| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-37 | 26-21 |
| Where | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA | |
| When | Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | NBC Sports Phil | |
The New Orleans Pelicans invade the Xfinity Mobile Arena to do battle with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday 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 Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans look like they might be turning the corner as they have won three of their past four games overall. They will be eager to keep it going after taking down the Grizzlies in a 114-106 win on Friday. Derik Queen led the team with 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists on eight of 12 shooting. Saddiq Bey added 22 points with eight rebounds, Zion Williamson scored 21 points with seven rebounds and four assists, while Herbert Jones tallied 16 points on seven of nine shooting.
As a team, the Pelicans shot 49 percent from the field and eight of 33 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Grizzlies early on and trailed going into halftime. Before they clicked into gear and absolutely dominated the third quarter by 35-15 to turn a 10-point deficit into a 17-point lead at one stage.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in decent shape as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Kings in a 113-111 win on Thursday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 40 points and eight assists on 12 of 18 shooting. Joel Embiid added 37 points with eight assists on 13 of 21 shooting. Paul George chipped in with 15 points and five assists, but no other player scored more than five points.
As a team, the 76ers shot a healthy 54 percent from the field and eight of 25 from the 3-point line as they leaked 38 points in the third quarter to find themselves trailing by 11 points in the fourth quarter. Before they flipped a switch and closed the final 7:29 on a 21-8 run capped by the game winning shot from Tyrese Maxey with just 1.3 seconds left on the clock.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pelicans have lost 19 of their last 20 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won 24 of their last 26 home games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against Southwest Division opponents.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The 76ers have lost four of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last four night games against the 76ers.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against the 76ers following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last four home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Pelicans’ last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Pelicans are still missing Dejounte Murray, while the 76ers are keeping an eye on Quentin Grimes who is listed as day to day for this one. The Pelicans have sprung to life with three nice wins in their last four games, but they open as heavy road underdogs in this matchup, which is a little surprising. The 76ers needed massive games from Maxey and Embiid to sneak past the Kings in a close win on Thursday, so I am looking at the Pelicans to hang around and keep this one to single digits.