| MATCHUP | Philadelphia 76ers | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 30-25 | 15-42 |
| Spread | -4.5 -105 | +4.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | -166 | +140 |
| Total | Over 235.5 (-108) | Under 235.5 (-112) |
| Where | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
The Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to the New Orleans Pelicans, colliding at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Pelicans prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Orleans Pelicans pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have cooled off recently, as they’ve dropped four of their last five games overall, and they will be hoping to snap a three-game slide after getting beaten by the Hawks in a 117-107 loss on Thursday. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 28 points, VJ Edgecombe added 20 points with nine rebounds, and Kelly Oubre Jr. chipped in with 17 points.
As a team, the 76ers shot 38 percent from the field and 11 of 33 from the 3-point line as they struggled to create open looks in the halfcourt in the first half and fell behind right away. Despite the poor shooting, the 76ers fought hard to stay within striking distance all the way until midway through the fourth quarter, where the Hawks went on a run to put the 76ers behind by 14 points.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans have been in a real funk lately, as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall, and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trampled by the Bucks in a 139-118 loss last night. Zion Williamson led the team with 32 points on 13 of 17 shooting, Saddiq Bey added 22 points, and Derik Queen chipped in with 18 points, nine rebounds, and four assists on seven of 10 shooting.
As a team, the Pelicans shot a healthy 54 percent from the field but just four of 25 from the 3-point line as they poured in 38 points in the first quarter to take the early lead, but it didn’t last long at all as they had no answer for the Bucks on the defensive end and were always fighting a losing battle after getting outscored by 38-27 in the second quarter. Jordan Poole had a quiet game of just three points on one of six shots off the bench.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last four home games on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last four games at Smoothie King Center against 76ers teams that held a winning record.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Pelicans have lost 18 of their last 19 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Pelicans’ last eight games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the 76ers’ last eight games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The 76ers are still slightly shorthanded with Joel Embiid out again, while the Pelicans are still keeping eyes on Trey Murphy III, Yves Missi, and Dejounte Murray, who could all make their returns in this one. This is one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff due to the injury cloud hanging over the Pelicans. With that being said, I still think the 76ers are deserved favorites in this spot, and I think they can get the job done against a Pelicans squad playing their second game of a back-to-back set.