The New Orleans Pelicans (25-53) are 3.5-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a seven-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic (41-36) on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL.

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Magic vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Magic 117, Pelicans 116.

Moneyline Pick: Magic (-154)
Total Pick: Under 234.5 (computer predicts 232.6 points)
Pick ATS: Pelicans (+3.5)
Recent Magic vs. Pelicans Matchups

Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends

Orlando has a 34-43-0 record against the spread this season.
The Magic have a 14-22 record against the spread this season when favored by 3.5 points or more.
The teams have hit the over in 42 of Orlando’s 78 games with a set total.
The Magic have entered the game as favorites 47 times this season and won 31, or 66%, of those games.
Orlando has a record of 24-12, a 66.7% win rate, when it’s favored by -154 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends

New Orleans has a 43-33-2 record against the spread this season.
In games they have played as at least 3.5-point underdogs this season, the Pelicans are 27-27-2 against the spread.
A total of 38 of New Orleans’ 78 games with a set total have hit the over (48.7%).
The Pelicans have a 13-49 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 21% of those games).
New Orleans has a record of 9-47 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +130 or longer (16.1%).

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Magic vs. Pelicans Injury Report

Magic

Magic:

Anthony Black: Out (Abdomen),

Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)

Pelicans

Pelicans:

Karlo Matkovic: Day-To-Day (Back),

Dejounte Murray: Day-To-Day (Achilles),

Bryce McGowens: Day-To-Day (Toe)

Magic vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel

Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
Game time: 7 p.m. ET
TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Arena: Smoothie King Center

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