The Philadelphia 76ers (23-48) travel to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (19-53) on Monday, March 24th. This game will be played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and televised on NBCS. Both the 76ers and Pelicans will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

76ers vs Pelicans

The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The 76ers fell to 23-48 on the season after a 132-119 road loss to the Hawks on Sunday. Philadelphia entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 13. The total points for the game were 251, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 240.5.

Atlanta’s 13-0 run, which stretched the score from 71-60 to 84-60, was a key moment in the game. The Hawks outscored the 76ers 41-30 in the 3rd quarter, putting the game out of reach. Philadelphia finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 37-27, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Orleans fell to 19-53 on the season after a 136-130 road loss to the Pistons on Sunday. The Pelicans were +11.5 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total score of 266 points exceeded the O/U line of 223.5 by 42.5 points.

Detroit went on a 10-0 run early, but New Orleans fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 32-25 to make it 93-91 heading into the 4th. Despite a strong 4th quarter effort, where they scored 39 points, the Pelicans couldn’t close the gap, as the Pistons put up 43 points in the final period to seal the win.

76ers Offense Breakdown

The 76ers struggled offensively in their 132-119 loss to the Hawks, shooting just 44% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range, making only 11 threes. Quentin Grimes led the way with 26 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, though he shot 38.9% from the floor and 30% from deep, hitting 3 threes.

Justin Edwards added 22 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 50% rate, while Jeff Dowtin contributed 17 points, shooting 63.6% from the field. Dowtin and Ricky Council both scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, with Grimes adding 6 in the final period.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

In their 136-130 loss to the Pistons, the Pelicans shot 57.6% from the field and connected on 20 threes at a 50% rate. CJ McCollum led the way with 40 points, hitting 5 threes, while Jordan Hawkins added 25 points, making 6 threes at a 54.5% clip.

McCollum scored 14 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl contributed 13 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%. Robinson-Earl also added 8 assists and 6 rebounds.

76ers Team Defense

Defensively, the 76ers struggled against the Hawks, giving up 132 points on 55% shooting. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 41 points. Philadelphia also saw Atlanta hit 17 threes at a 45% clip.

Philadelphia sent Atlanta to the line 22 times, where the Hawks made 19 free throws. The 76ers finished with 24 defensive rebounds, while allowing 10 offensive boards. They also recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.

Pelicans Team Defense

The 76ers struggled defensively against the Hawks, giving up 132 points on 55% shooting. Atlanta scored 35 points in the 1st quarter and 41 in the 3rd, with Philadelphia allowing 29 points in the 2nd and 27 in the 4th.

Philadelphia also had trouble defending the three, as the Hawks hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. The 76ers sent Atlanta to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, the 76ers recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.

76ers vs Pelicans Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 121 points per game.
• Across their last three home contests, New Orleans has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 114 points per game.
• As the betting underdog, the 76ers have an ATS mark of just 0-3 in their last three games. Philadelphia posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
• Although the Pelicans have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

76ers vs Pelicans Prediction

The 76ers come in as the underdog at +6.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 233 and our model has the 76ers and Pelicans finishing with a combined 161 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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