Pelicans vs Magic Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 08, 2024, 3:30 PM
  • The Magic are -5.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans
  • Total (Over/Under): 214.5 points
  • Watch the game on FDFL | GCSE

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

The Magic are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Pelicans vs Magic Over/Under is 212.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 2-7 against the spread, while the Magic are 2-6 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Magic Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans+5.5 -105O 212.5 -115+200
Orlando Magic -5.5 -115U 212.5 -105-250

Magic vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the will win Friday‘s game with 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 will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 56 of their last 87 games (+21.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 87 games (+16.06 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 53 of their last 87 games (+15.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 39 away games (+14.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1Q Spread in 40 of their last 65 games (+13.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 42 games at home (+21.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 50 of their last 77 games (+18.83 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 53 of their last 89 games (+16.59 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 88 games (+16.02 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have covered the Spread in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+15.70 Units / 33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 2-7 (-5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI).

  • 3-6 against the Moneyline (-4.35 Units / -32.58% ROI)
  • 6-2 against the Over for game total points (+3.8 Units / 38.38% ROI)
  • 2-6 against the Under for game total points (-4.6 Units / -46.46% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Magic have gone 2-6 (-4.6 Units / -46.46% ROI).

  • 3-6 against the Moneyline (-4.15 Units / -25.46% ROI)
  • 6-3 against the Over for game total points (+2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 3-6 against the Under for game total points (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 83 games (-33.30 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 77 games (-30.25 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 89 games (-29.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 90 games (-29.10 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Orlando Magic have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 83 games (-27.87 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 87 games (-22.35 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 73 games (-21.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 84 games (-21.50 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 72 games (-18.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 88 games (-18.10 Units / -18% ROI)

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

Keys to the game – away

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

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: Magic vs. PelicansFriday‘s Game, Nov. 8

  • Orlando Magic – No Injuries Reported
  • New Orleans Pelicans – No Injuries Reported

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans shot 41% from three (567/1,401) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans averaged 51.3 points in the paint per game (4,204 points/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.3

The Pelicans are shooting 45% (360/798) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Pelicans averaged 14.7 fast break points per game (1,206 points/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

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 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 averaged 29% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (2,002 free throw attempts/6,963 field goal attempts) last season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

The Magic had 24.4 free throw attempts per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.7

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (681 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 33% from three (1,105/3,304) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans have averaged 8.7 steals per game (393 steals/45 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (684 steals/82 games) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Orlando Magic Defensive Stats & Trends

The Magic have allowed 14.6 offensive rebounds per game (1,331 rebounds/91 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.4

The Magic averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,817 rebounds/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Magic have allowed 14.8 offensive rebounds per game (2,569 rebounds/173 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 16.3

The Magic have blocked 53 shots this season — tied for 4th most among NBA teams


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