New Orleans Pelicans (7-31) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (15-20)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers January 10 2025 – The new Orleans Pelicans (7-31) are set to match up against the Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) on January 10, 2025 at the Wells Fargo Center on this highly anticipated event. The Philadelphia 76ers are looking for a chance to redeem themselves as both of the teams are having a gritty season, that is for the fans and bettors out there. There is a chance for the New Orleans Pelicans to build on their winning as they look to reassure their confidence on winning the match and the 76ers would surely want to seize us on this opportunity, There is promise of excitment in this game, and even more in the heat of the moment. Be sure to check our page for more predictions and news on the NBA scene.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers January 10 2025 Game Info
| When: | Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Wells Fargo Center |
| TV: | TBD |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Pelicans | +145 | +4 (-110) | Over 222 (-110) |
| 76ers | -175 | -4 (-110) | Under 222 (-110) |
Taking into consideration their better overall record, the Philadelphia team will take to the court as four point favorites at home. Given the total of 222 set by the oddmakers, a rather high scoring game is expected. New Orleans fans will be looking to capitalize on the occasional strong New Orleans performances with the +145 moneyline, while those supporting the Sixers will be looking at the -4 spread, or the over, assuming they can back their team. Interestingly, the over/under of 222 is in line with both teams’ recent trends of high scoring wins.
Zion Williamson (PF) vs. Tyrese Maxey (PG)
Zion Williamson is clearly the star of the New Orleans Pelicans and the statistics are helpful to him. Williamson is averaging 25.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, in addition to four blocks every match. His size and athletic ability allow him to be a savage in the paint. Turnovers and fouls? They remain a problem though. For a smart Philadelphia team, discipline will be critical along with how well he can take advantage of many opportunities he gets.
Up north, its Tyrese Maxey who is at the forefront for the 76ers. This point guard has been one of the bright spots on the season for Philadelphia, averaging 25.5 points, 5.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Maxey’s blitz, vast scoring, and strong defense has greatly helped the Sixers with the wins. He might be outside of the box a lot though, and that shooting could be a concern against New Orleans’ tall area
New Orleans Pelicans Recent Struggles
Pelicans seem to be having a horrible time as they have lost 3 out of their last 5 games to Miami, Portland, and Minnesota. Washington contradicted this streak as they lost two games in a row against Pelicans. Williamson is yet again doing great on offense however his team is unable to extend support to him. Williamson And Pelicans have one thing in common, they are defensively weak, averaging 14.1 turn overs per game and 18.5 fouls, making them extremely prone to more disciplined teams.
Philadelphia 76ers Seeking Momentum
Philadelphia, in the meantime, has demonstrated moments of brilliance. Brooklyn was the sole victor in their riveting match held on January 4 with a 123-94 score. But Sacramento and Golden State still lay bare the team’s vulnerabilities. Sixers have been temporarily oscillating between being 12-6 over the last eighteen games which is a good indicator that they manage to engage when they concentrate. Their consistency in defense and rebounding is still an issue to follow, with Maxey having both sides covered to some extent.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends
New Orleans has struggled against the spread recently, going 4-8 in their last 12 games. Despite their poor SU record, the Pelicans have a surprising 8-2-1 ATS record in their last 11 games against Philadelphia. High-scoring affairs have been common, with the total going over in six of their last nine games.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Trends
The Sixers have been dominant at home, winning six of their last seven games against the Pelicans at the Wells Fargo Center. However, their ATS record at home is abysmal, failing to cover in their last five contests. Against Western Conference opponents, the Sixers are just 2-9 ATS, further complicating their betting outlook.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Previews
Considering the different strengths and weaknesses of each of the team’s rosters, the game is relatively complicated. 76ers have the home court advantage and Maxey is at the helm making them the favorites, however, Zion Williamson’s sheer force could keep New Orleans in the game. As for the total points line, it seems wise for the bettors to take the over given both teams’ recent scoring and defensive forms.
As these games have steady teams matched in each round, 76ers moneyline bet is the best but persuading statistics for the Pelicans could be spotted if you assume that Zion will do his magic. Prop bets on Maxey’s assist totals or Zion’s rebounding ought to earn a profit as well.
Score Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers 116, New Orleans Pelicans 110.
