76ers Vs Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds: Maxey Over 3.5 Threes (+110) at Smoothie King Center

Emerson Raymont

Published: February 21, 2026 10:45 PM ET

76ers Vs Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds: Maxey Over 3.5 Threes (+110) at Smoothie King Center

Tyrese Maxey appears to be heating up from long range as the Philadelphia 76ers head to The Big Easy tonight for a matchup with the struggling New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. The 76ers vs pelicans matchup on Saturday, February 21, 2026, draws attention because Maxey’s recent perimeter form lines up with a Pelicans defense that has been vulnerable to opposing guards.

76ers Vs Pelicans Prediction & Best Bet

Primary pick: Tyrese Maxey Over 3. 5 three-pointers (+110). Maxey has been connecting at a high clip and returned from the All-Star break by going 4-for-11 from three. That performance was his first Over in five games, but season and situational metrics point toward another big perimeter outing in New Orleans.

Why Tyrese Maxey Is the Focus

Season long makes/attempts: 3. 4 made threes per game on 8. 9 attempts per contest.
Recent road efficiency: 40. 2% from deep on the road while averaging 3. 5 makes per contest away from home.
Returned from the All-Star break with a 4-of-11 long-range performance; that marked his first Over in five games, suggesting the potential for a renewed hot stretch.

Those figures form the basis for the recommended player prop, which prices Maxey’s floor and upside against a Pelicans perimeter profile that has been exploitable.

Pelicans Perimeter Defense and Matchup

New Orleans has shown defensive cracks on the perimeter, surrendering 3. 55 made threes per game to opposing point guards. That vulnerability creates a favorable spot for Maxey, especially with his increased road efficiency. Overall team form is uneven: the Pelicans are described as struggling and have a 6-21 record at home this season, while Philadelphia has compiled a 15-10 record on the road.

Key Role Players and Props to Watch

Quentin Grimes: Shooting 34. 4% from three this season, averaging 1. 8 makes on 5. 3 attempts per game. He has cashed the Over in three of his last five games, including a 2-for-4 mark on Thursday against Atlanta. Each of his Over performances in that span came on the road.
Andre Drummond: Has cashed the Over in points in three of his last four appearances, finishing in double digits in each game, making him a consistent inside scoring option.

These role-player trends complement the Maxey prop angle and provide alternative player-bet paths in the same contest.

Betting Trends, Recent Results and Odds Status

Relevant team and betting trends: the Philadelphia 76ers have covered the spread in 17 of their last 25 away games, yielding +9. 30 Units and a 34% ROI over that stretch. The Sixers beat the Pelicans by 10 points on January 31, and the Sixers lost their first game after the All-Star break.

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Byline context: this preview was prepared by an experienced sports journalist from Vancouver who played high-level baseball and soccer growing up and played college baseball in the United States. After his playing career ended he earned a broadcast journalism degree from BCIT and has written for multiple sports publications. His favorite team is Chelsea FC and he hopes to see a match at Stamford Bridge. He favors NBA player prop betting and emphasizes responsible wagering.