Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed this third straight game with a sprained left foot, the 23rd time he's sat out this season.

The Philadelphia 76ers played host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday looking to pick up another win over another struggling opponent. The Pelicans entered the night with a 7-31 record and had just suspended Zion Williamson about two hours before the 7 p.

Whenever you think it can’t get much worse for the Sixers they do something like lose to the Pelicans, who are injury-ravaged and have the worst record in the West.

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The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Herb Jones for Friday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Jones left Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a right shoulder sprain and didn’t return. He has has been ruled out.

In a modest point total, take advantage of the Over for Zion Williamson's points prop for the Pelicans vs. 76ers best bet.