New Orleans Pelicans (18-48) vs Orlando Magic (30-36)
Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)
Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans +2 -- Over/Under: 217 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: GCSEN
The Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans meet Thursday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Rockets, beat the Bucks, and they play the Timberwolves, Cavs, and Wizards next. The Magic have lost seven of their last nine games and have dropped to the eighth seed.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 104.3 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 106.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 24.5 points and 4.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.3 points and 6.9 rebounds. Cole Anthony is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Black is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies, beat the Clippers, and they play the Spurs, Pistons, and Timberwolves next. The Pelicans have seen six of their 18 wins come since February 13.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 111 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 24.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 21.4 points and 3.7 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Boston is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Magic and Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
- The Magic have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Magic's last four games at Smoothie King Center.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last seven road games against the Pelicans.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last eight games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against the Pelicans.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Magic's last four games as road favorites following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Pelicans' last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Brandon Boston, and Kelly Olynyk. Yves Missi is questionable with an ankle injury.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.
Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Magic should win this game and kind of need to in order to stop the falling in the standings, but I’m just not in the business of putting real dollars on this team. The Magic have been a mess over the last two months and that includes losses in seven of their last nine games. The Magic just lost to the Raptors twice and the Bulls at home. The Pelicans are healthier and have played their best ball in the second half of the season. This is a fade of the Magic more than anything else. It’s Pelicans or pass.
Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans +2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
