Pelicans vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 21

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 21, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans are -2.5 favorites vs. the Magic
  • Total (Over/Under): 207.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSFL | BSNO | NBAt

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Kia Center to take on the Orlando Magic on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Orlando, FL.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Pelicans vs Magic Over/Under is 207.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 38-28 against the spread, while the Magic are 46-23 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-2.5 -110O 207.5 -110-140
Orlando Magic +2.5 -110U 207.5 -110+115

Magic vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Thursday‘s game with 60.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Pelicans and Magic.

Magic vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Magic will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 55.5% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 57 of their last 80 games (+35.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 44 of their last 70 games (+16.10 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 42 of their last 64 games (+15.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 55 games (+14.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 26 away games (+14.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 52 of their last 79 games (+22.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 79 games (+18.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 65 games (+18.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games (+13.55 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 48 games (+13.45 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 38-28 (+7.2 Units / 9.63% ROI).

  • 42-26 against the Moneyline (+9.05 Units / 5.98% ROI)
  • 29-39 against the Over for game total points (-13.9 Units / -18.58% ROI)
  • 39-29 against the Under for game total points (+7.1 Units / 9.49% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 46-23 (+20.7 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 41-28 against the Moneyline (+18.6 Units / 14.7% ROI)
  • 31-37 against the Over for game total points (-9.7 Units / -12.78% ROI)
  • 37-31 against the Under for game total points (+2.9 Units / 3.82% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 79 games (-29.95 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 75 games (-23.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 48 games (-20.40 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-18.75 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 47 games (-17.20 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-22.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 58 games (-19.50 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-18.70 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 78 games (-12.15 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 18 of their last 44 games (-11.85 Units / -23% ROI)

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

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

The Magic were 2-16 (.111) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .188

The Magic are 34-22 (.607) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Magic were 10-25 (.286) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Magic were 18-4 (.818) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

Injury Report: Magic vs. PelicansThursday‘s Game, Mar. 21

  • Markelle Fultz (Orlando Magic): Knee, Out
  • Jose Alvarado (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision
  • Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Dyson Daniels (New Orleans Pelicans): Knee, Out
  • CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans): Ankle, Out
  • Naji Marshall (New Orleans Pelicans): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans are shooting 40% from three (464/1,149) in the first half this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans are shooting 38% from three (837/2,203) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans have 23.1 free throw attempts per game this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.1

The Pelicans have averaged 14.6 second chance points per game (991 points/68 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Orlando Magic Offensive Stats & Trends

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (892 assists/ 619 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,740 assists/ 1,141 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,906 assists/ 1,236 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Magic have a 29% free throw rate (1,714 free throw attempts/5,856 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,439 rebounds/68 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Pelicans averaged 4.1 blocks per game (337 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (938/2,852) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans have averaged 35.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,340 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,379 rebounds/69 games) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Magic have allowed 11.5 second chance points per game (379 points/33 games) at home this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.7

The Magic have 557 steals this season — 4th most among NBA teams

The Magic have allowed 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (2,272 rebounds/151 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.3


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