New Orleans Pelicans v Philadelphia 76ers: the preview
New Orleans Pelicans meet Philadelphia 76ers at Smoothie King Center, Friday 12:00pm (NBA). New Orleans Pelicans have won 13 of the 25 meetings with Philadelphia 76ers since 2013.
The big picture
New Orleans Pelicans come in 19th on the ladder; Philadelphia 76ers are 3rd. Philadelphia 76ers are the side higher up the table.
New Orleans Pelicans are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 120.2 points for and 118.8 against.
Philadelphia 76ers are 8–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.4 points for and 106.6 against.
Form
New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 109–115.
Philadelphia 76ers have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Cleveland Cavaliers 95–119.
Head to head
These sides have met 25 times on our records since 2013: New Orleans Pelicans 13, Philadelphia 76ers 12.
Last time out (2025-26), New Orleans Pelicans won 126–111 at Smoothie King Center.
Biggest margin between these two: New Orleans Pelicans by 37 points in 2013-14 (135–98).
Players to watch
For New Orleans Pelicans, watch Zion Williamson (20.6 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27) and Saddiq Bey (16.4 points a game, 36 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Philadelphia 76ers, watch Tyrese Maxey (26.9 points a game, 37 rebounds in 2026-27) and Jaylen Brown (21.6 points a game, 60 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Smoothie King Center
New Orleans Pelicans have won 12 of their last 20 at Smoothie King Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Philadelphia 76ers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
