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

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Apr 5, 17:40 | 6 min read

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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	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L

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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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic lineup: Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr..

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Yves Missi, Saddiq Bey.

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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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paolo Banchero Under 23.5 Points -109

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.

Latest Paolo Banchero Player Prop Odds

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Zion Williamson Under 6.5 Rebounds -156

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has had Under 6.5 rebounds in 9 of the past 10 games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -156 that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds line.

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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

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 69% probability due to their -222 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back New Orleans Pelicans, you will find +184 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 6 and the total points line is 236.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you fancy Under 236.5, then the odds are -114.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many alternatives.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Paolo Banchero Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Paolo Banchero is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -125 that he gets Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -109.

Player Points

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Jalen Suggs (Magic)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

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Player Rebounds

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

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Micro Betting

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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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 Home Stats		7-3	233.50	118.30	115.20	5	5
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

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Last 5 Games

Magic

NBA: 04/04 Magic 138 Mavericks127
NBA: 02/04 Hawks 130 Magic101
NBA: 01/04 Suns 111 Magic115
NBA: 30/03 Magic 87 Raptors139
NBA: 27/03 Kings 117 Magic121

Pelicans

NBA: 04/04 Pelicans 113 Kings117
NBA: 03/04 Pelicans 106 Trail Blazers118
NBA: 30/03 Rockets 134 Pelicans102
NBA: 28/03 Pelicans 106 Raptors119
NBA: 27/03 Pelicans 108 Pistons129

Head to Head

Magic vs Pelicans

NBA: 11/01 2026 Pelicans 118 Magic 128
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

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Orlando Magic Stats

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

-4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
-4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 237.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 235.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.20 pts and allowed 123.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.00 pts and allowed 117.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 235.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.50 pts and allowed 116.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 115.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.90 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.00 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 24.40 (85.31%)
Rebounds: Total 38.7, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 29.10
Assists: 25.80
Blocks: 2.10
Steals: 7.50
Turnovers : 16.10
Personal Fouls: 22.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 29.90 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 23.30 (82.33%)
Rebounds: Total 43.5, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 32.60
Assists: 26.20
Blocks: 2.70
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 14.70
Personal Fouls: 21.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 17.80 (76.07%)
Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 30.50
Assists: 26.20
Blocks: 6.20
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 13.40
Personal Fouls: 18.20

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 21.60 (75.79%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 33.20
Assists: 25.20
Blocks: 6.90
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 13.40
Personal Fouls: 18.30

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

Anthony Black	60	30.68	917	229	15.3	3.8	1.6	3.9	0.7	1.4
Wendell Carter Jr.	73	29.62	879	147	12.0	2.0	1.0	7.5	0.6	0.8
Jalen Suggs	52	27.36	717	281	13.8	5.4	2.0	3.9	0.7	1.9
Tristan da Silva	72	24.78	726	111	10.1	1.5	1.6	3.7	0.3	0.9
Jevon Carter	48	16.17	307	79	6.4	1.6	1.5	1.6	0.2	0.7
Goga Bitadze	59	14.86	326	75	5.5	1.3	0.0	4.7	0.9	0.6
Noah Penda	56	13.24	227	68	4.1	1.2	0.5	3.3	0.3	0.5
Jett Howard	55	12.64	301	45	5.5	0.8	1.0	1.6	0.2	0.2
Moritz Wagner	34	12.25	241	25	7.1	0.7	0.6	3.2	0.1	0.4
Alex Morales	1	12	2	4	2.0	4.0	-	3.0	-	-
Jase Richardson	51	11.19	228	59	4.5	1.2	0.5	1.2	0.1	0.3
Jamal Cain	35	11.16	174	23	5.0	0.7	0.7	1.7	0.1	0.3
Colin Castleton	1	10.3	2	1	2.0	1.0	-	4.0	-	-
Jonathan Isaac	52	10.02	134	22	2.6	0.4	0.1	2.5	0.6	0.4
Orlando Robinson	4	6.2	7	3	1.8	0.8	0.3	1.0	-	0.3

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

Herbert Jones	55	28.72	491	154	8.9	2.8	1.4	3.4	0.5	1.6
Dejounte Murray	14	27.81	234	89	16.7	6.4	1.4	5.4	0.4	1.6
Jeremiah Fears	78	25.03	1038	255	13.3	3.3	1.2	3.6	0.4	1.1
Derik Queen	76	24.34	848	278	11.2	3.7	0.3	6.8	0.9	1.0
Jordan Poole	37	23.58	479	112	12.9	3.0	2.4	1.9	0.4	0.5
Bryce McGowens	42	20.95	340	62	8.1	1.5	0.9	2.1	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	65	19.34	359	81	5.5	1.2	-	5.7	1.5	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	12	16.57	53	11	4.4	0.9	-	6.3	0.8	0.3
Karlo Matkovic	62	14.7	352	50	5.7	0.8	0.6	3.7	0.9	0.4
Micah Peavy	57	13.54	216	54	3.8	0.9	0.4	1.8	0.1	0.7
Kevon Looney	19	13.38	52	25	2.7	1.3	0.1	5.3	0.5	0.3
Jordan Hawkins	47	12.48	193	30	4.1	0.6	0.8	1.5	0.2	0.2
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	-
Josh Oduro	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Orlando Magic Injury Table

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New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

1 Zion Williamson

2 Herbert Jones

21 Yves Missi

41 Saddiq Bey

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

3 Desmond Bane

4 Jalen Suggs

5 Paolo Banchero

22 Franz Wagner

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

03 Apr NBA

Magic 138-127 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

01 Apr NBA

Hawks 130-101 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

31 Mar NBA

Suns 111-115 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

29 Mar NBA

Magic 87-139 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

26 Mar NBA

Kings 117-121 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

24 Mar NBA

Magic 131-136 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Mar NBA

Pacers 128-126 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

21 Mar NBA

Lakers 105-104 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

19 Mar NBA

Magic 111-130 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

17 Mar NBA

Thunder 113-108 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

03 Apr NBA

Pelicans 113-117 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

02 Apr NBA

Pelicans 106-118 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

29 Mar NBA

Rockets 134-102 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Mar NBA

Pelicans 106-119 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

26 Mar NBA

Pelicans 108-129 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

24 Mar NBA

Pelicans 116-121 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

21 Mar NBA

Cavaliers 111-106 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

19 Mar NBA

Clippers 99-105 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Mar NBA

Clippers 109-124 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

16 Mar NBA

Mavericks 111-129 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	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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