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NBA Betting Preview: Magic vs Pelicans

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

Pelicans to Cover the Line?

We’re confident of the Pelicans staying close to the Magic, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +4.5 looks really generous at -112.

8 Magic Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Orlando Magic triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Dallas Mavericks were beaten 138-127 at American Airlines Center. Wendell Carter Jr. poured in 28 points, with Desmond Bane contributing 27 and Tristan da Silva adding 19.

New Orleans Pelicans lost on the road in their last game, making it seven straight defeats. Sacramento Kings won 117-113 at Golden 1 Center. Offensively, Jeremiah Fears led the charge with 28, while Saddiq Bey contributed 20 and Jordan Hawkins 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic beat the Pelicans in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 128-118 scoreline at Kia Center. The Magic have eight straight wins 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 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
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Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.2 points, 38.7 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.5 steals and 2.1 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 85.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 123.6 points and 41.7 rebounds per matchup.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.2 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists, while Desmond Bane averages 2.2 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.5 points, 41.2 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 116.8 points and 46.3 rebounds.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 19.4 points and 3.1 (50.0%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi has an average of 6.6 rebounds and Dejounte Murray 4.7 assists.

Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

This Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

With Pelicans capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -112 is available that the +4.5 is covered in this NBA showdown.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Magic vs Pelicans stats:

  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +4.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Magic in 4 of their last 5 games.

Pelicans +4.5 Probability

The odds at the top NBA sportsbooks suggest our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paolo Banchero Under 23.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Paolo Banchero (Magic) has an average of 15.8 points in the past 5 games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -109 available.

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Zion Williamson Under 3.5 Assists -169 BetMGM logo

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has failed to cover the 3.5 assists total in 8 of the past 10 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can get this Player Assists wager at -169.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans +4.5
Totals Under 235.5
Player Points Paolo Banchero Under 23.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Pelicans to cover the +4.5 spread, Under 235.5 on the total and Paolo Banchero (Magic) to score Under 23.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Magic Magic logo 115 - 116 Pelicans logo Pelicans

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Pelicans landing a 116-115 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans 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.

Magic Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Orlando Magic have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability due to their -179 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +152 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 235.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 235.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Paolo Banchero Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Paolo Banchero is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -109 that he gets Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -119.

Player Points
Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 23.5
-109
Under 23.5
-119
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-108
Under 21.5
-120
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-116
Under 20.5
-111
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Player Assists
Jalen Suggs (Magic)
Over 6.5
+120
Under 6.5
-156
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Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-118
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Desmond Bane (Magic)
Over 4.5
+126
Under 4.5
-164
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Player Rebounds
Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+107
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Paolo Banchero (Magic)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+107
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-130
Under 5.5
-100
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-125
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Pelicans With Seven Wins in Previous Ten Home Games

The Pelicans have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, scoring 118.30 points per contest and conceding 115.20.

The Magic have gone 6-4 across their last 10 road games, putting up 117.00 points on average and giving up 117.40.

The last time these teams met at Smoothie King Center, the Magic came out on top 113-93 against the Pelicans. In 10 meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Magic have eight wins to their name, with the Pelicans having two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 7-3 233.50 118.30 115.20 5 5
Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Away Stats 6-4 234.40 117.00 117.40 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic logo Orlando Magic Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Paolo Banchero 67 34.81 1488 340 22.2 5.1 1.2 8.3 0.6 0.6
Desmond Bane 77 34.09 1567 322 20.4 4.2 2.1 4.2 0.4 1.0
Franz Wagner 30 30.94 626 104 20.9 3.5 1.4 5.6 0.3 1.0

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 66 35.46 1420 250 21.5 3.8 3.2 5.7 0.4 1.5
Saddiq Bey 71 31.08 1239 181 17.5 2.5 2.1 5.5 0.1 0.9
Zion Williamson 61 29.73 1285 197 21.1 3.2 - 5.7 0.5 1.0

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 Orlando Magic Lineups

03 Apr NBA
Magic 138-127 Mavericks
01 Apr NBA
Hawks 130-101 Magic
31 Mar NBA
Suns 111-115 Magic
29 Mar NBA
Magic 87-139 Raptors
26 Mar NBA
Kings 117-121 Magic
24 Mar NBA
Magic 131-136 Cavaliers
23 Mar NBA
Pacers 128-126 Magic
21 Mar NBA
Lakers 105-104 Magic
19 Mar NBA
Magic 111-130 Hornets
17 Mar NBA
Thunder 113-108 Magic

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

03 Apr NBA
Pelicans 113-117 Kings
02 Apr NBA
Pelicans 106-118 Trail Blazers
29 Mar NBA
Rockets 134-102 Pelicans
27 Mar NBA
Pelicans 106-119 Raptors
26 Mar NBA
Pelicans 108-129 Pistons
24 Mar NBA
Pelicans 116-121 Knicks
21 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 111-106 Pelicans
19 Mar NBA
Clippers 99-105 Pelicans
18 Mar NBA
Clippers 109-124 Pelicans
16 Mar NBA
Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
  • 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