New Orleans Pelicans vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Pick Prediction 12/19/2021 by Tony T.
Pelicans at 76ers—Other than Zion the Pelicans are healthy. For Philadelphia reserves Korkmaz and Niang out. Joel Embiid questionable with ankle soreness. Tyrese Maxey is questionable with a quad. New Orleans has won three of four after their 116-112 home overtime win to injury riddled Milwaukee Bucks. Pelicans sit ninth in defensive efficiency in this four game period allowing 106.2 points per 100 possessions. It is three straight defeats and four of five for Philadelphia with their 114-105 road defeat to Brooklyn Nets. 76ers in this period second last in offensive efficiency with 102.5 points per 100 possessions and on defense allowing 115.7 per 100 which is 23rd. They have failed to cover six of seven. Play New Orleans +6.