76ers vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 31

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) hit the court against the New Orleans Pelicans (13-37) on January 31, 2026 on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and NBCS-PH. The 76ers face the Pelicans in a game that Philadelphia is currently a solid favorite by 8.5 points. 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

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76ers vs. Pelicans Prediction

ATS Pick: 76ers (- 8.5)
O/U Pick: Over (231.5)
Score Prediction: 76ers 122 - Pelicans 112

76ers vs. Pelicans Betting Insights

• The 76ers have played 23 games with more than 231.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, this year.
• This year, 28 of the Pelicans' 50 total matchups have gone over 231.5 total points scored.
• The 76ers and the Pelicans combine to average 0.6 fewer points per game than the total of 231.5 set for this matchup.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 236.7 points per game, 5.2 more than the point total for 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 an underdog in 45 games this season and has come away with the win eight times (17.8%) in those contests.
• 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 taking on the 76ers.
• Versus the point spread, the Pelicans have covered for four consecutive games, and were the favorite in one of those games.

76ers Recent Trends

• The 76ers are 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their last 10 games.
• Philadelphia's average total over the last 10 games is 4.7 points fewer than the 231.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The 76ers are 24-22-1 against the spread this season.
• So far this season, Philadelphia has been installed as favorites by an 8.5-point margin or more six times and are 3-3 ATS in those games.
• 76ers games this year have eclipsed the over/under 24 times in 50 opportunities (48%).
• The 76ers put up just 4.4 fewer points per game (116.5) than the Pelicans allow (120.9).
• 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 hit.
• In home games, the 76ers sport a worse record against the spread (11-15-1) compared to their ATS record in away games (13-7-0).
• At home, Philadelphia goes over the total 51.9% of the time (14 of 27 games). It has hit the over in 50% of games on the road (10 of 20 contests).
• The 76ers have won a lower percentage of their games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 11-6 (.647). When playing on the road as a moneyline favorite, they sport a record of 9-3 (.750).

76ers Recent Stats

76ers Leaders

• Tyrese Maxey averages 29.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 2 steals (second in league) and 0.9 blocks.
• VJ Edgecombe posts 15.1 points, 5.4 boards and 4.1 assists per game, shooting 42.6% from the floor and 36.9% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made treys per game.
• Joel Embiid averages 25.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest, shooting 49.1% from the floor and 28.3% from downtown with 1.1 made treys per game.
• Quentin Grimes averages 13.3 points, 3.7 assists and 3.8 boards.
• Andre Drummond averages 6.8 points, 0.8 assists and 8.7 rebounds.

76ers Player Props

Pelicans Recent Trends

• The Pelicans have gone 4-6 over their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread in that span.
• New Orleans and its opponents have combined to score an average of 235.5 combined points in its last 10 games, four more than the 231.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Pelicans have 28 wins against the spread in 50 games this season.
• New Orleans has an against the spread record of 15-8 in its 23 games when underdogs by 8.5 points or more this season.
• Pelicans games this season have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time (25 out of 50 games with a set point total).
• The Pelicans average only 1.4 fewer points per game (114.4) than the 76ers give up (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.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans have performed better at home (16-11-0) than away (12-11-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of New Orleans' games have finished above the over/under at home (55.6%, 15 of 27) compared to away (43.5%, 10 of 23).
• The Pelicans' winning percentage as moneyline favorites, both at home (4-0 record) and away (1-0), is 1.000.

Pelicans Recent Stats

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III provides 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for the Pelicans.
• The Pelicans are receiving 12.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game from Derik Queen this season.
• Zion Williamson gives the Pelicans 22 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game while putting up 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Saddiq Bey gives the Pelicans 16.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while delivering 1 steal and 0 blocked shots.
• Jeremiah Fears is putting up 13.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3 assists per contest. He is making 43.2% of his shots from the field and 31.3% from 3-point range, with 1 treys per contest.

Pelicans Player Props

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