Philadelphia 76ers @ New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Predictions - February 21st 2026
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For Philadelphia 76ers (30-26) vs New Orleans Pelicans (16-42), the first read is form and freshness, with the rest gap acting like a swing factor in close games. Those inputs can surface in tempo control and who gets the cleaner looks late.
This is a numbers-first matchup preview for fast scanning, with room to go deeper when a detail matters. The context remains tight while you judge how the game should play.
Philadelphia 76ers at New Orleans Pelicans picks, odds, and lines
In this matchup-driven spot, Philadelphia 76ers data points are good keeping in view: last-five ATS: 1-4-0 and a second marker in average margin: -74. If you are double-checking form against price movement, Philadelphia 76ers odds page keeps the view clear and current.
In a context-first setup, New Orleans Pelicans can be framed through a straight two-stat lens: last-five ATS: 2-3-0 and as well last-five over-under: 3-2-0. For home-side context as lines settle, New Orleans Pelicans odds page is a handy page to revisit near tip.
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-3.5 -105 -115 76ers at Pelicans Trends and Momentum: Last 5 Form Check and Last 10 Snapshot
in the last five, New Orleans Pelicans carries the stronger run at 2-3 versus Philadelphia 76ers at 1-4. over the last 10, the points split is not fully present, making the rows a quick momentum guide.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 (Form) | ||
| Record (W-L) | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Win % | 20 | 40 |
| ATS record | 1-4-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Over/Under record | 2-3-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Average margin | -74 | -7 |
| Last 10 (Recent Performance) | ||
| Points per game | 115.5 | 112.7 |
| Points allowed | 116.6 | 114.3 |
| Margin | -11 | -16 |
| FG % | 47.1 | 45.9 |
| 3PT % | 36.9 | 34.9 |
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By days since last game (2 vs 1), Philadelphia 76ers owns the rest advantage, and it counts most when travel and weekly volume are similar. Philadelphia 76ers faced the tougher opponent last time out (46.6 vs 44.4), which can move the standard for judging the last game.
On games in the last 7 days (1 vs 1), it is level, so density is a lighter factor. On the immediate mileage row (1086.5 vs 0), Philadelphia 76ers is higher, which can add a drag early and again in the third-quarter reset. Miles travelled over the last week comes back even (0 vs 0), so the weekly travel shape reads neutral.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Days since last game | 2 | 1 |
| Rest advantage vs opponent | 1 | -1 |
| Travel miles since last game | 1086.5 | 0 |
| Games in last 7 days | 1 | 1 |
| Time zone changes | 0 | 0 |
| Miles travelled last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Schedule strength | 52.8 | 40.3 |
| Remaining schedule strength | 49.6 | 52.1 |
| Previous opponent strength (win %) | 46.6 | 44.4 |
| Next opponent strength (win %) | 26.3 | 54.5 |
76ers at Pelicans Usage% Leaders: Top 3 Players Per Team
The leading usage burden in this matchup lands on Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers), and the table below connects that to the production and efficiency read. Their brief snapshot: Min 31, Usage% 33.8, 26.6 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 3.9 APG, TS% 60.6, eFG% 52.8, +/- 4.1, and TO/G 3.
Philadelphia 76ers’s top three are Joel Embiid (33.8), Tyrese Maxey (29.5), and Johni Broome (22.9), and New Orleans Pelicans’s top three are Hunter Dickinson (33.7), Zion Williamson (27.6), and Jordan Poole (25.3), and this breakdown highlights how creation is distributed. 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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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | Joel Embiid | 31 | 33.8 | 26.6 | 7.5 | 3.9 | 60.6 | 52.8 | 4.1 | 3 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Tyrese Maxey | 39 | 29.5 | 28.9 | 4.1 | 6.7 | 59.5 | 54.3 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Johni Broome | 5 | 22.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 18.8 | 16.7 | -1.6 | 0.3 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Hunter Dickinson | 5 | 33.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 | -12 | 2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Zion Williamson | 30 | 27.6 | 21.8 | 6 | 3.6 | 63.3 | 58.7 | -2.7 | 2.2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Jordan Poole | 25 | 25.3 | 14.4 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 53.7 | 48.1 | -3.4 | 1.8 |
76ers vs Pelicans Availability Report: Rotation Notes and Absences
When both sides come in with availability questions, it’s common to see staggered substitutions and a different closing look than what you’d project in the morning. I back the team with a steady hierarchy, because the weakest link usually shows up in late switches and late clock shots. For a broader postseason snapshot, see Finals futures odds.
| Metric | Philadelphia 76ers | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Players Out | 1 | 4 |
| Players Questionable | 0 | 0 |
| Injured Minutes Per Game | 31.4 | 70 |
| Injured Points Per Game | 26.6 | 32 |
Philadelphia 76ers at New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head History
The latest head-to-head meeting is a clear marker: Pelicans took 103-95, by 8. The series rows below outline the bigger picture where numbers exist.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 103-95 |
| Last meeting winner | Pelicans |
| Last meeting margin | 8 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 0 | 2 | -4.4 | 224.4 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Home | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4.4 | 224.4 | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 |
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- Game script (pace): Expect New Orleans Pelicans to press pace where it can, while Philadelphia 76ers tries to steady the game into longer trips. That initial tempo picture often follows the total outcome.
- Efficiency edge (side): The overall profile tilts toward Philadelphia 76ers if it keeps possessions tidier and avoids live-ball mistakes. A couple added trips can turn the result.
- Late filters (availability + market): Treat late availability as the last screen, because role changes can shift shot quality and late-game defense. If the number moves, use it as a cue to confirm rather than pushing the original lean.
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