Orlando Magic vs

New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

In a matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic, the Pelicans are currently favored at 58.7 percent. The Pelicans hold a slight edge in shooting percentage, with a forecasted 46.7 percent compared to the Magic's 46.6 percent. Furthermore, New Orleans has been dominant on the boards, averaging 41.7 rebounds compared to Orlando's 38.9. One key area where the Pelicans excel is in turnovers, committing just 10.9 per game while the Magic turn the ball over an average of 15.6 times.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Magic have been more efficient, making 13.8 shots from beyond the arc at a rate of 37.8 percent, compared to the Pelicans' 11.6 threes made at a rate of 36.1 percent. In terms of key player statistical data, Paolo Banchero leads in points for the Magic with an average of 17.2, while Zion Williamson paces the Pelicans with an impressive 28.7 points per game. Additionally, CJ McCollum leads in assists with 7.0 for New Orleans, and Wendell Carter grabs 7.9 rebounds per game for Orlando.

Considering the sports odds set by sportsbooks and handicappers for this game with a line of NO -4.5 and a total of 209.5 points, both teams have solid win-loss records, with the Magic at 44-31 and the Pelicans at 44-30. If you're looking to dive deeper into the analytics and see how our model is picking this game, be sure to subscribe to BetQL for more insights and expert analysis!