
76ers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 31
The New Orleans Pelicans (13-37) face the Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) on January 31, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Saturday's matchup between the 76ers and the Pelicans features the 76ers as healthy 10-point favorites. The matchup's point total is 231.5.
Here's everything you need 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, January 31, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and NBCS-PH
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76ers | -10 | -112 | -108 | 231.5 | -110 | -110 | -429 | +340 |
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76ers vs. Pelicans Prediction
ATS Pick: Pelicans (+ 10)
O/U Pick: Over (231.5)
Score Prediction: 76ers 122 - Pelicans 112
76ers vs. Pelicans Betting Insights
- Of 47 games so far this year, the 76ers have had 23 with more than 231.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under.
- This year, 28 of the Pelicans' 50 total matchups have gone over 231.5 total points scored.
- The two teams average a combined 0.6 fewer points per game (230.9) than this matchup's total of 231.5 points.
- The 76ers and the Pelicans have seen their opponents average a combined 5.2 more points per game than the point total of 231.5 set in this game.
- Philadelphia has been the favorite in 29 games this season and has come away with the win 20 times (69%) in those contests.
- New Orleans has been victorious in eight, or 17.8%, of the 45 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
- New Orleans has a 2-0 record in the last two head-to-head meetings with Philadelphia.
- The Pelicans also have a 2-0 record against the spread when playing the 76ers.
- Against the spread, the Pelicans have covered for four straight games, and were favored in one of those games.
76ers Recent Trends
- The 76ers are 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall in their past 10 contests.
- Philadelphia has averaged a total of 226.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 4.7 less than this matchup's over/under of 231.5.
- The 76ers have played 47 games, with 24 wins against the spread.
- This season, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 3-2 in its five games as a favorite of 10 points or more.
- 76ers games this year have hit the over 48% of the time (24 out of 50 games with a set point total).
- The 76ers put up 116.5 points per game, just 4.4 fewer points than the 120.9 the Pelicans allow.
- When Philadelphia scores more than 120.9 points, it is 13-4 against the spread and 14-3 overall.
- This season, the 76ers have a 45.9% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.2% lower than the 48.1% of shots the Pelicans' opponents have knocked down.
- Against the spread, the 76ers have performed worse at home, covering 11 times in 27 home games, and 13 times in 20 road games.
- Philadelphia has exceeded the over/under in 14 of 27 home games (51.9%), compared to 10 of 20 road games (50%).
- The 76ers have played worse as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 11-6, compared to going 9-3 away from home.
76ers Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 116.5 | 13 |
| Points Allowed | 115.8 | 16 |
| Rebounds | 43.4 | 19 |
| Assists | 24.9 | 25 |
| Steals | 9.1 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5.9 | 3 |
76ers Leaders
- Tyrese Maxey averages 29.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game, shooting 47.3% from the floor and 38.7% from beyond the arc with 3.4 made treys per game (sixth in league).
- VJ Edgecombe averages 15.1 points, 5.4 boards and 4.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals (ninth in NBA) and 0.5 blocks.
- Joel Embiid puts up 25.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest, shooting 49.1% from the field and 28.3% from beyond the arc with 1.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
- Quentin Grimes posts 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 34.4% from downtown with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game.
- Paul George puts up 16 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 42.4% from the floor and 38.2% from downtown with 2.4 made treys per game.
76ers Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Embiid | 28.5 | -118 | 25.7 |
| Tyrese Maxey | 27.5 | -120 | 29.4 |
| Paul George | 15.5 | -128 | 16 |
| VJ Edgecombe | 13.5 | -125 | 15.1 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 12.5 | +102 | 14 |
Pelicans Recent Trends
- The Pelicans have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall in their last 10 games.
- New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 235.5 combined points over its last 10 games, four more than the 231.5 over/under in this matchup.
- The Pelicans have played 50 games, with 28 wins against the spread.
- This season, New Orleans has an against-the-spread record of 10-4 in its 14 games as an underdog of 10 points or more.
- Pelicans games this year have gone over the total in 25 of 50 opportunities (50%).
- The Pelicans score only 1.4 fewer points per game (114.4) than the 76ers give up to opponents (115.8).
- When it scores more than 115.8 points, New Orleans is 19-7 against the spread and 9-17 overall.
- The Pelicans are shooting 46.1% from the field, 0.7% lower than the 46.8% the 76ers' opponents have shot this season.
- The Pelicans have performed better against the spread at home (16-11-0) than away (12-11-0) this season.
- New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under 55.6% of the time at home (15 of 27), and 43.5% of the time on the road (10 of 23).
- The Pelicans' winning percentage when moneyline favorites, both at home (4-0 record) and away (1-0), is 1.000.
Pelicans Recent Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points Scored | 114.4 | 21 |
| Points Allowed | 120.9 | 28 |
| Rebounds | 44 | 14 |
| Assists | 24.7 | 27 |
| Steals | 9.1 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4.6 | 19 |
Pelicans Leaders
- Trey Murphy III delivers 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for the Pelicans.
- Derik Queen is averaging 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest. He's draining 48.9% of his shots from the floor.
- Zion Williamson is averaging 22 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. He is draining 58.5% of his shots from the floor (10th in league).
- Saddiq Bey gives the Pelicans 16.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while posting 1 steal and 0 blocked shots.
- Jeremiah Fears is putting up 13.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3 assists per contest. He is sinking 43.2% of his shots from the floor and 31.3% from beyond the arc, with 1 triples per game.
Pelicans Player Props
| Points O/U | Points Over Odds | PPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 21.5 | -118 | 22 |
| Trey Murphy III | 20.5 | -118 | 21.6 |
| Saddiq Bey | 16.5 | +100 | 16.1 |
| Derik Queen | 10.5 | -125 | 12.3 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 8.5 | -114 | 13.4 |
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