Hiram Moreno
On Monday, there will be four matches scheduled for the NBA, and the one that will close the evening is the Magic vs Pelicans clash. The two teams are trying to get into the playoffs in their respective conferences, although one of them is luckier than the other at the moment.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you all the information you need to place your bets on this Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans matchup, including the best odds for the duel.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Orlando Magic vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA Regular Season Game on February 27, 2023
- Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
- When: Monday, February 27, 2023, 8:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Orlando Magic
- Regular Season Record: 25-36
Although the Orlando Magic are in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, they still have a good chance of making the playoffs if they finish the regular season strong, as only four games separate them from the 10th-place team in the standings.
Their last performance ended in a 121-108 loss to the Pacers, which means that their last seven games have seen a different result than the previous game, and in that case, their fans will be hoping for a win this time around.
However, getting a win could be difficult as the Magic average the third-fewest points per contest in the NBA at just 110.9, thanks in part to their average of just 10.7 three-pointers per game, the fifth-lowest figure in the league.
Betting on the New Orleans Pelicans
- Regular Season Record: 30-30
The New Orleans Pelicans have been at the top of the Western Conference, but a series of injuries and slumps in performance have brought them back down to earth, currently 7th in the standings and 1.5 games behind both 6th place and 11th place. So, slacking off is not an option now.
Louisiana will come into this game after finishing a string of four road games, with the last three ending in defeats, two of which were drubbings (120-102 to the Lakers and 128-106 to the Knicks).
Much of the Pelicans’ offensive woes are due to the absence of their main offensive reference, Zion Williamson, who had averaged 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game before his injury in early January.
JefeBet Prediction
The Pelicans have been unable to consistently pose a threat of late, with their last five games seeing them finish with 110 points or fewer, including against lousy defenses like the Thunder’s and Lakers’.
This means that receiving a visit from the Magic could be a problem, as Orlando’s lack of offense has forced it to turn to its defense, with a defensive average of 115.0, but the visitors are not expected to be able to do much damage to New Orleans with their ineffective offense.
Prediction: Under.
