New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks 11/8/2024

• Date: November 8, 2024
• Venue: Kia Center

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Win Probabilities

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic, both holding a 3-6 record, are set to clash in a Friday night showdown at the Kia Center, home of the Magic. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Both teams are desperately seeking to reverse their recent misfortunes, with the Pelicans having dropped three straight games and the Magic enduring a five-game skid.

The oddsmakers have pegged the Magic as the favorites at home, setting the spread at Magic -5.5. The Moneyline reflects this with the Magic at -225, implying a 67% chance of victory, while the Pelicans sit at +190, translating to a 33% implied probability of an upset.

The Pelicans are coming off a 131-122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Magic were defeated 118-111 by the Indiana Pacers in their last outing. Both teams will aim to tighten up defensively after allowing over 110 points in their respective losses.

For bettors looking at player props, Franz Wagner of the Magic is attracting significant attention. His Points and Assists market has been particularly popular, with sharp bettors pushing the prop total from over 29.5 (-120) to 30.5 (-105). This movement suggests confidence in Wagner's ability to contribute significantly on both scoring and playmaking fronts.

The Magic's edge at home and the Pelicans' recent struggles might make Orlando an attractive pick for bettors. However, with both teams eager to snap their losing streaks, expect a competitive matchup. Whether the Pelicans can defy the odds or the Magic will hold court remains to be seen, but either way, it promises to be an intriguing battle on the hardwood.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Prediction

Final Score: New Orleans Pelicans 103.35 vs Orlando Magic 108.55

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