Match Analysis: New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: March 13, 2025
- Time: 12:10 AM UTC
- Location: Smoothie King Center
Game Overview
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Orlando Magic, with the Pelicans seeking to end a four-game losing streak. The Magic have dominated recent matchups, winning and covering the last six games against the Pelicans.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Pelicans struggle defensively, allowing 119.1 points per game, while the Magic are strong defensively but weak offensively, scoring only 104.3 points per game. The Pelicans have a high scoring margin deficit.
- Orlando has dominated the series lately, winning and covering the last six games against New Orleans.
- The Pelicans will be without key players like CJ McCollum, Zion Williamson, and Brandon Boston due to rest, while Kelly Olynyk is day-to-day.
- The Magic's ability to get to the line frequently and their strong defensive performance could be significant factors.
- The Pelicans are motivated to break their losing streak, but the Magic's recent success against them could boost their confidence.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Orlando Magic: -120, New Orleans Pelicans: 100 | Orlando Magic | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Spread | Orlando Magic: -1 -115, New Orleans Pelicans: 1 -105 | Orlando Magic | ★★★☆☆ 52% |
Over_under | Over: 214.5 -110, Under: 214.5 -110 | Over | ★★★☆☆ 58% |
Predicted Outcome
Orlando Magic to win
Predicted Score: Orlando Magic 110, New Orleans Pelicans 105