Magic vs Pelicans Prediction 1/11/26 NBA Picks Today

The New Orleans Pelicans and Orlando Magic meet Sunday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s a Magic vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Magic vs Pelicans Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Hawks, beat the Wizards, and they play the Nuggets next. The Pelicans have lost 9 of their last 10 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 123.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 20.5 points and 6.1 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Saddiq Bey is dishing 2.3 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic lost to the 76ers, beat the Nets, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Magic have won 20 of their last 34 games.

The Orlando Magic are averaging 116.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Anthony Black is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 11 road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Magic have won each of their last 11 games as favorites following a loss.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against the Pelicans.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The underdogs have won five of the last seven games between the Pelicans and Magic.
• The Magic have lost each of their last four home games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Magic have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five games following a win.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Pelicans’ last six road games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
• Seven of the Magic’s last eight day games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Orlando Magic Player Facts

• Desmond Bane ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (92.5%) this season.
• Paolo Banchero is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (20.8), rebounds (8.7) and assists (4.8) per game this season.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

• Trey Murphy III has scored 30+ points in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
• Jeremiah Fears is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (21.9).
• The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (28.0).
• The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (33.6%).
• The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (41.7).

Magic vs Pelicans Injury Report

The Magic will be without Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner. Tristan da Silva is questionable.

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Jose Alvarado, and Saddiq Bey.

Magic vs Pelicans Prediction

The Pelicans have been in a free fall over the last couple of weeks, as they’ve gone back to their sloppy ways and once again can’t stay healthy. However, that doesn’t make the Magic any more appealing. The Magic have consistency issues and are still banged up in their own right. Also, the Magic are 14-25 ATS on the season.

The Magic are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games when favorites of 5 or more points. Since Christmas, the Magic are 1-3 SU when favorites of 5 or more points. You can bash the Pelicans all you’d like, but at least they’re a profitable 21-18-1 ATS on the season. I’ll grab the points in this spot.