Pelicans vs. Magic Picks & Best Bets 8th Nov 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Orlando Magic will meet the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Friday at Kia Center, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Magic will be led by Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Moritz Wagner, while the Pelicans are headlined by Brandon Ingram, Brandon Boston and Jose Alvarado.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to determine the best Pelicans vs. Magic bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Magic will likely defeat the Pelicans with a projected final score of 108-101.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Pelicans vs. Magic Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Magic picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Magic Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kia Center
- Spread: Pelicans +8.5 / Magic -8.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +290 / Magic -350
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 210.5 Points (-110/-110)
Pelicans +8.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Magic have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Over 210.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 210.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 51% probability of the 210.5-point total going over.
Pelicans vs. Magic Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +290 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Orlando Magic are available at -350 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Magic are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 74% chance of prevailing.
Although the Magic are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +290 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, providing an edge of 0.8%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Magic
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Pelicans vs. Magic game.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram | 19 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Brandon Boston | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Jose Alvarado | 14 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Javonte Green | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Brandon Ingram Under 26.5 Points Scored (-115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram Under 26.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -115 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Brandon Ingram to score under 26.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 19 points, giving us an edge of 10.2% on the -115 odds offered by FanDuel.
Orlando Magic Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner | 19 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Jalen Suggs | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Moritz Wagner | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Goga Bitadze | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Tristan da Silva | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Franz Wagner Under 24.5 Points Scored (-105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Wagner Under 24.5 Points Scored | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Magic is on Franz Wagner to score under 24.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 19 points, giving us an edge of 10.5% on the -105 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pelicans vs. Magic Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Pelicans vs. Magic trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Zion Williamson Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Zion Williamson has recorded at least one block in 11 of his last 13 games (85% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of -160 (62% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Zion Williamson Over 1.5 Total Steals
Zion Williamson has had more than 1.5 steals in 4 of his last 10 games (40%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +170 (37%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Franz Wagner of the Magic to record under 24.5 points scored, with an edge of 10.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pelicans +8.5 to cover.
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