New Orleans Pelicans (42-26) vs. Orlando Magic (41-28)
March 21, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic +2; Over/Under: +212.5
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The New Orleans Pelicans and Orlando Magic meet Thursday in NBA action at the Kia Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pelicans vs Magic prediction.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off wins over the Clippers, Trail Blazers and Nets. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 116 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 21 points and 5.1 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic recently beat the Nets, Raptors and Hornets. The Orlando Magic are averaging 110.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 108.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.7 points and 5.3 assists, while Franz Wagner is averaging 19.9 points and 5.5 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Cole Anthony is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game. The Magic will meet the Kings after this one.
Orlando Magic Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the Magic’s last 13 games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Magic’s last 12 games.
- Each of the Magic’s last four games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Facts
- The Pelicans have won each of their last eight games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a road win.
- Nine of the Pelicans’ last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Pelicans vs Magic prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans are probably the better, more talented team, but this line is nuts. Not only do the Magic continue to win games, but they’re 46-23 ATS on the season, which is a cover percentage of 66.6 percent. No team has made bettors more money this season than the Magic. In fact, the Magic are the only team in the NBA covering games of 60 percent or better. The Magic have covered four straight games and 8 of their last 10 games. I don’t care about anything else. The Magic cash tickets, and that’s all we care about in this business. Give me the free bucket and the home team.
