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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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.

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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 logo Magic 21 18 0.538 115.9 114.9 1 12-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Pelicans logo Pelicans 9 31 0.225 114.8 122.3 -7.5 6-17 3-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 1W
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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.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Black Over 18.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

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.

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Derik Queen Under 14.5 Points -143 BetMGM logo

Derik Queen (Pelicans) has averaged 10.75 points in the past 4 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -143.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic -6.5
Totals Under 233.5
Player Points Anthony Black Over 19.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Magic to cover the -6.5 spread along with Under 233.5. Add in Anthony Black (Magic) to score Over 19.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 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.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Giving Magic Plenty of Respect

The sportsbooks have Orlando Magic at -256 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 +205.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 233.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 233.5 can get -110.

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
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Paolo Banchero. Odds of -102 can be found for him scoring Over 24.5 points and there is -127 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 24.5
-102
Under 24.5
-127
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 24.5
+110
Under 24.5
-143
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-109
Under 21.5
-119
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Player Assists
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
-119
Under 5.5
-109
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 4.5
-116
Under 4.5
-111
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Anthony Black (Magic)
Over 4.5
-106
Under 4.5
-122
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-135
Under 4.5
+104
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Player Rebounds
Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 9.5
+120
Under 9.5
-156
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 8.5
-125
Under 8.5
-103
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Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+108
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
+118
Under 6.5
-154
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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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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 logo Orlando Magic Home Stats 7-3 232.50 118.00 114.50 4 6
New Orleans Pelicans logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Orlando Magic logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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

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

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

09 Jan NBA
Pelicans 128-107 Wizards
07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat
02 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Knicks 130-125 Pelicans
27 Dec NBA
Suns 123-114 Pelicans
26 Dec NBA
Suns 115-108 Pelicans
23 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

09 Jan NBA
76ers 103-91 Magic
07 Jan NBA
Magic 104-103 Nets
06 Jan NBA
Magic 112-120 Wizards
04 Jan NBA
Pacers 127-135 Magic
02 Jan NBA
Magic 114-121 Bulls
31 Dec NBA
Magic 112-110 Pacers
29 Dec NBA
Magic 106-107 Raptors
27 Dec NBA
Nuggets 126-127 Magic
26 Dec NBA
Hornets 120-105 Magic
23 Dec NBA
Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 24 13 0.649 117.8 110.7 7.1 12-6 12-7 6-4 17-8 8-2 1W
Knicks 24 14 0.632 119.4 114.9 4.5 16-4 8-10 5-3 18-11 4-6 1L
Raptors 23 16 0.59 114.1 112.2 1.9 12-8 11-8 3-7 20-11 6-4 1L
76ers 21 15 0.583 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-6 7-3 16-12 6-4 2W
Nets 11 24 0.314 109.1 114.2 -5.1 5-15 6-9 3-7 8-16 4-6 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 17 21 0.447 113.1 115.3 -2.2 9-9 8-12 5-4 13-14 6-4 1W
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Magic 21 18 0.538 115.9 114.9 1 12-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Hawks 19 21 0.475 118.2 118.6 -0.4 7-11 12-10 4-3 10-15 4-6 2W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 27 0.27 113.3 124.3 -11 6-13 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 32 7 0.821 121.3 108.3 13 18-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 6-4 2W
Nuggets 25 13 0.658 123.1 117.8 5.3 10-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 19 20 0.487 116.4 118.7 -2.3 10-9 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 5W
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Suns 23 15 0.605 114.7 112.3 2.4 13-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 2W
Warriors 21 18 0.538 115.5 113.4 2.1 13-5 8-13 5-3 14-12 7-3 2W
Clippers 14 23 0.378 112.3 114.2 -1.9 9-9 5-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 1W
Kings 8 30 0.211 109.8 122.1 -12.3 5-13 3-17 1-7 6-24 2-8 7L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 22 13 0.629 118.5 110.7 7.8 11-2 11-11 2-4 12-12 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 16 22 0.421 115.2 116.7 -1.5 8-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 3-7 2L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Pelicans 9 31 0.225 114.8 122.3 -7.5 6-17 3-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Celtics 24 13 0.649 117.8 110.7 7.1 12-6 12-7 6-4 17-8 8-2 1W
Knicks 24 14 0.632 119.4 114.9 4.5 16-4 8-10 5-3 18-11 4-6 1L
Raptors 23 16 0.59 114.1 112.2 1.9 12-8 11-8 3-7 20-11 6-4 1L
76ers 21 15 0.583 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-6 7-3 16-12 6-4 2W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Magic 21 18 0.538 115.9 114.9 1 12-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Hawks 19 21 0.475 118.2 118.6 -0.4 7-11 12-10 4-3 10-15 4-6 2W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 17 21 0.447 113.1 115.3 -2.2 9-9 8-12 5-4 13-14 6-4 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 24 0.314 109.1 114.2 -5.1 5-15 6-9 3-7 8-16 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 27 0.27 113.3 124.3 -11 6-13 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 2L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 32 7 0.821 121.3 108.3 13 18-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 6-4 2W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 13 0.658 123.1 117.8 5.3 10-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Rockets 22 13 0.629 118.5 110.7 7.8 11-2 11-11 2-4 12-12 5-5 2L
Suns 23 15 0.605 114.7 112.3 2.4 13-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 2W
Warriors 21 18 0.538 115.5 113.4 2.1 13-5 8-13 5-3 14-12 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 19 20 0.487 116.4 118.7 -2.3 10-9 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 16 22 0.421 115.2 116.7 -1.5 8-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 3-7 2L
Clippers 14 23 0.378 112.3 114.2 -1.9 9-9 5-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 1W
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Pelicans 9 31 0.225 114.8 122.3 -7.5 6-17 3-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 1W
Kings 8 30 0.211 109.8 122.1 -12.3 5-13 3-17 1-7 6-24 2-8 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 32 7 0.821 121.3 108.3 13 18-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 6-4 2W
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 13 0.658 123.1 117.8 5.3 10-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Celtics 24 13 0.649 117.8 110.7 7.1 12-6 12-7 6-4 17-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Knicks 24 14 0.632 119.4 114.9 4.5 16-4 8-10 5-3 18-11 4-6 1L
Rockets 22 13 0.629 118.5 110.7 7.8 11-2 11-11 2-4 12-12 5-5 2L
Suns 23 15 0.605 114.7 112.3 2.4 13-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 2W
Raptors 23 16 0.59 114.1 112.2 1.9 12-8 11-8 3-7 20-11 6-4 1L
76ers 21 15 0.583 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-6 7-3 16-12 6-4 2W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Warriors 21 18 0.538 115.5 113.4 2.1 13-5 8-13 5-3 14-12 7-3 2W
Magic 21 18 0.538 115.9 114.9 1 12-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 19 20 0.487 116.4 118.7 -2.3 10-9 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 5W
Hawks 19 21 0.475 118.2 118.6 -0.4 7-11 12-10 4-3 10-15 4-6 2W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 17 21 0.447 113.1 115.3 -2.2 9-9 8-12 5-4 13-14 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 16 22 0.421 115.2 116.7 -1.5 8-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 3-7 2L
Clippers 14 23 0.378 112.3 114.2 -1.9 9-9 5-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 1W
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 24 0.314 109.1 114.2 -5.1 5-15 6-9 3-7 8-16 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 27 0.27 113.3 124.3 -11 6-13 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 2L
Pelicans 9 31 0.225 114.8 122.3 -7.5 6-17 3-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 1W
Kings 8 30 0.211 109.8 122.1 -12.3 5-13 3-17 1-7 6-24 2-8 7L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
  • 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