Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Pelicans Look a Great Bet to Win

We’re eager to back the Pelicans to get the better of the Magic and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -100 that they claim the win.

Magic Are 8 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Orlando Magic lost on the road in their previous game. Houston Rockets won 97-84 at Toyota Center. Paolo Banchero scored 25 points, with Franz Wagner getting 15 and Cole Anthony 9.

New Orleans Pelicans won their last game which was at home. It was a 127-120 triumph at Smoothie King Center against LA Clippers. Zion Williamson put on a fantastic show with a triple-double performance, registering 22 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.

These two teams last met at Kia Center, with the Magic claiming the win. Beating the Pelicans by a 115-88 scoreline. It’s been six victories on the bounce for the Magic when playing the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	37	0.464	104.6	106	-1.4	18-16	14-21	8-3	25-20	3-7	1W
Pelicans	18	51	0.261	110.4	119.1	-8.7	12-23	6-28	3-13	12-33	2-8	3L

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The Magic have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 105.8 points, 41.0 rebounds, 21.2 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 44.3% from the field and 78.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.5 points and 46.2 rebounds per matchup.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 28.1 points, 4.2 assists and 2.1 (34.4%) 3-pointers made, while Wendell Carter Jr. averages 9.1 rebounds.

The Pelicans have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.3 points, 46.1 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 71.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 117.9 points and 45.0 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 19.3 points and 2.5 (29.4%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi has an average of 7.7 rebounds and Jose Alvarado 5.2 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Paolo Banchero, Cory Joseph, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr..

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Bruce Brown, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Karlo Matkovic, Trey Murphy.

Expert NBA Analysis

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Magic vs Pelicans stats:

• Pelicans have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Magic have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Magic have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

Magic vs Pelicans Prediction

There are attractive odds about New Orleans Pelicans and our pick is for the home team to win this NBA showdown. They can get the better of their opponents in various departments and you can get -100.

The spread lines provide you with the opportunity to get more juice on your bets. You can move the line for the Pelicans and choose the odds to suit you.

Pelicans Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

Pelicans Moneyline @ -100 Bet Now

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Player Props

Paolo Banchero Under 5.5 Assists -143

Paolo Banchero (Magic) hasn't covered the 5.5 assists total in 9 of the past 10 games. We think that history might repeat itself and you can get -143 that he falls short when it comes to Player Assists.

Latest Paolo Banchero Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 25.5

-108

Under 25.5

-125

Assists

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-159

Rebounds

Over 7.5

+108

Under 7.5

-143

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Jose Alvarado Over 8.5 Points -122

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans) has covered the 8.5 points total in 3 straight games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -122 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Jose Alvarado Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 8.5

-122

Under 8.5

-109

Assists

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic 109 - 111 Pelicans

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 111-109 win for the Pelicans. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans 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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Anticipating a Tight Affair

The Moneyline odds about New Orleans Pelicans triumphing is priced at +108 and you can get Orlando Magic at -127. The hosts have a 48% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks.

The current spread is 2.5 and the total points line is 215. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. The Over 215 selection is available to back at -110.

The Pelicans are -115 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. The Magic can be wagered at -115 to get to the 20-point mark first.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Magic

-127

Pelicans

+108

Point Spread

Magic -2.5

-108

Pelicans +2.5

-112

Total Points

Under 215

-110

Over 215

-110

Paolo Banchero Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Paolo Banchero is available at -108 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -125 is available.

Player Points

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 25.5

-108

Under 25.5

-125

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 23.5

-128

Under 23.5

-104

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 22.5

-120

Under 22.5

-112

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-118

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 17.5

-118

Under 17.5

-114

Cole Anthony (Magic)

Over 12.5

-130

Under 12.5

-103

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-127

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-122

Under 8.5

-109

Jordan Hawkins (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-114

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-120

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

-105

Under 8.5

-127

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 8.5

+102

Under 8.5

-135

Anthony Black (Magic)

Over 7.5

-108

Under 7.5

-122

Player Assists

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-159

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-159

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-135

Jose Alvarado (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-118

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+117

Cole Anthony (Magic)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

+105

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 2.5

+103

Under 2.5

-133

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-118

Player Rebounds

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+112

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Over 7.5

+108

Under 7.5

-143

Yves Missi (Pelicans)

Over 7.5

-122

Under 7.5

-106

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Over 6.5

-143

Under 6.5

+108

Franz Wagner (Magic)

Over 5.5

-112

Under 5.5

-120

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Over 5.5

+118

Under 5.5

-156

Cole Anthony (Magic)

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-133

Bruce Brown Jr (Pelicans)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-156

C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Magic)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-104

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Bruce Brown

1 Zion Williamson

3 CJ McCollum

17 Karlo Matkovic

25 Trey Murphy

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

3 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

5 Paolo Banchero

10 Cory Joseph

22 Franz Wagner

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	50	19	0.725	116.4	108	8.4	24-12	26-7	13-2	35-11	8-2	3W
Knicks	43	24	0.642	116.7	112.2	4.5	22-11	21-13	10-3	29-13	6-4	1W
Raptors	24	45	0.348	110.6	115.8	-5.2	16-20	8-25	5-8	15-29	6-4	2L
Nets	23	46	0.333	105.5	111.6	-6.1	11-22	12-24	3-10	13-31	2-8	1L
76ers	23	45	0.338	110	115	-5	12-22	11-23	3-11	14-28	3-7	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	56	12	0.824	122.5	111.9	10.6	30-5	26-7	11-1	38-8	8-2	2L
Pacers	38	29	0.567	116.6	115.5	1.1	20-10	18-19	8-6	22-21	5-5	1W
Bucks	38	30	0.559	114.5	112.5	2	24-12	14-18	7-7	27-19	5-5	2L
Pistons	38	31	0.551	115	112.7	2.3	18-16	20-15	4-9	25-21	5-5	1W
Bulls	29	39	0.426	116.5	119.8	-3.3	13-22	16-17	4-11	23-23	6-4	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	33	36	0.478	117.3	119.4	-2.1	17-17	16-19	9-4	25-19	6-4	1W
Magic	32	37	0.464	104.6	106	-1.4	18-16	14-21	8-3	25-20	3-7	1W
Heat	29	39	0.426	109.1	110.8	-1.7	15-17	14-22	7-5	18-24	1-9	8L
Hornets	17	51	0.25	105.7	113.7	-8	10-25	7-26	1-13	9-34	3-7	2L
Wizards	15	52	0.224	108.7	120.5	-11.8	7-26	8-26	6-6	11-28	5-5	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	56	12	0.824	119.6	107.1	12.5	29-5	27-7	11-4	32-11	9-1	3W
Nuggets	44	25	0.638	121.1	116.7	4.4	23-11	21-14	7-6	27-15	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	40	30	0.571	113.4	109.3	4.1	20-15	20-15	9-5	28-18	8-2	1L
Trail Blazers	30	39	0.435	110.6	114.2	-3.6	18-16	12-23	5-9	15-30	4-6	2W
Jazz	15	54	0.217	112.2	119.9	-7.7	8-26	7-28	2-10	7-38	0-10	10L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	42	25	0.627	113	111.4	1.6	27-7	15-18	12-3	29-13	6-4	2W
Warriors	40	29	0.58	113.3	110.7	2.6	22-14	18-15	3-10	22-20	8-2	1W
Clippers	39	30	0.565	111.7	108.6	3.1	24-10	15-20	7-7	21-22	7-3	4W
Kings	34	33	0.507	116.5	115.6	0.9	17-15	17-18	4-10	24-23	5-5	1W
Suns	32	37	0.464	114.4	115.8	-1.4	20-13	12-24	9-5	21-25	5-5	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	44	25	0.638	113.7	109.1	4.6	26-10	18-15	13-3	26-16	7-3	7W
Grizzlies	43	26	0.623	122.7	116.8	5.9	25-11	18-15	10-5	25-17	5-5	1L
Mavericks	33	36	0.478	114.7	115.1	-0.4	19-16	14-20	8-7	23-25	2-8	3L
Spurs	28	39	0.418	114.1	116.6	-2.5	17-17	11-22	5-11	20-26	4-6	1L
Pelicans	18	51	0.261	110.4	119.1	-8.7	12-23	6-28	3-13	12-33	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	56	12	0.824	122.5	111.9	10.6	30-5	26-7	11-1	38-8	8-2	2L
Celtics	50	19	0.725	116.4	108	8.4	24-12	26-7	13-2	35-11	8-2	3W
Knicks	43	24	0.642	116.7	112.2	4.5	22-11	21-13	10-3	29-13	6-4	1W
Pacers	38	29	0.567	116.6	115.5	1.1	20-10	18-19	8-6	22-21	5-5	1W
Bucks	38	30	0.559	114.5	112.5	2	24-12	14-18	7-7	27-19	5-5	2L
Pistons	38	31	0.551	115	112.7	2.3	18-16	20-15	4-9	25-21	5-5	1W
Hawks	33	36	0.478	117.3	119.4	-2.1	17-17	16-19	9-4	25-19	6-4	1W
Magic	32	37	0.464	104.6	106	-1.4	18-16	14-21	8-3	25-20	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	39	0.426	116.5	119.8	-3.3	13-22	16-17	4-11	23-23	6-4	1W
Heat	29	39	0.426	109.1	110.8	-1.7	15-17	14-22	7-5	18-24	1-9	8L
Raptors	24	45	0.348	110.6	115.8	-5.2	16-20	8-25	5-8	15-29	6-4	2L
Nets	23	46	0.333	105.5	111.6	-6.1	11-22	12-24	3-10	13-31	2-8	1L
76ers	23	45	0.338	110	115	-5	12-22	11-23	3-11	14-28	3-7	1L
Hornets	17	51	0.25	105.7	113.7	-8	10-25	7-26	1-13	9-34	3-7	2L
Wizards	15	52	0.224	108.7	120.5	-11.8	7-26	8-26	6-6	11-28	5-5	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	56	12	0.824	119.6	107.1	12.5	29-5	27-7	11-4	32-11	9-1	3W
Rockets	44	25	0.638	113.7	109.1	4.6	26-10	18-15	13-3	26-16	7-3	7W
Nuggets	44	25	0.638	121.1	116.7	4.4	23-11	21-14	7-6	27-15	6-4	1W
Lakers	42	25	0.627	113	111.4	1.6	27-7	15-18	12-3	29-13	6-4	2W
Grizzlies	43	26	0.623	122.7	116.8	5.9	25-11	18-15	10-5	25-17	5-5	1L
Warriors	40	29	0.58	113.3	110.7	2.6	22-14	18-15	3-10	22-20	8-2	1W
Timberwolves	40	30	0.571	113.4	109.3	4.1	20-15	20-15	9-5	28-18	8-2	1L
Clippers	39	30	0.565	111.7	108.6	3.1	24-10	15-20	7-7	21-22	7-3	4W
Kings	34	33	0.507	116.5	115.6	0.9	17-15	17-18	4-10	24-23	5-5	1W
Mavericks	33	36	0.478	114.7	115.1	-0.4	19-16	14-20	8-7	23-25	2-8	3L
Suns	32	37	0.464	114.4	115.8	-1.4	20-13	12-24	9-5	21-25	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	30	39	0.435	110.6	114.2	-3.6	18-16	12-23	5-9	15-30	4-6	2W
Spurs	28	39	0.418	114.1	116.6	-2.5	17-17	11-22	5-11	20-26	4-6	1L
Pelicans	18	51	0.261	110.4	119.1	-8.7	12-23	6-28	3-13	12-33	2-8	3L
Jazz	15	54	0.217	112.2	119.9	-7.7	8-26	7-28	2-10	7-38	0-10	10L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	56	12	0.824	122.5	111.9	10.6	30-5	26-7	11-1	38-8	8-2	2L
Thunder	56	12	0.824	119.6	107.1	12.5	29-5	27-7	11-4	32-11	9-1	3W
Celtics	50	19	0.725	116.4	108	8.4	24-12	26-7	13-2	35-11	8-2	3W
Knicks	43	24	0.642	116.7	112.2	4.5	22-11	21-13	10-3	29-13	6-4	1W
Nuggets	44	25	0.638	121.1	116.7	4.4	23-11	21-14	7-6	27-15	6-4	1W
Rockets	44	25	0.638	113.7	109.1	4.6	26-10	18-15	13-3	26-16	7-3	7W
Lakers	42	25	0.627	113	111.4	1.6	27-7	15-18	12-3	29-13	6-4	2W
Grizzlies	43	26	0.623	122.7	116.8	5.9	25-11	18-15	10-5	25-17	5-5	1L
Warriors	40	29	0.58	113.3	110.7	2.6	22-14	18-15	3-10	22-20	8-2	1W
Timberwolves	40	30	0.571	113.4	109.3	4.1	20-15	20-15	9-5	28-18	8-2	1L
Pacers	38	29	0.567	116.6	115.5	1.1	20-10	18-19	8-6	22-21	5-5	1W
Clippers	39	30	0.565	111.7	108.6	3.1	24-10	15-20	7-7	21-22	7-3	4W
Bucks	38	30	0.559	114.5	112.5	2	24-12	14-18	7-7	27-19	5-5	2L
Pistons	38	31	0.551	115	112.7	2.3	18-16	20-15	4-9	25-21	5-5	1W
Kings	34	33	0.507	116.5	115.6	0.9	17-15	17-18	4-10	24-23	5-5	1W
Hawks	33	36	0.478	117.3	119.4	-2.1	17-17	16-19	9-4	25-19	6-4	1W
Mavericks	33	36	0.478	114.7	115.1	-0.4	19-16	14-20	8-7	23-25	2-8	3L
Suns	32	37	0.464	114.4	115.8	-1.4	20-13	12-24	9-5	21-25	5-5	1W
Magic	32	37	0.464	104.6	106	-1.4	18-16	14-21	8-3	25-20	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	30	39	0.435	110.6	114.2	-3.6	18-16	12-23	5-9	15-30	4-6	2W
Bulls	29	39	0.426	116.5	119.8	-3.3	13-22	16-17	4-11	23-23	6-4	1W
Heat	29	39	0.426	109.1	110.8	-1.7	15-17	14-22	7-5	18-24	1-9	8L
Spurs	28	39	0.418	114.1	116.6	-2.5	17-17	11-22	5-11	20-26	4-6	1L
Raptors	24	45	0.348	110.6	115.8	-5.2	16-20	8-25	5-8	15-29	6-4	2L
76ers	23	45	0.338	110	115	-5	12-22	11-23	3-11	14-28	3-7	1L
Nets	23	46	0.333	105.5	111.6	-6.1	11-22	12-24	3-10	13-31	2-8	1L
Pelicans	18	51	0.261	110.4	119.1	-8.7	12-23	6-28	3-13	12-33	2-8	3L
Hornets	17	51	0.25	105.7	113.7	-8	10-25	7-26	1-13	9-34	3-7	2L
Wizards	15	52	0.224	108.7	120.5	-11.8	7-26	8-26	6-6	11-28	5-5	1L
Jazz	15	54	0.217	112.2	119.9	-7.7	8-26	7-28	2-10	7-38	0-10	10L

• 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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