The Pelicans will play the Sixers on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Philadelphia 76ers will tip-off on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 85.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers, is currently 92.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 5-18 away team record. They now rank 12th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Philadelphia 76ers - The Philadelphia 76ers come to the floor sporting a 14-13 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 6th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 20th (114.4) for average points scored per game. The Philadelphia 76ers stand 12th, averaging 116.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 121.2 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 3rd in the league. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 5-7 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers, come to the game with a 8-5 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 12-37 overall record, while the Philadelphia 76ers have a 26-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, me hearties! The New Orleans Pelicans be settin' sail...to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a battle of the hardwood...
The Philadelphia venue be buzzin' with anticipation and excitement...as these two teams clash in another thrilling NBA showdown...
The Pelicans stand at 12-37 overall, while the 76ers boast a 26-21...record for the season so far...
In division play, the Pelicans have a 5-7 record...while the 76ers stand at 8-5 in their respective divisions...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
Best Pelicans at Sixers Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Philadelphia 76ers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Philadelphia 76ers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Philadelphia 76ers are -6.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +6.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Philadelphia 76ers are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Pelicans
Sixers
1/31/26 7:40pm EST | +6.5 -115-6.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +6.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Philadelphia 76ers - Philadelphia 76ers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -6.5 Philadelphia 76ers favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Philadelphia 76ers Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Sixers
Game to Overtime
1/31/26 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 112.5 o -118112.5 u -110Bet |
Sixers
Team Total Points
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Derik Queen
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
Jared McCain
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Jeremiah Fears
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Joel Embiid
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -118Bet |
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Kelly Oubre Jr
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Paul George
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Quentin Grimes
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
Saddiq Bey
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11816.5 u -115Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -120Bet |
Tyrese Maxey
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
VJ Edgecombe
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
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Zion Williamson
Points Scored
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -118Bet |
Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Kelly Oubre Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12529.5 u -105Bet |
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Tyrese Maxey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 38.5 o -12538.5 u -105Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHI 1/31/26 7:40pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Philadelphia 76ers | 29 | 22 | 0.569 | +10.5 | 15-13 | 14-9 | 8-5 | 19-17 | 116.8 | 115.4 | +1.4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 13 | 40 | 0.245 | +27.5 | 8-19 | 5-21 | 6-7 | 7-26 | 114.5 | 121.0 | -6.5 | L3 | 3-7 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Philadelphia 76ers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
New Orleans Pelicans Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Pelicans | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Sixers | +5000 Bet |
New Orleans Pelicans & Philadelphia 76ers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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