New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Jan 11, 14:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Magic

The New Orleans Pelicans face the Orlando Magic in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Confident Magic Will Get Job Done

We’re confident of backing the Magic to cover the -6 spread when they play the Pelicans. This is a more than generous line and they look a value pick at odds of -110.

Magic Are 8 From 10 on the H2H

New Orleans Pelicans won their previous game by a 128-107 scoreline. It was on the road against Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Trey Murphy led the way with 35 points, while Zion Williamson added 31 and Jeremiah Fears chipped in 21.

Orlando Magic lost when they last took to the court. At Kia Center, they were turned over 103-91 at home to Philadelphia 76ers. Desmond Bane scored 23 points, Anthony Black had 21, while Paolo Banchero recorded 14 points and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Smoothie King Center, with the Magic claiming the win. Beating the Pelicans by a 113-93 scoreline. The Magic have won seven on the spin against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.9 points, 43.9 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 9.1 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 74.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 122.5 points and 46.9 rebounds per matchup.

Zion Williamson is averaging 24.6 points, with Trey Murphy making 3.7 (43.0%) 3-pointers per game. Derik Queen averages 8.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.6 points, 43.3 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points and 47.3 rebounds.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.6 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Anthony Black has an average of 5.4 assist and 2.6 (40.6%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Bryce McGowens, Derik Queen, Trey Murphy.

Orlando Magic lineup: Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero, Goga Bitadze, Noah Penda.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Be ready for New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a generous line of -6 when it comes to Magic for this NBA showdown. The -110 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our pick is that the favorites will make it happen.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Pelicans vs Magic stats:

The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 8 of their last 10 games.
The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games.
The -6 line has been covered by Magic in 7 consecutive games against Pelicans.

Magic -6 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Black Over 18.5 Points -106

Anthony Black (Magic) has averaged 24.4 points in the past 5 games at home. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -106.

Latest Anthony Black Player Prop Odds

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Assists

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Desmond Bane Over 4.5 Assists -123

Desmond Bane (Magic) has had Over 4.5 assists in 3 straight home games. You can secure betting odds of -123 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

Latest Desmond Bane Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic -6.5

Totals Under 234.5

Player Points Anthony Black Over 19.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Magic to cover the -6.5 spread, Under 234.5 on the total and Anthony Black (Magic) to score Over 19.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans

110 - 121 Magic logo

Magic

The Magic might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 121-110 for a big possible return from your stake.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Giving Magic Plenty of Respect

The sportsbooks have Orlando Magic at -263 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 72% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New Orleans Pelicans are trading at +215.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 234.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 234.5 can get -105.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on this popular basketball league and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Paolo Banchero Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Paolo Banchero. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 24.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

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Player Assists

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Anthony Black (Magic)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Derik Queen (Pelicans)

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Kia Center

Magic Have Owned Recent Head-to-Heads at Kia Center

The Magic have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 118.00 points on average and giving up 114.50.

The Pelicans have gone 2-8 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 111.70 points on offense and surrendering 120.20 on defense.

The Magic earned a 132-125 win against the Pelicans in the teams’ last meeting at Kia Center. Looking at the last 8 head-to-head matchups at Kia Center, the Magic have five victories and the Pelicans three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O234.5	U234.5
Orlando Magic Home Stats		7-3	232.50	118.00	114.50	4	6
New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats		2-8	231.90	111.70	120.20	4	6

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Home
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Last 5 Games

Pelicans

NBA: 10/01 Pelicans 128 Wizards107
NBA: 08/01 Pelicans 100 Hawks117
NBA: 07/01 Lakers 111 Pelicans103
NBA: 05/01 Pelicans 106 Heat125
NBA: 03/01 Trail Blazers 122 Pelicans109

Magic

NBA: 10/01 76ers 103 Magic91
NBA: 08/01 Magic 104 Nets103
NBA: 07/01 Magic 112 Wizards120
NBA: 04/01 Pacers 127 Magic135
NBA: 03/01 Magic 114 Bulls121

Head to Head

Pelicans vs Magic

NBA: 14/03 2025 Magic 113 Pelicans 93
NBA: 09/11 2024 Pelicans 88 Magic 115
NBA: 04/04 2024 Magic 117 Pelicans 108
NBA: 22/03 2024 Pelicans 106 Magic 121
NBA: 28/02 2023 Magic 101 Pelicans 93
NBA: 21/01 2023 Pelicans 110 Magic 123
NBA: 10/03 2022 Magic 108 Pelicans 102
NBA: 24/12 2021 Pelicans 110 Magic 104
NBA: 23/04 2021 Pelicans 135 Magic 100
NBA: 02/04 2021 Magic 115 Pelicans 110

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Orlando Magic Stats

Moneyline

1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
+6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 235.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 231.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 234.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 234.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.90 pts and allowed 122.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.70 pts and allowed 120.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 225.90 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 234.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 234.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 234.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 114.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.10 pts and allowed 117.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.70 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.40 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 18.30 (74.09%)
Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 31.70
Assists: 25.00
Blocks: 6.10
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 15.20
Personal Fouls: 19.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 18.30 (75.93%)
Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 33.80
Assists: 25.00
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 14.90
Personal Fouls: 19.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 19.60 (77.47%)
Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 32.20
Assists: 27.20
Blocks: 5.00
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 12.90
Personal Fouls: 22.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.90 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 20.00 (77.22%)
Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 27.10
Blocks: 5.10
Steals: 7.40
Turnovers : 12.00
Personal Fouls: 21.00

Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	36	35.59	780	126	21.7	3.5	3.0	6.2	0.2	1.6
Saddiq Bey	34	29.88	513	78	15.1	2.3	1.6	5.9	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	24	28.85	547	82	22.8	3.4	-	5.8	0.5	1.2

Herbert Jones	23	28.31	218	52	9.5	2.3	1.4	3.7	0.3	1.7
Jordan Poole	21	27.05	321	72	15.3	3.4	2.5	1.7	0.4	0.7
Jeremiah Fears	40	26.7	576	126	14.4	3.2	1.1	3.6	0.2	1.3
Derik Queen	39	26.11	503	167	12.9	4.3	0.2	7.5	1.0	1.1
Jose Alvarado	35	22.17	277	114	7.9	3.3	1.6	2.8	0.1	1.0
Bryce McGowens	25	19.68	201	34	8.0	1.4	0.8	2.1	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	32	17.65	166	37	5.2	1.2	-	5.3	1.2	0.3
Micah Peavy	34	15.64	160	37	4.7	1.1	0.4	2.2	0.1	0.6
Kevon Looney	16	14.16	42	25	2.6	1.6	0.1	5.0	0.5	0.4
Jordan Hawkins	30	14.04	134	21	4.5	0.7	0.8	1.6	0.2	0.2
Karlo Matkovic	27	11.97	129	20	4.8	0.7	0.4	3.3	0.7	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Desmond Bane	39	33.79	741	177	19.0	4.5	1.7	4.5	0.5	0.8
Paolo Banchero	29	33.54	604	139	20.8	4.8	0.9	8.7	0.7	0.6
Franz Wagner	24	33.38	545	88	22.7	3.7	1.5	6.1	0.4	1.2

Wendell Carter Jr.	38	30.29	472	79	12.4	2.1	1.2	7.7	0.7	0.7
Anthony Black	39	30.14	602	150	15.4	3.8	1.5	4.1	0.7	1.3
Jalen Suggs	23	25.38	346	107	15.0	4.7	1.9	3.7	0.5	1.9
Tristan da Silva	34	23.37	327	40	9.6	1.2	1.6	3.7	0.2	0.8
Tyus Jones	39	16.61	126	96	3.2	2.5	0.7	1.1	0.1	0.8
Goga Bitadze	35	16.6	206	45	5.9	1.3	0.1	5.1	1.2	0.8
Noah Penda	24	13	111	27	4.6	1.1	0.6	4.0	0.5	0.5
Jase Richardson	27	11.94	161	36	6.0	1.3	0.7	1.4	0.1	0.3
Jett Howard	27	10.75	125	23	4.6	0.9	0.9	1.4	0.1	0.1
Jonathan Isaac	33	10.44	102	8	3.1	0.2	0.2	2.8	0.5	0.4
Jamal Cain	15	7.71	46	5	3.1	0.3	0.3	0.9	0.1	0.3
Orlando Robinson	4	6.2	7	3	1.8	0.8	0.3	1.0	-	0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

0 Anthony Black

3 Desmond Bane

5 Paolo Banchero

35 Goga Bitadze

93 Noah Penda

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

1 Zion Williamson

11 Bryce McGowens

22 Derik Queen

25 Trey Murphy

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Pelicans 128-107 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Pelicans 100-117 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Lakers 111-103 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-134 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Knicks 130-125 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Suns 123-114 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Suns 115-108 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

09 Jan NBA

76ers 103-91 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Magic 104-103 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Magic 112-120 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pacers 127-135 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Magic 114-121 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Magic 112-110 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Magic 106-107 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Nuggets 126-127 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Hornets 120-105 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

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