New Orleans Pelicans @ Philadelphia 76ers Picks and Predictions - January 31st 2026

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New Orleans Pelicans (26-56) head into this road spot against Philadelphia 76ers (45-37) at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, February 1, 2026. 76ers carry a 6-point spread, with 234.5 posted on the total. Rebounding and shot quality are likely to shape the betting result here.

76ers have been the more stable team possession to possession, which fits the market read. This preview is built to give you a usable betting path on the spread and total, with key players, injuries, and props supporting the read, and if you are still choosing where to bet, our NBA betting apps guide can help you sort through the best options.

Betting lines for New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers

New Orleans Pelicans has a context-first setup here, and the last five read as last-five ATS: 4-1-0 with extra texture from average margin: 6. Use New Orleans Pelicans game lines for a reliable reference while the market finalizes closer to tip.

The home read leans not as much on one-game variance, and Philadelphia 76ers brings last-five ATS: 2-3-0 with a handy companion stat: last-five over-under: 2-3-0. If you are validating a late move, Philadelphia 76ers game lines offers a direct view that stays current.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 • 7:30 PM ET • NBCS

Money Line +185 -220

Spread -6.5 -110 6.5 -105

Over/Under -110

Injury Update for New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers: Who Is Out and Who Is Questionable

With status doubts on each side, you’re more likely to get a game that swings on lineup continuity than on a single matchup advantage. I trust the team with a stable rotation blueprint, because late-game coverage is harder when the personnel mix keeps changing. For a broader postseason snapshot, see NBA Finals lines.

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Top Usage% Leaders for New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers: Who Drives Possessions

The leading usage share in this matchup belongs to Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), and the table below ties that workload to the rest of the line. Their short snapshot: Min 32, Usage% 33.7, 26.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 3.9 APG, TS% 60.5, eFG% 52.7, +/- 4.1, and TO/G 2.9.

New Orleans Pelicans’s top three are Dejounte Murray (26.8), Zion Williamson (25.9), and Jeremiah Fears (25.6), and Philadelphia 76ers’s top three are Joel Embiid (33.7), Tyrese Maxey (29.6), and Paul George (23.4), and this breakdown shows how touches are shared. A more concentrated top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.

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Quarter by Quarter Stats for New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers

Quarter splits assist spot where each team’s scoring tends to cluster; line context lives on NBA matchup odds. A quick snapshot on New Orleans Pelicans: best quarter is 2Q & 4Q, and its stronger half is the first half. A another readout on Philadelphia 76ers: peaks in 1Q with the edge in the first half.

ATS and Totals Splits for New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers

ATS win% shows New Orleans Pelicans at 60% and Philadelphia 76ers at 50%. Over % shows New Orleans Pelicans at 50% and Philadelphia 76ers at 50%. If one team controls the first six minutes of each half, that’s usually where the cover starts to take shape.

Season Profile Comparison: New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers

This breakdown splits the season profile into four sections so the edges are easier to read. When the key stats in a category point the same way, that’s the cleaner lean; when they split, the game usually turns on which lever shows up more often.

Record & Scoring

Record and margin both favor Philadelphia 76ers (56.1 win% and -0.2 margin), which tends to show up as steadier quarters over time. The cleanest counter for New Orleans Pelicans is forcing volatility—more possessions, more threes, and fewer “quiet” stretches where Philadelphia 76ers can build separation.

Efficiency

Philadelphia 76ers leads the two efficiency drivers—shooting efficiency (110 vs 108.1) and field goal efficiency (53 vs 52.7). If that shows up, Philadelphia 76ers can build separation without needing a big possession advantage.

Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers

In this category, Philadelphia 76ers has the clean edge on the two drivers—net rating (0.5) and fewer turnovers (13). If the game is tight, that often shows up as fewer self-inflicted empty trips late.

Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption

This section is level on the drivers (0.3 vs 0.3, 8.9 vs 9.1), so ball security and box-outs matter more than raw volume. If the game is tight late, one extra second chance or one extra steal is usually the separator.

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New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers Picks, Predictions, and Betting Takeaways

• Game script (pace): New Orleans Pelicans is set up to press tempo, but Philadelphia 76ers benefits if it can steady possessions and keep the game in the half-court. The initial pace hint tends to follows the total.
• Efficiency edge (side): On the season profile, it tilts to Philadelphia 76ers when the possession battle stays tidier and the glass does not leak. Those added possessions can turn the number. If one thing separates it, Philadelphia 76ers has the plainest turnover profile to keep.
• Late filters (availability + market): The last piece is who actually plays and how the spot looks, since those factors can shift the closing lineup choices. If the market has moved, let it be a cue to validate assumptions instead of pushing a stance.