New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2023, 4:43 PM
  • The Pelicans (26-19) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Magic (16-28)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Friday, January 20, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSFL & BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Amway Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Orlando.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Pelicans vs Magic Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 22-23 against the spread, while the Magic are 24-18 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-1.5 -115O 228.5 -110-135
Orlando Magic +1.5 -105U 228.5 -110+110

Magic vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Friday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Pelicans and Magic, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 40 away games (+18.75 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 2Q Spread in 25 of their last 35 games (+14.29 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 away games (+13.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 37 games (+13.69 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 35 games (+12.77 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games (+18.25 Units / 86% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 36 games (+17.34 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 36 games (+16.63 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 2H Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 games (+9.44 Units / 39% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 22-23 (-3.3 Units / -6.67% ROI).

  • 26-19 against the Moneyline (+0.8 Units / 0.95% ROI)
  • 26-19 against the Over for game total points (+5.1 Units / 10.3% ROI)
  • 19-26 against the Under for game total points (-9.6 Units / -19.39% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 24-18 (+4.25 Units / 8.79% ROI).

  • 16-28 against the Moneyline (+9.8 Units / 20.68% ROI)
  • 23-21 against the Over for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.21% ROI)
  • 21-23 against the Under for game total points (-4.3 Units / -8.88% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 57 games (-21.85 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 72 games (-15.52 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 64 games (-15.05 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 79 games (-13.85 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 41 games at home (-13.60 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 89 games (-26.11 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 85 games (-21.65 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 91 games (-20.25 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 39 games (-18.46 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 44 away games (-18.05 Units / -37% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Orlando Magic

The Pelicans are 6-14 (.300) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .425

The Pelicans are 11-22 (.333) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Pelicans are 29-53 (.354) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .432

The Pelicans are 18-36 (.333) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

Orlando Magic: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Magic are 10-38 (.208) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Magic are 1-25 (.038) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Magic are 13-25 (.342) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Magic are 9-32 (.220) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

Injury Report: Magic vs. PelicansFriday‘s Game, Jan. 20

  • Jonathan Isaac (Magic): Isaac will play a game for the Magic’s G League affiliate as he prepares to return in the near future, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Franz Wagner (Magic): Wagner is questionable for Friday’s (Jan. 20) game against New Orleans.
  • Chuma Okeke (Magic): Okeke underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and is expected to be out at least a month, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • E.J. Liddell (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that E.J. Liddell tore his right ACL and will miss most of the season.
  • Naji Marshall (Pelicans): Marshall is questionable for Friday’s (Jan. 20) game against Orlando.
  • Zion Williamson (Pelicans): Williamson sustained a right hamstring strain during Monday’s (Jan. 2) game against Philadelphia. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Herbert Jones (Pelicans): Jones is questionable for Friday’s (Jan. 20) game against Orlando.
  • Brandon Ingram (Pelicans): Ingram hasn’t played since Nov. 25 against Memphis. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have 24.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

The Pelicans have averaged 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,987 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.1

The Pelicans have made 10.2 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.1

The Pelicans are shooting 32% from three (496/1,534) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic are shooting 43% (3,210/7,483) in the first half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Magic are shooting 43% (6,411/14,735) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Magic have averaged 1.18 points per shot (17,452 points/14,735 shots) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Magic have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,563 points/7,317 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,149 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (111 steals/13 games) this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Pelicans have averaged 8.5 steals per game (417 steals/49 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Pelicans have averaged 8.3 steals per game (789 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (473 rebounds/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Magic have averaged 6.6 steals per game (629 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Magic have averaged 5.8 steals per game (75 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Magic have averaged 6.5 steals per game (305 steals/47 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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