Pelicans vs 76ers Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 22, 2026, 12:09AM | Published: Feb 21, 2026, 2:05PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey and Jeremiah Fears, the Pelicans are looking to overcome a 76ers side that includes Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre and VJ Edgecombe.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs 76ers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's New Orleans vs Philadelphia NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the 76ers a 60% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs 76ers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.40, 76ers $1.61
- Line: Pelicans +3.5 ($1.95), 76ers -3.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 235.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.40 and the 76ers at $1.61.
The Pelicans are listed as 3.5-point underdogs against the 76ers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the favourite 76ers (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 235.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+3.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 235.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pelicans vs 76ers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $2.40 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +3.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 235.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Pelicans vs 76ers betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the 76ers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Pelicans vs 76ers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs 76ers at Smoothie King Center on Sunday is the 76ers winning 118-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Philadelphia game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs 76ers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs Philadelphia match-up.
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Pelicans vs 76ers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and 76ers at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Philadelphia 76ers
- Date: Sunday 22 February 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Philadelphia predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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