The New Orleans Pelicans (26-19) battle the Orlando Magic (16-28) Friday. Tip from Amway Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Magic odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans lost 124-98 to the Miami Heat at home Wednesday, failing to cover as 3.5-point underdogs. New Orleans is 22-23 against the spread (ATS) on the season but is just 1-3 ATS over its last 4 games. The Pelicans rank 9th in the league in field goal percentage (48.1%).
The Magic lost 119-116 to the Denver Nuggets Sunday, covering as an 11-point road underdog. Orlando is 24-19-1 ATS on the season and 10-12 straight up at home. It has covered 4 of its last 5 games, all of which were on the road. Orlando is ranked 16th in the league in opponents’ field goal percentage (47.3%).
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