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2026-02-21 · Morning Edition
LOSS
76ers vs. Pelicans
VJ Edgecombe Over 16.5 Points
ANALYSIS
Edgecombe represents a massive market undervaluation as his usage rate spikes to 28.4% in current configurations without Paul George (suspended) and Joel Embiid (knee management). Fresh off a Rising Stars MVP crown and a 20-point outburst on Feb 19, he is primary scoring option against a New Orleans defense missing its premier perimeter stoppers in Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy III.
Key Data
24.5% usage in high-volume matchups; 18.2 PPG avg last 4; Market price 0.40 is an outlier vs usage projections.
OUTCOME
76ers 111 - Pelicans 126
On February 21, 2026, VJ Edgecombe recorded 14 points in the 76ers' loss to the Pelicans. He shot 5-of-14 from the field (1-of-5 from three-point range) and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line. Since 14 points is less than the required 16.5, the prop resulted in a loss.
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