NBA Prop Bets: New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic (April 5, 2026)
The Orlando Magic (41-36) face the New Orleans Pelicans (25-53) at Smoothie King Center. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Magic opened as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 4.5, leaving the Magic at -198 and Pelicans at +164. The total points line is set at 236.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 120-116 Orlando.
- The Pelicans (-108) have a 41-34-3 ATS record this season, while the Magic (-112) hold a record of 35-42-0.
- The Pelicans have a 38-40-0 O/U record this season (meaning 38 games have gone over the total points line and 40 have gone under). The Magic have a 42-34-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pelicans are averaging 114.9 points per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Magic are averaging 115.4 (15th).
- Defensively, the Pelicans are giving up 119.4 points per game this season (24th in the league), while the Magic are giving up an average of 115.4 points (15th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Pelicans currently rank 12th for pace this season, recording 99.9 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Magic sit 14th on that scale with 99.7 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, just 35.8% of the Pelicans' field goal attempts come from three point range (26th in the league), leaving 64.2% from two. Meanwhile, the Magic's opponents are taking only 38.8% of their attempts from three (3rd) and 61.2% from two.
- Comparatively, Orlando takes 38.7% of shots from three (22nd), leaving 61.3% from two, while New Orleans' opponents are attempting 44.3% from three (29th) and 55.7% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Pelicans are shooting 34.8% from deep in 2025/26 (24th in the NBA), compared to the Magic who are making 34.4% of their attempts (26th).
- On the opposite end, New Orleans is holding opponents to 35.0% of their three-point attempts (4th), while Orlando's opponents are hitting 35.4% of their shots (9th).
Ball Protection
- The Pelicans are committing 14.2 turnovers per game this season, ranking 13th in the league, while the Magic are forcing 14.7 turnovers (13th).
- Flipping that script, New Orleans is forcing 14.5 turnovers (15th), while Orlando is committing 14.1 (10th).
Crashing the Boards
- New Orleans is pulling down 43.7 rebounds per game this season (14th in the league), including 12.2 offensive boards (8th). Conversely, Orlando's opponents are averaging 43.5 rebounds (14th), 10.6 of which have come on the offensive end (5th).
- Meanwhile, the Magic are averaging 43.1 rebounds (19th) and 10.8 offensive rebounds (21st), while the Pelicans are allowing 45.7 and 12.7, ranking 25th and 29th.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 32-43-3 | 16-22-1 | 16-21-2 | 10-6-0 | 22-37-3 | 4-5-1 |
| Orlando | 42-33-2 | 24-15-1 | 18-18-1 | 25-20-2 | 17-13-0 | 5-5-0 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 32-44-2 | 18-19-2 | 14-25-0 | 12-4-0 | 20-40-2 | 5-4-1 |
| Orlando | 37-36-4 | 17-20-3 | 20-16-1 | 23-21-3 | 14-15-1 | 5-5-0 |
HT/FT
New Orleans is +220 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Orlando is -125.
- The Pelicans have completed the HT/FT double in 21.8% of games this season, while the Magic have completed the HT/FT double in 33.8% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Sunday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.
- The Pelicans have played in five games that went to overtime this season, while the Magic have also appeared in five.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in 42 of New Orleans' 78 games this season. Meanwhile, 37 of Orlando's 77 games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Orlando recorded a 128-118 victory over New Orleans at Kia Center when these teams last met on January 11. Anthony Black dominated both ends on that day, finishing with 26 points and three steals. The Magic have now won eight straight against the Pelicans.
NBA Injury News – Orlando Magic @ New Orleans Pelicans (April 5, 2026)
The Magic said on Wednesday (Mar. 18) that Black was not given a proper timetable to return.
The Magic said on Wednesday (Mar. 18) that Isaac was not given a proper timetable to return and he should be considered as week-to-week.
The Pelicans listed Murray as Questionable for Sunday's (Apr. 5) game versus the Magic.
The Pelicans listed Murphy III as Questionable for Sunday's (Apr. 5) game versus the Magic.
The Pelicans listed Matkovic as Questionable for Sunday's (Apr. 5) game versus the Magic.
The Pelicans listed McGowens as OUT for Sunday's (Apr. 5) game versus the Magic.
