Pelicans vs. 76ers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 21

Pelicans vs. 76ers Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and NBCS-PH

The Philadelphia 76ers (30-25) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans (15-42) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Smoothie King Center as 4.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and NBCS-PH. The matchup's point total is set at 230.5.

Pelicans vs. 76ers Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. 76ers Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: 76ers win (68.2%)

Pelicans vs. 76ers Betting Trends

• The 76ers have covered the spread 28 times this season (28-26-1).
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 30-26-1 this season.
• Games involving the 76ers have hit the over 28 times out of 57 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this year have hit the over 50.9% of the time (29 out of 57 games with a set point total).
• Philadelphia has done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (16-9-0) than it has at home (12-17-1).
• Looking at point totals, the 76ers hit the over more consistently in home games, as they've gone over the total 16 times in 30 opportunities this season (53.3%). In road games, they have hit the over 12 times in 25 opportunities (48%).
• New Orleans' winning percentage against the spread at home is .567 (17-13-0). On the road, it is .481 (13-13-1).
• Pelicans games have gone above the over/under 56.7% of the time at home (17 of 30), and 44.4% of the time away (12 of 27).

76ers Leaders

• Tyrese Maxey's numbers on the season are 28.9 points, 4.1 boards and 6.7 assists per game, shooting 46.7% from the floor and 37.9% from downtown, with an average of 3.4 made treys (fourth in NBA).
• VJ Edgecombe averages 15 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 42.4% from the floor and 35.3% from beyond the arc, with 2 made treys per game.
• Joel Embiid averages 26.6 points, 7.5 boards and 3.9 assists.
• Quentin Grimes is averaging 12.7 points, 3.6 assists and 3.7 boards.
• Andre Drummond is averaging 7 points, 8.7 boards and 0.9 assists.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.1 points, 5.7 boards and 3.8 assists for the Pelicans.
• Derik Queen's numbers on the season are 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest. He is sinking 49.5% of his shots from the field.
• The Pelicans get 21.9 points per game from Zion Williamson, plus 6 boards and 3.5 assists.
• Saddiq Bey averages 16.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He is draining 44.7% of his shots from the floor and 34.7% from 3-point range, with 1.9 triples per game.
• Jeremiah Fears' numbers on the season are 13.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He is draining 43.1% of his shots from the floor and 31.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 1 triples.

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