The New Orleans Pelicans (42-26) are on their way to face the Orlando Magic (41-28) on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. New Orleans is coming off a 104-91 win over Brooklyn while Orlando is coming off a 112-92 win over Charlotte.
Pelicans in the middle of a road trip
New Orleans is scheduled to face Orlando in the second game of a four-game road trip. The Pelicans are coming off a 104-91 road victory over the Brooklyn Nets in a game that New Orleans led 64-45 at halftime. In the win, the Pelicans were led by Zion Williamson who had 28 points, CJ McCollum had 16, Larry Nance Jr. had 13, Herb Jones had 11 and Brandon Ingram had 11.
The Pelicans have been solid on both ends of the floor as New Orleans is averaging 116 PPG, which ranks 13th while shooting 48.9% from the field and 38% from three, while having an offensive rating of 117.9 which ranks her eighth. The Pelicans’ defensive rating is 112.6, which ranks fifth, while allowing 110.7 PPG, which ranks eighth.
New Orleans will be without Dyson Daniels.
Magic on a four-game winning streak
Orlando is 41-28, fifth in the East despite the Magic’s offensive struggles this season. Orlando is averaging 110.8 PPG, which ranks 26th while shooting 47.7% from the field and 35.3% from three, while having an offensive rating of 113.4 which ranks 24th. Orlando’s defensive rating is 111.4, which ranks third since they only allow 108.8 PPG, which ranks third.
The Magic are coming off a 112-92 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. Orlando led 67-32 at halftime as the Magic cruised to a lopsided victory. In the win, Orlando was led by Cole Anthony who had 21 points, Jalen Suggs had 16, Paolo Banchero had 13 and Franc Wagner had 11.
Orlando has no one on the injury report.
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The Orlando Magic have been playing great basketball lately and at home should be able to get a win against the Pelicans. The Magic are the best team in the NBA ATS this season as Orlando is 46-23 while as a home underdog they are 7-5. New Orleans, meanwhile, is 39-28-1 against the spread, but the Magic’s defense should be able to limit the Pelicans’ offense and come away with the victory as a road dog .
Take Orlando +1 to -110.
Prediction: Magic +1 -110
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Under 210.5 is also the way to go at this spot, as Orlando and New Orleans are playing well defensively. The Magic are 37-31-1 in hitting under this season while the Pelicans are 38-29-1. Orlando also plays at a pace of 98.8, which ranks 26th, while New Orleans plays at a pace of 99.9, which ranks 20th. This will be a slow paced game with lots of high caliber defense,
Take the bottom.
Prediction: Under 210.5 -110
