Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 21, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans
The Philadelphia 76ers will be on the road Saturday night with a 7:00 PM matchup in New Orleans, LA against the New Orleans Pelicans, and we have you ready to roll with our Philadelphia vs New Orleans prediction. Philadelphia has thirty wins and 25 losses thus far this season. The New Orleans Pelicans stay home on Saturday, one of the worst teams in the Western Conference with 15 wins and 41 losses this season. Philadelphia comes into Saturday struggling, having lost four of the last five, including three in a row, after a 10-point home loss to Atlanta. The New Orleans Pelicans have dropped three of the last five after a 12-point home loss to Miami in their last outing, which ended a 2-game winning streak. Read more about this Philadelphia vs New Orleans prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions.
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Philadelphia tries to get back on track
The Philadelphia offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 16.2 points on 46% shooting from the floor, but the 76ers have averaged 107.25 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, Philadelphia is allowing 115.9 points per game this season but has given up an average of 130 points per game during its current three-game losing streak. Offensively, Philadelphia was bad in its last outing, scoring 107 points on 30% shooting and 33% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Philadelphia was outmatched, giving up 117 points on 43% shooting. The 76ers lost the rebounding battle by 5 and turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Tyrese Maxey led the way for the Philadelphia offense with 28 points on 23 shots.
Tyrese Maxey leads the Philadelphia offense this season with 28.9 points and 6.8 assists per game. Joel Embiid is averaging 26.6 points, and Paul George averages 16 points per game. Big man Andre Drummond averages 6.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 8.6 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia:
- Joel Embiid (GTD) – Leg
- Paul George (Out) – Suspension
New Orleans is desperate for a win
Offensively, New Orleans shot the ball well in their last outing, scoring 111 points on 46% shooting and 35% from beyond the arc. Defensively, New Orleans struggled, giving up 123 points, including 65 in the second half, as Miami shot 41% from the floor and knocked down 14 triples. The Pelicans lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 13 times in the loss. Zion Williamson led the way for the New Orleans offense against Miami with 25 points on 19 shots.
Trey Murphy III leads the New Orleans offense this season with 22.1 points per game. Zion Williamson is second on the team with 21.6 points per game, while Saddiq Bey is third on the roster with 16.6 points per game this season. Derik Queen averaged 12.2 points and leads New Orleans, averaging 7.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for New Orleans:
- Yves Missi (Out0 _ Calf
- Micah Peavy (Out) – Toe
- Trey Murphy III (GTD) – Shoulder
- Dejounte Murray (Out) – Achilles
Philadelphia vs New Orleans Pick
- Philadelphia vs New Orleans Spread Pick
Philadelphia is the far better team in this matchup and will get back to its winning ways on Saturday. Despite the recent skid from Philadelphia, look for them to use their strength on both sides of the ball against a shorthanded New Orleans team. Take the 76ers Saturday night to end their streak as they get the winning cover on the road. Philadelphia will pick up its 31st victory of the season Saturday night with a win in New Orleans.
- Philadelphia vs New Orleans Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored enough thus far this season, but Saturday will be a defensive slugfest between two struggling teams. Look for Philadelphia to set the tone with its talent and depth against New Orleans. Take Philadelphia to get the win as they will score without much of a problem, but New Orleans will struggle on the offensive end for 48 minutes. Philadelphia gets the win and cover Saturday night, but the total goes well under the number in this matchup.
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