Pelicans vs. Magic: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 3, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 2, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans (45-30) take on the Orlando Magic (44-31) as 4.5-point favorites on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET on BSNO. The matchup has a 207.5 point total.

Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Pelicans vs. Magic Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Pelicans -4.5 207.5

Not yet a DraftKings Sportsbook user? Sign up using our link and get a $50 bonus bet when you deposit, plus a deposit bonus!

Injury Report as of April 3

Pelicans: Brandon Ingram: Out (Knee), Jose Alvarado: Questionable (Hip)

Magic: Caleb Houstan: Questionable (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pelicans (-4.5)
Total Pick Over (207.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Pelicans vs. Magic Stat Rankings

Pelicans Avg. (Rank) Magic Avg. (Rank)
115.2 (13th) Points Scored 110.4 (26th)
110.5 (8th) Points Allowed 108.2 (3rd)
44.3 (9th) Rebounds 42.5 (21st)
10.6 (15th) Off. Rebounds 10.6 (15th)
12.2 (20th) 3pt Made 11.1 (29th)
27.0 (11th) Assists 24.7 (25th)
12.3 (11th) Turnovers 13.9 (24th)

Best Betting Site for Pelicans vs. Magic

Ready to put your picks to the test for this matchup? Check out DraftKings Sportsbook and sign up using our link for the best first-time depositor bonus!

Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zion Williamson 64 22.9 5.8 5 1 0.6 0.1
CJ McCollum 59 18.8 4.2 4.6 0.9 0.6 3.3
Trey Murphy III 50 14.1 4.7 2.1 0.8 0.5 2.9
Jonas Valančiūnas 75 12.4 9.1 2.1 0.4 0.9 0.5
Herbert Jones 69 11.1 3.5 2.6 1.4 0.9 1.5

Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 73 22.3 6.8 5.3 0.9 0.6 1.5
Franz Wagner 67 19.6 5.3 3.8 1 0.4 1.3
Jalen Suggs 68 12.4 3.1 2.7 1.4 0.6 2.1
Cole Anthony 74 11.9 4 3 0.8 0.5 1.2
Wendell Carter Jr. 48 11.2 7.2 1.8 0.6 0.5 1.1

Betting Trends

  • The Pelicans are 41-32-2 against the spread this year.
  • As 4.5-point favorites or more, New Orleans is 19-12-1 against the spread.
  • This year, 32 of the Pelicans’ 75 games have hit the over.
  • New Orleans and its opponent have broken the 207.5-point mark 60 times this season.
  • The total for this game is 207.5, 18.2 points fewer than the average total in Pelicans games thus far this season.
  • Against the spread, the Magic are 48-27-0 this year.
  • Orlando’s ATS record as a 4.5-point underdog or greater is 10-7.
  • The Magic have seen 31 of their 75 games hit the over.
  • So far this year, 53 Orlando’s games have featured more than 207.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Magic games this year (207.5) is 11.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

Not all sportsbook offers available in all areas and are subject to change, check sportsbooks for details on available offers in your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please gamble responsibly. Call or chat with 1-800-GAMBLER if you or someone you know has a gambling problem.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy