Pelicans vs. Magic Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 5

Pelicans vs. Magic Game Info

• Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-53) will attempt to stop a seven-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic (41-36) on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Smoothie King Center as 6-point underdogs. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL. The matchup's over/under is 235.5.

Pelicans vs. Magic Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Magic Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (58.9%)

Pelicans vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Magic have gone 34-43-0 against the spread this season.
• Against the spread, the Pelicans are 42-33-2 this year.
• Magic games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 43 times out of 78 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this year have eclipsed the over/under 38 times in 78 opportunities (48.7%).
• Against the spread, Orlando has played better at home, covering 18 times in 40 home games, and 16 times in 37 road games.
• The Magic have eclipsed the over/under less consistently at home, hitting the over in 22 of 40 home matchups (55%). On the road, they have hit the over in 21 of 37 games (56.8%).
• This season, New Orleans is 24-14-1 at home against the spread (.615 winning percentage). On the road, it is 18-19-1 ATS (.462).
• Pelicans games have gone above the over/under more frequently at home (20 times out of 39) than on the road (18 of 39) this year.

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero's numbers on the season are 22.2 points, 8.3 boards and 5.1 assists per contest, shooting 45.7% from the floor and 31.2% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 made treys.
• Desmond Bane is averaging 20.4 points, 4.2 assists and 4.2 boards.
• Wendell Carter Jr. averages 12 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting 51.2% from the floor and 32.4% from downtown, with 1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jalen Suggs' numbers on the season are 13.8 points, 3.9 boards and 5.4 assists per contest, shooting 44% from the field and 32.6% from downtown, with an average of 2 made treys.
• Tristan da Silva averages 10.1 points, 3.7 boards and 1.5 assists, shooting 45% from the floor and 38.4% from downtown, with 1.6 made treys per game.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Pelicans.
• The Pelicans are getting 17.5 points, 5.5 boards and 2.5 assists per game from Saddiq Bey.
• Per game, Zion Williamson gets the Pelicans 21.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.5 blocks.
• Derik Queen's numbers on the season are 11.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest. He is making 47.2% of his shots from the floor.
• Jeremiah Fears' numbers on the season are 13.3 points, 3.6 boards and 3.3 assists per game. He is making 43.2% of his shots from the field and 34.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.2 triples.

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