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Two sliding teams hit the court when the Orlando Magic (3-6) host the New Orleans Pelicans (3-6) on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET. The Pelicans are 6.5-point underdogs as they look to stop a five-game losing streak against the Magic, who have lost five straight.
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Magic vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Magic 115, Pelicans 106.
- Moneyline Pick: Magic (-245)
- Total Pick: Over 211.5 (computer predicts 221.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Magic (-6.5)
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Recent Magic vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2024 | Pelicans | -4.5 | 208.5 | -195 | +162 | 117-108 ORL |
| 3/21/2024 | Pelicans | -2.5 | 207.5 | -137 | +116 | 121-106 ORL |
Magic 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Orlando has only covered the spread twice in nine opportunities this season.
- When they have played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, the Magic are 1-0 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in six of Orlando's nine games with a set total.
- The Magic have won two of the three games they've played as favorites this season.
- Orlando has played as a favorite of -245 or more once this season and won that game.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans has covered the spread only twice in nine opportunities this season.
- The Pelicans are winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
- New Orleans has hit the over in six of its nine games with a set total (66.7%).
- The Pelicans have compiled a 1-2 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 33.3% of those games).
- New Orleans has played as a moneyline underdog of +199 or longer in just one game this season, which it lost.
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Magic vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Paolo Banchero: Out (Abdomen),
Wendell Carter Jr.: Out (Foot)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
CJ McCollum: Out (Adductor),
Dejounte Murray: Out (Hand),
Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Hamstring),
Zion Williamson: Questionable (Hamstring),
Jordan Hawkins: Out (Back),
Herbert Jones: Out (Shoulder )
Magic vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, November 8, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSFL
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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