Pelicans vs. Magic Odds & Betting Predictions - November 9, 2024

Orlando's frontcourt injuries have opened the door for Bitadze. With both Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. sidelined, Bitadze has stepped into the starting lineup and posted two strong games. He's averaged 10.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in his two starts. Bitadze leads the team with 17 rebound chances per game in this stretch, nearly twice as many as the next-closest player. New Orleans is dead last in defensive rating. They've been crushed in the paint, having allowed the 2nd-most points per game in that area. Bitadze scored a team-leading 79.7% of his points from the paint last season. That number is up to 92.3% this season. The Pelicans have the 8th-worst rebounding rate and have allowed the 9th-most rebounds per game to centers. Bitadze played 27 minutes in his first start, then 30 minutes last game. RotoGrinders has him at 27 minutes tonight. If we get minutes in the high-20s, Bitadze is in a great spot for another big game.

Both off overs - lowest total of the szn for both teams