Magic vs. Pelicans NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for November 8

Magic vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSFL

The Orlando Magic (3-6) take a five-game sllide into a home matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans (3-6), who have lost three straight. The Magic are favorites (-6) in the contest, which starts at 7:00 PM ET (on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSFL) on Friday, November 8, 2024. The point total for the matchup is 211.5.

Magic vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (58%)

Magic vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Magic have covered the spread just twice in nine games with a set spread.
• So far this year the Pelicans have two wins against the spread.
• This season, Magic games have hit the over six times.
• The Pelicans have eclipsed the over/under 66.7% of the time this season (six of nine games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has performed better at home (2-3-0) than away (0-4-0).
• Pelicans games have gone above the over/under more often at home (four times out of five) than on the road (two of four) this year.

Magic Leaders

• Jalen Suggs averages 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists, shooting 45.7% from the floor and 35.6% from beyond the arc, with 2.3 made 3-pointers per game.
• Franz Wagner is averaging 18.8 points, 4.1 assists and 5.2 rebounds.
• Paolo Banchero is averaging 29 points, 8.8 boards and 5.6 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Moritz Wagner is averaging 11.3 points, 0.7 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
• Anthony Black is averaging 7.3 points, 2.8 boards and 4.1 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.

Pelicans Leaders

• Brandon Ingram averages 24.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists. He is also sinking 49.4% of his shots from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc, with 2.4 triples per game.
• The Pelicans are getting 22.7 points, 8 boards and 5.3 assists per game from Zion Williamson.
• Jose Alvarado's numbers on the season are 10.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists per contest. He is draining 41% of his shots from the field and 42.2% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.1 triples.
• Jordan Hawkins averages 16.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists. He is sinking 40.8% of his shots from the field and 36.5% from 3-point range, with 2.4 treys per game.
• Yves Missi averages 6.2 points, 5.9 boards and 1.7 assists. He is draining 45.8% of his shots from the field.

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