Pelicans vs. 76ers Prediction & Odds
The Pelicans have owned the 76ers from an ATS standpoint and are catching 5.5 points as road underdogs on Monday night in Philly. Will New Orleans cover?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
531 New Orleans Pelicans (+5.5) at 532 Philadelphia 76ers (-5.5); o/u 231
7:00 p.m. ET, Monday, January 2, 2022
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Pelicans vs. 76ers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bettors are currently backing the Knicks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
New Orleans Pelicans DFS Spin
Zion Williamson finished Saturday’s 116-101 loss to the Grizzlies with 20 points (6-of-16 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, and nine turnovers in 28 minutes. Williamson was on the court for the second game of the Pelicans’ back-to-back after playing 31 minutes in Friday’s win over the 76ers. If there was any concern about his workload the Grizzlies took care of that, putting the game out of reach early in the fourth quarter. Williamson had to deal with Dillon Brooks for most of the night, which was a factor in his poor shooting and uncharacteristically high turnover count. He’ll look to get back on track Monday night in Philadelphia for the first of four games in Week 12.
Philadelphia 76ers DFS Spin
James Harden (right foot injury management) is not on the injury report for Monday’s matchup with the Pelicans. Harden got the night off during the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday, but he’ll be back in the starting lineup on Monday. That will send Shake Milton back to a bench role, which will return him to fantasy irrelevance.
Pelicans vs. 76ers NBA Betting Trends
Over is 7-2 in Pelicans last 9 overall
Over is 11-5 in Pelicans last 16 road games
Over is 4-1 in 76ers last 5 overall
Under is 5-2 in 76ers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600
Pelicans vs. 76ers NBA Prediction:
The Pelicans 6-1-1 against the spread in their last eight meetings against the 76ers and are 3-0-1 against the number in their last four games in Philadelphia. New Orleans has also covered in four of its last five games after allowing 100 points or more in its last previous game, while the Sixers are just 2-5 against the number in their last seven home games following a road trip of seven or more days.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS PELICANS +5.5