Pelicans vs Magic Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 28 February 2023
Feb 26, 2023, 10:06PM
The New Orleans Pelicans play the Orlando Magic in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas, the Pelicans are up against a Magic side that includes Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter and Franz Wagner.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Pelicans vs Magic, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who will win? Pelicans vs Magic
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Tuesday's Pelicans-Magic NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 66% chance of beating the Magic at Smoothie King Center.
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New Orleans vs Orlando Best Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.50, Magic $2.75
- Line: Pelicans -5 ($1.91), Magic +5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Pelicans to win at $1.50. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Magic to win at $2.75.
The Pelicans are listed as 5-point favourites against the Magic, with odds of $1.91 currrently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Magic (+5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Magic has been set at 229.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pelicans and the Magic have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 229.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Magic NBA Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pelicans at $1.50 with bet365 (66% probability)
- Line: Pelicans -5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (50% probability)
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (51% probability)
Our Pelicans vs Magic betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
Pelicans vs Magic Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Magic at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday has the Pelicans winning 116-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs Orlando on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Magic NBA Props Tips
Looking for Orlando vs New Orleans prop bets and player prop picks? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Brandon Ingram is expected to lead the Pelicans with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is projected to finish with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for the Magic.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
- Brandon Ingram: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST
- CJ McCollum: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
- Jonas Valanciunas: 18 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST
- Josh Richardson: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
- Trey Murphy: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST
Magic Projected Box Score
- Paolo Banchero: 19 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
- Wendell Carter: 17 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST
- Franz Wagner: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
- Markelle Fultz: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
- Cole Anthony: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest expert predictions before the New Orleans vs Orlando game at Smoothie King Center.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Pelicans vs Magic NBA 2023
The game between the Pelicans and Magic at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Game: New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Tuesday 28 February 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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