76ers vs. Pelicans Picks and Prediction – 3/24/2025

Philadelphia 76ers (23-47) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (19-52)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

Previous Games:

76ers: 128-120 loss vs. San Antonio
Pelicans: 134-93 loss vs. Minnesota

Head-to-Head:

Both teams enter this matchup struggling, with the 76ers dropping six of their last seven and the Pelicans losing four of their last five.

76ers Breakdown:

Philadelphia is dealing with multiple injuries and will once again rely on Quentin Grimes, who leads active scorers with 21.9 PPG. Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.1 RPG, and Grimes is also the leader in assists (4.2 APG). The Sixers' defense has been shaky, allowing 115.4 PPG, and they have struggled ATS, covering just 6 of their last 20 games.

Pelicans Breakdown:

New Orleans has also been dealing with injuries, and Zion Williamson’s status remains questionable. They rank 26th in points allowed (119.3 PPG) but still have six active players averaging double-digit points. Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, they have been competitive at home against Philadelphia, with the OVER cashing in seven of their last nine matchups in New Orleans.

Betting Trends:

76ers

• Philadelphia is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games.
• The OVER has hit in 9 of their last 10 games.

Pelicans

• New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
• The OVER has cashed in 7 of their last 9 home games vs. Philadelphia.

Exact Score Prediction:

New Orleans Pelicans 122 - Philadelphia 76ers 120

Our Best Bet:

Over 230.5 @ -110