The Magic will play the Pelicans on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Orlando Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans will take to the court on Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Orlando Magic arrive at this game with a 89.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans, have a 83.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Orlando Magic - The Orlando Magic sport a 17-19 away team record. That result ranks them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans hit the floor with a 16-23 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 13th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Orlando Magic sit 14th (115.4) for average points scored per game. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 15th, averaging 114.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.4 points against the Orlando Magic per game this season. That result puts them 15th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The New Orleans Pelicans stand 7th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 119.4 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Orlando Magic wind down the season with a 9-8 Eastern Southeast Division division record. Their opponent, the New Orleans Pelicans, have a 7-9 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Orlando Magic have a 41-36 overall record, while the New Orleans Pelicans have a 25-53 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, mateys! The Orlando Magic be sailin' to face the scallywags of New Orleans...
Orlando be standin' at 41-36 overall, while the Pelicans be at a measly 25-53...
The Magic be holdin' a 9-8 record in the Eastern Southeast Division, while the Pelicans be 7-9...
Averagin' 115.4 points per game, the Magic be outscorin' the Pelicans by a hair...
Review each team's season standings below... Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners... Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players... Let the battle begin on the hardwood seas!
Best Magic at Pelicans Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Orlando Magic |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Orlando Magic are -5.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +5.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Orlando Magic are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Magic
Pelicans
4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | -5.5 -115+5.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +5.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite Orlando Magic - Orlando Magic bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -5.5 Orlando Magic favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans Prop Bets
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Magic
Pelicans
Game to Overtime
4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Magic
Team Total Points
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 120.5 o -120120.5 u -105Bet |
Franz Wagner
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
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Herbert Jones
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 16.5 o +10016.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Suggs
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 25.5 o -11825.5 u -110Bet |
Paolo Banchero
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 37.5 o -10537.5 u -130Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
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Wendell Carter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Zion Williamson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
ORL at NOP 4/05/26 7:10pm EDT | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| pb - Orlando Magic | 45 | 37 | 0.549 | +19.0 | 25-15 | 19-20 | 9-8 | 26-26 | 115.7 | 115.1 | +0.6 | L1 | 7-3 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 26 | 56 | 0.317 | +38.0 | 17-24 | 9-32 | 7-9 | 17-34 | 115.5 | 120.0 | -4.5 | L2 | 1-9 |
Orlando Magic & New Orleans Pelicans Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Orlando Magic Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Magic | +30000 Bet |
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Orlando Magic & New Orleans Pelicans Team Pages
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