The NBA betting odds slate features a clash between the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, with the host Pelicans trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their betting slips.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
New Orleans Pelicans opened as -6-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 221.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 112-109 victory for the 76ers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Orleans Pelicans are 13-13 so far on the NBA season, and 14-12 ATS vs the spread betting line. The Philadelphia 76ers, meanwhile, are 13-12 and 15-10 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen New Orleans go 15-11 and the 76ers go 12-13 on the total. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the New Orleans Pelicans rated this week at No. 19 and the Philadelphia 76ers sitting at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Orleans's No. 9-ranked offense averaging 107.95 PPG, against a Philadelphia 76ers defense that ranks No. 23 at 108 PPG. The New Orleans Pelicans field goal percentage has averaged 47.87% so far, more than the Philadelphia 76ers shooters have achieved on the year, 46.04% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
JJ Redick scored 19 points in a failed effort to lead the 76ers to victory (they lost 105-98 to Cleveland at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday).
DeMarcus Cousins chucked in 38 points for New Orleans on Friday, but they still came up short in losing 116-109 at Smoothie King Center.
- Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 16-8 ATS in its last 24 games on the road
- New Orleans is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- New Orleans is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans's last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Minnesota, Tuesday, December 12th
New Orleans at Houston, Monday, December 11th
