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 try 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 just 3-point underdogs. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL. The matchup has an over/under of 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 (58.3%)

Pelicans vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Magic have put together a record of 34-43-0 against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have 42 wins against the spread in 78 games this season.
• This season, 43 of the Magic's games have gone over the point total out of 78 chances.
• Pelicans games this season have hit the over 38 times in 78 opportunities (48.7%).
• Orlando sports a better record against the spread when playing at home (18-22-0) than it does on the road (16-21-0).
• At home, the Magic eclipse the over/under 55% of the time (22 of 40 games). They hit the over more often in away games, going over the total in 56.8% of games (21 of 37).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has been better at home (24-14-1) than away (18-19-1).
• In terms of the over/under, Pelicans games have gone over 20 of 39 times at home (51.3%), and 18 of 39 on the road (46.2%).

Magic Leaders

• Paolo Banchero averages 22.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists.
• Desmond Bane's numbers on the season are 20.4 points, 4.2 boards and 4.2 assists per contest, shooting 48.5% from the field and 39.1% from downtown, with an average of 2.1 made 3-pointers.
• Wendell Carter Jr. averages 12 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Jalen Suggs is averaging 13.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.9 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Tristan da Silva's numbers on the season are 10.1 points, 3.7 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 45% from the floor and 38.4% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.6 made treys.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III's numbers on the season are 21.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. He is also draining 47% of his shots from the floor and 37.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 3.2 triples (seventh in league).
• Per game, Saddiq Bey provides the Pelicans 17.5 points, 5.5 boards and 2.5 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.1 blocks.
• The Pelicans are receiving 21.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game from Zion Williamson.
• Derik Queen averages 11.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He is sinking 47.2% of his shots from the field.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears provides the Pelicans 13.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.

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