New Orleans Pelicans (3-6) vs. Orlando Magic (3-6)
November 8, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -4.5; Over/Under: +214.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Orlando Magic meet Friday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Cavaliers and Trail Blazers, and they play the Nets and Thunder next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 109.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 24.1 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Hawkins is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Pacers and Thunder, and they play the Wizards and Hornets next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 105.9 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points and 5.6 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 18.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Magic have won each of their last 21 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have lost six of their last seven games.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Magic’s last eight games.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Magic’s last five home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Magic rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (30.3%).
- The Magic rank 29th in the league for points per game this season (105.8).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.7).
- The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.8%).
Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Orlando Magic aren’t nearly as attractive without Paolo Banchero, but I want nothing to do with the Pelicans. The New Orleans Pelicans continue to be one of the more disappointing teams in the league with losses in 6 of their last 7 games, and they’re getting run through defensively. McCollum is still out, Zion remains questionable, and it’s just a mess down in New Orleans. Even without Banchero, the Magic should win this game at home. I’ll lay the points.
