76ers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 21

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-25) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when visiting the New Orleans Pelicans (15-42) on February 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The 76ers are currently moderate 3.5-point favorites over the Pelicans. The matchup's over/under is 230.5.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the 76ers-Pelicans game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

76ers vs. Pelicans Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana
• TV: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and NBCS-PH
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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76ers vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: Pelicans (+ 3.5)
O/U Pick: Over (230.5)
Score Prediction: 76ers 118 - Pelicans 115

76ers vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• 76ers games have finished over 230.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 29 times (out of 55) this year.
• The Pelicans have played in 35 games this season (61.4% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 230.5 points.
• These two teams average 230.6 points per game combined, 0.1 more than the over/under of 230.5.
• The 76ers and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 6.1 more points per game than the over/under of 230.5 set for this outing.
• Philadelphia has won 22, or 68.8%, of the 32 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• New Orleans has come away with nine wins in the 48 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season.
• Philadelphia has come out on top in its lone head-to-head matchup against New Orleans.
• The 76ers also have a 1-0 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Pelicans.
• In their past three games the 76ers have failed to cover the spread, and they were the favorites in two of those games.

76ers Recent Trends

• The 76ers have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Philadelphia's average total over the last 10 games is 2.1 points fewer than the 230.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• The 76ers have played 55 games, with 28 wins against the spread.
• Philadelphia has been favored by 3.5 points or more 17 times this season and are 11-6 ATS in those contests.
• The 76ers have hit the over in 49.1% of their opportunities this year (28 times in 57 games with a set point total).
• The 76ers put up 116 points per game, just 4.7 fewer points than the 120.7 the Pelicans give up.
• Philadelphia has a 15-4 record against the spread and a 16-3 record overall when scoring more than 120.7 points.
• The 76ers make 45.9% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.1 percentage points lower than the Pelicans have allowed to their opponents (48%).
• The 76ers have done a better job covering the spread in away games (16-9-0) than they have at home (12-17-1).
• Philadelphia has gone over the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (53.3%) than games on the road (48%).
• The 76ers have performed worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 12-7, compared to going 10-3 in road games.

76ers Recent Stats

76ers Leaders

• Tyrese Maxey posts 28.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.9 steals (third in NBA) and 0.8 blocks.
• VJ Edgecombe puts up 15 points, 4 assists and 5.5 rebounds per contest.
• Joel Embiid posts 26.6 points, 7.5 boards and 3.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.1 blocks.
• Quentin Grimes averages 12.7 points, 3.6 assists and 3.7 boards.
• Andre Drummond puts up 7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest, shooting 50.7% from the floor.

76ers Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans are 5-4-1 against the spread and 4-6 overall in their past 10 games.
• New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 231.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 1.1 more than the 230.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Pelicans' 57 games this season, they have 30 wins against the spread.
• This year, New Orleans has an ATS record of 23-21-1 in its 45 games as an underdog of 3.5 points or more.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under 29 times in 57 opportunities (50.9%).
• The Pelicans' 114.6 points per game are only 1.3 fewer points than the 115.9 the 76ers give up.
• When it scores more than 115.9 points, New Orleans is 21-9 against the spread and 11-19 overall.
• The Pelicans are shooting 46.3% from the field, 0.7% lower than the 47% the 76ers' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans have performed better at home (17-13-0) than on the road (13-13-1).
• Looking at the over/under, New Orleans' games have finished over more often at home (17 of 30, 56.7%) than away (12 of 27, 44.4%).
• This season the Pelicans are 5-2 at home as moneyline favorites (.714 winning percentage). Away they are 1-1 (.500).

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Derik Queen generates 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game for the Pelicans.
• Zion Williamson is averaging 21.9 points, 6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He's draining 58.9% of his shots from the floor (10th in NBA).
• The Pelicans are receiving 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from Saddiq Bey this season.
• Jeremiah Fears is averaging 13.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest. He is making 43.1% of his shots from the field and 31.9% from beyond the arc, with 1 triples per game.
• The Pelicans are getting 8.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game from Herbert Jones this season.

Pelicans Player Props

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