Tuesday’s win paired with another Spurs loss means the Pelicans’ (30-36) playoff hopes are still alive heading into Friday’s game against the Sixers (45-21), and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
New Orleans sits 1.5 games out of the 10th seed (San Antonio), making virtually every remaining game a must-win contest. That makes the ankle injury to Brandon Ingram that will keep him out of Friday’s game even more impactful.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Pelicans +8.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +310 / Sixers -400
- Over-under: 229.5
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Advice and prediction
In the last meeting between the two teams, Zion Williamson had one of the finest showings of his professional career. He’ll certainly be the center of focus for Philadelphia defensively, That paired with Ingram’s absence spell tough sledding for the Pelicans. Take Philadelphia minus-8.5.
Prediction: Sixers 115, Pelicans 101
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