The Orlando Magic (44-31) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (45-30 on Wednesday night. Tip from Smoothie King Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Magic vs. Pelicans'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 1-0 with 121-106 road win on March 21
Orlando has won back-to-back games after taking down the Portland Trail Blazers 104-103 on Monday while failing to cover as a 17-point home favorite. F Franz Wagner'scored a team-high 20 points while C'Wendell Carter Jr. 'had a double-double (17 points, 13 rebounds). All 5 Orlando starters scored in double digits while the team shot 47.4% from the field in the win.
New Orleans has dropped back-to-back games after falling 124-111 to the' Phoenix Suns on Monday and failing to cover as a 1.5-point home favorite. F Zion Williamson'scored a team-high 30 points while 4 New Orleans players scored in double figures. The Pelicans shot 47.2% from the field in the loss.