on Wednesday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 29 points and six assists, Guerschon Yabusele added 21 points while Eric Gordon and Kelly Oubre Jr each scored 15 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 45 percent from the field and 15 of 44 from the 3-point line. The 76ers jumped all over the Wizards from the start and built a 16-point lead before they took their foot off the gas in the fourth quarter to escape with the unconvincing win at home. 

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last 15 road games following a loss.
  • The 76ers have won each of their last 11 home games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a win.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The 76ers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
  • The Pelicans have won six of their last nine games as road underdogs after losing as favorites.
  • The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents after losing as favorites.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pelicans' last five games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the 76ers' last four home games has gone UNDER the total points line.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction

The Pelicans are still missing Brandon Ingram and Trey Murphy with Dejounte Murray listed as questionable, while the 76ers have ruled out Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, and Kyle Lowry once again. The Pelicans could really do with a win to get their season back on track. The Pelicans are just so banged up at the moment and they didn't look great in their big loss to the lowly Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The 76ers are coming into this game with plenty of momentum and are clear favorites, despite missing some key players themselves. This should be a close contest, but in the end, I have the 76ers getting the win and cover at home.

Peter’s Pick Philadelphia -3.5

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