{"id":529714,"date":"2026-01-11T15:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/529714\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T15:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:30:13","slug":"pelicans-vs-magic-prediction-odds-best-bets-team-props","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/529714\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelicans vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets &#038; Team Props"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Magic are -6.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans<\/p>\n<p>Total (Over\/Under): 233.5 points<\/p>\n<p>Watch the game on FDFL | GCSE<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Orlando, FL.<\/p>\n<p>The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans vs Magic Over\/Under is 233.5 total points for the game.<\/p>\n<p>So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 22-18 against the spread, while the Magic are 15-24 against the spread.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/promo.nj.betmgm.com\/en\/promo\/geolocator?pid=direct&amp;af_sub1=7071077&amp;wm=7071077&amp;tdpeh=BetMGM&amp;utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=jarvis\" target=\"_blank\">Bet now on Magic vs Pelicans and all NBA games with BetMGM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pelicans vs. Magic Odds, Over\/Under &amp; Moneyline <\/p>\n<p>Spread<\/p>\n<p>Total<\/p>\n<p>Money<\/p>\n<p>Pelicans<\/p>\n<p>Magic<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betmgm.com\/en\/sports\/event\/18705590\" class=\"eventlink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" aria-label=\"Go to Events Page\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>Magic vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight\u2019s Game:<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The winning team model predicts the Magic will win Sunday\u2018s game with 65.6% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Magic.<\/p>\n<p>Magic vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:<\/p>\n<p>Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Pelicans will cover the spread for Sunday\u2018s game with 51.5% confidence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Bet now on Magic vs Pelicans and all NBA games with BetMGM<\/p>\n<p>Pelicans Best Bets for Tonight:<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.90 Units \/ 63% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 away games (+9.65 Units \/ 28% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.55 Units \/ 47% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 away games (+6.95 Units \/ 17% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 21 games (+6.80 Units \/ 31% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Magic Best Bets for Tonight:<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.65 Units \/ 20% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 18 games (+9.50 Units \/ 46% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.90 Units \/ 71% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.20 Units \/ 38% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games at home (+5.55 Units \/ 31% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:<\/p>\n<p>Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 22-18 (+2.2 Units \/ 5% ROI).<\/p>\n<p>9-31 against the Moneyline (-16.55 Units \/ -39.98% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>21-19 against the Over for game total points (+0.1 Units \/ 0.23% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>19-21 against the Under for game total points (-4.1 Units \/ -9.32% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Magic Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:<\/p>\n<p>Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 15-24 (-11.4 Units \/ -26.57% ROI).<\/p>\n<p>21-18 against the Moneyline (-7.2 Units \/ -9.4% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>19-20 against the Over for game total points (-3 Units \/ -6.99% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>20-19 against the Under for game total points (-0.9 Units \/ -2.1% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Magic:<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 50 games (-18.95 Units \/ -33% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 40 games at home (-13.95 Units \/ -19% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have only covered the Spread in 4 of their last 19 games (-12.50 Units \/ -60% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have only covered the 2H Spread in 21 of their last 50 games (-12.39 Units \/ -22% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 5 of their last 20 games (-12.35 Units \/ -53% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Pelicans:<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 50 games (-22.55 Units \/ -43% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 40 away games (-14.95 Units \/ -35% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 14 of their last 40 away games (-14.70 Units \/ -32% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 30 away games (-13.75 Units \/ -40% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 30 games (-13.10 Units \/ -37% ROI)<\/p>\n<p>Jump to:<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic<\/p>\n<p>The Magic shot 32% from three (921\/2,892)  last season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic shot 32% from three (466\/1,452) in the second half last season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic have a 28% free throw rate (4,984 free throw attempts\/17,470 field goal attempts)  since the start of the 2023-24 season \u2014 highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic are shooting 32% from three (665\/2,064) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (172 blocks\/40 games)  this season \u2014 tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,342 rebounds\/40 games)  this season \u2014 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans averaged 5.2 blocks per game (429 blocks\/82 games)  last season \u2014 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 9.0 steals per game (935 steals\/104 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season \u2014 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats &amp; Trends<\/p>\n<p>The Magic shot 32% from three (921\/2,892)  last season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic shot 32% from three (466\/1,452) in the second half last season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic have a 28% free throw rate (4,984 free throw attempts\/17,470 field goal attempts)  since the start of the 2023-24 season \u2014 highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic are shooting 32% from three (665\/2,064) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Magic Offensive Stats &amp; Trends<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (172 blocks\/40 games)  this season \u2014 tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,342 rebounds\/40 games)  this season \u2014 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans averaged 5.2 blocks per game (429 blocks\/82 games)  last season \u2014 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 9.0 steals per game (935 steals\/104 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season \u2014 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.9<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats &amp; Trends<\/p>\n<p>The Magic shot 32% from three (921\/2,892)  last season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic shot 32% from three (466\/1,452) in the second half last season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic have a 28% free throw rate (4,984 free throw attempts\/17,470 field goal attempts)  since the start of the 2023-24 season \u2014 highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%<\/p>\n<p>The Magic are shooting 32% from three (665\/2,064) in the second half since the start of the 2024-25 season \u2014 lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%<\/p>\n<p>Orlando Magic Defensive Stats &amp; Trends<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (172 blocks\/40 games)  this season \u2014 tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,342 rebounds\/40 games)  this season \u2014 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans averaged 5.2 blocks per game (429 blocks\/82 games)  last season \u2014 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9<\/p>\n<p>The Pelicans have averaged 9.0 steals per game (935 steals\/104 games) at home 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