New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Orlando Magic will travel to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans in a non-conference matchup. The Pelicans are favored by 4.5 points and have a moneyline of -199.
Orlando is currently 4th in the Eastern Conference and has won two straight games. New Orleans is 6th in the West and has lost two in a row.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Magic have faced off vs. the Pelicans as the underdog, they have gone 3-0. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Magic and Pelicans is 3-2 with an average of 215 points per game. The last three times that the Magic have been on the road vs. the Pelicans, the over/under record is 2-3.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Orlando has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
- New Orleans has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 100. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Magic have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Pelicans have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Prediction
Today, the Magic are looking to extend their win streak to three games as they take on the Pelicans. Orlando is currently 44-31 on the season, which has them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference.
As the underdog, the Magic have gone 17-25 this season and are 24-18 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 4.5 points on the spread.
In their most recent game, the Magic defeated the Trail Blazers by a score of 104-103. The O/U line for that game was 210.5, and Orlando was favored by 17.5 points going into the game.
On the season, the Magic have an O/U record of 33-42, and their games have averaged a combined 218.6 points per game. The under has hit in their last five games.
Against the spread, the Magic are 48-27 for the season, and their road ATS record is 22-14. In their last two games, they have failed to cover the spread.
In the Eastern Conference, the Magic are 30-17 against other teams in the East and 14-14 in non-conference games. Today’s O/U line of 209.5 is lower than their season average of 222 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Magic are 26th in the league at 110.4 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 108.1 points per game.
In terms of pace, Orlando is 26th in the NBA at 96.7 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Magic have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 34.7% of their games.
This season, the Magic defense has been impressive, holding the 3rd position in the league while permitting an average of 108.2 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Magic defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.5% while allowing 35.3% from downtown.
In Pelicans games this season, the average over/under line is 227.9, and their games have averaged 225.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 209.5.
New Orleans has gone 32-43 on the over/under this season, and 73 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 209.5.
Against the spread, the Pelicans are 40-34 this season, and they have failed to cover in their last two games. At home, their ATS record is also 20-17.
Coming into today’s game, the Pelicans are favored by 4.5 points. Their ATS record as the favorite is 23-22, and they are 30-16 straight-up when favored.
In their last game, the Pelicans lost to the Suns by a score of 124-111. The O/U line for that game was 222.5, and New Orleans was favored by 1.5 points going into the game.
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 6th place with a record of 45-30. Against the West, they are 26-20 and 9-6 against other teams in the Southwest Division.
So far this season, the Pelicans have been one of the better shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 8th in field goal percentage. However, they are just 20th in three-pointers made per game and 25th in three-point attempts.
Overall, the Pelicans are 13th in scoring at 115.2 points per game. At home, they are averaging 115.4 points per game. On the season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 49.3% of their games.
When it comes to pace, the Pelicans are 18th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 12th in the NBA with 27 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 17th in the league.
At present, the Pelicans’ defense is ranked 8th, allowing 110.5 points per game. Opponents are hitting 55.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.7% of their three-point attempts.
Our prediction for this game is that the Pelicans will come out on top with a projected score of 116-108.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Pelicans on the moneyline
- The Pelicans should also cover at -4.5
- Projecting a combined 224 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Brandon Ingram – Knee – Out
- Jose Alvarado – Hip – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Caleb Houstan – Ankle – Questionable
