The NBA season is heating up, and bettors could see a great game tonight between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans. With the Sixers’ season on fire, the Philadelphia 76ers need a win tonight and could have a strong game against the Pelicans. New Orleans has been struggling this season, and could have another poor game for their fans to see.
Game Details
Date: February 21
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TV/Streaming: Gulf Coast Sports, NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -165, PHI -3.5, o/u 230.5)
Team Form & Recent Results
Philadelphia 76ers Recent Form
- The Philadelphia 76ers are in the middle of a three-game losing streak but have won six of ten.
- Philadelphia is sixth in the Eastern Conference and is hoping to win to stay in the playoff picture.
- Philly’s offense has been having a decent season, being 13th in PPG, fourth in FT%, and with a stout defensive game plan.
- Tyrese Maxey has been the Sixers’ best player with scoring 28.9 PTS a game, with 4.1 rebounds, and 6.7 assists.
New Orleans Pelicans Recent Form
- New Orleans is struggling with a two-game losing streak and has a poor home record with a 9-21 record.
- The Pelicans are 14th in the Western Conference and are in the middle of another nightmare season.
- New Orleans offense has been having a nightmare season, with being 18th in FG%, 20th in PPG, and having a poor defense, with being 27th in defensive rating.
- Zion Williamson has been playing well this season, scoring 21.9 PTS, with 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Key Storylines
- The Philadelphia 76ers will be without Paul George and Joel Embiid, while the Pelicans’ injuries could come back tonight.
- New Orleans players in Trey Murphy, Yves Missi, Micah Peavy, and Dejounte Murray could come back tonight.
- New Orleans is trying to end their two-game losing streak and hopes for a better future.
- The Sixers are hoping to end their three-game losing streak and stay in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
- Las Vegas is favoring the Sixers due to the state of the roster and solid game plan compared to the Pelicans.
Players to Watch
Philadelphia 76ers
- VJ Edgecombe
- In the loss to the Hawks, Edgecombe scored 20 points with nine rebounds and one steal.
- The rookie star for the Sixers is having a strong season, scoring 15.0 PTS a game, with 4.0 assists, and 5.5 rebounds.
New Orleans Pelicans
- Derik Queen
- In the losing effort against the Bucks, Queen scored 18 points, with nine rebounds and four assists.
- The Pelicans rookie center has been playing well this season, scoring 12.3 PTS per game with 4.1 assists and 7.3 rebounds.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
The Philadelphia 76ers offense has been having a solid season, being 13th in PPG, but struggles with their shooting, being 21st in 3PT FG, 18th in rebounds, and 27th in assists. Philly defense has been playing better this season, with 16th in defensive ratings and seventh in steals.
While the Sixers are a solid team, the New Orleans Pelicans’ offense has been having a nightmare season. The Pelicans’ offense has been weak in scoring, being 18th in FG%, 28th in 3PT FG, and 27th in defensive ratings.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
For the Sixers to win against the Pelicans, they need to have a strong rebounding game, even without their stars. Philly’s defense also needs a strong defensive game without Embiid, and must stop Williamson and the Pelicans offense.
For the Pelicans to win, they need to have a solid shooting performance from Williamson and their depth players against the Sixers tonight. New Orleans also needs a strong defensive performance tonight
Prediction
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers 116, New Orleans Pelicans 100
How to Watch
- TV channel/Local broadcasts:
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
- Radio: SiriusXM
FAQ SECTION
Q: What time is the [Philadelphia 76ers] vs. [New Orleans Pelicans] game?
A: [The time for the Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans game will be at 7:00 PM.]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [The 76ers are the favorites to win against the Pelicans due to the roster being a better shooting team than the Pelicans.]
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [(Philadelphia 76ers -165, PHI -3.5, o/u 230.5)]
Conclusion
Bettors could see the Sixers could win and cover against the Pelicans‘ defense and their poor shooting tonight. With the regular season second-half heating up, bettors could see the Philadelphia 76ers have a strong game against the Pelicans tonight and win cash.
