The Orlando Magic (30-36) will visit the New Orleans Pelicans (18-48) in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Magic are 2.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on the spread (Magic -2.5), with the over/under set at 215.5 total points. Orlando is a -135 favorite to win outright, while New Orleans is a +114 to pull off the upset.
Let's get to my Magic vs. Pelicans predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, March 13.
Magic vs Pelicans Prediction
Spread
My Pelicans vs. Magic best bet is on New Orleans to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Pelicans +2.5
Magic vs Pelicans Odds, Lines, Picks
| Magic Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 215.5 -110o / -110u | -135 |
| Pelicans Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 215.5 -110o / -110u | +114 |
- Magic vs. Pelicans spread: Magic -2.5
- Magic vs. Pelicans over/under: 215.5 total points
- Magic vs. Pelicans moneyline: Magic -135, Pelicans +114
- Magic vs. Pelicans best bet: Pelicans +2.5 (-110)
Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Preview
The Magic have won six straight matchups against the Pelicans, including a win back in November, bringing their record to 8-2 in the past 10 meetings between these two teams.
But, the Magic have dropped six of their last seven entering tonight, and only have one win in the past 21 days.
The Pelicans haven't been any better of late, dropping five of their last six games. However, they are coming off a win over the Clippers in their latest outing.
With the return of Zion Williamson, the Pelicans are actually a pretty decent squad.
This game should be closer to a pick'em, as Orlando owns a record of 12-20 on the road and New Orleans is 12-20 at home. I'll take the points with the Pelicans.
Best Bet: Pelicans +2.5 (-110)
Magic vs Pelicans Betting Predictions
By Kyle Murray
It has been a brutal stretch of late for Franz Wagner and the Magic, which has led to a slight downtick on this line, as it was consistently around 29.5 in recent weeks.
He now gets a great matchup for a bounce-back, as the Pelicans have the 28th-ranked defense, and have allowed the 5th-most points and 3rd-most assists per game.
I have Wagner projected for 27.4 points alone, while also adding 4.9 assists in this spot.
Pick: Franz Wagner Over 28.5 Points & Assists (-115)
Magic vs Pelicans Parlay Picks
- Pelicans +3
- Franz Wagner Over 28.5 Points & Assists
Parlay Payout: +294
Pelicans vs. Magic Betting Trends
