Recent form is the story in Philadelphia 76ers at New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, January 28. The 76ers have won 3 of their last 5, while the Pelicans have won 0.
How the Win Meter reads
The Win Meter reads the 76ers 57%, with a projected score of Philadelphia 76ers 116, New Orleans Pelicans 114. The rating gap is 152 points in favor of the 76ers, and home court and rest add about 100 rating points for the Pelicans on top of that.
Readings in this range leave plenty of room for the other side. About 43 times in 100 games like this, the Pelicans would win.
The recent-form gap
The 76ers are 3-0 this season and 3-2 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -3.8. The Pelicans are 0-3 this season and 0-5 in their last 5 games, with an average margin of -8.4.
The 76ers were beaten 144-114 at home by NYK not long ago.
The Pelicans were beaten 144-118 on the road by BOS not long ago.
Offense against defense
The 76ers score 115.7 a game and allow 107.3. The Pelicans score 124.7 and allow 128. Pairing each offense with the other defense points to about 121.9 for the 76ers and 116 for the Pelicans, a simple check on the Win Meter's projection.
The Pelicans have been tough to score on, which should slow the 76ers.
The Pelicans should find points against the 76ers' defense, which has been giving up 107.3.
Injuries to watch
Out: Dominick Barlow (PHI), expected back Nov 2, 2026, Ariel Hukporti (PHI), expected back Oct 1, 2027, Tacko Fall (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026, LeBron James (PHI), expected back Oct 25, 2026, and Yves Missi (NOP), expected back Nov 2, 2026.
Day to day or questionable: Jabari Walker (PHI). Their status can change before tip-off.
The season series
In our records of recent meetings, the Pelicans lead 3-1, with the Pelicans outscoring the 76ers by an average of 6.5 points per game. The last meeting was PHI 111, NOP 126.