Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans 2/27/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Feb. 27, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : NO -4 ; O/U 226.5
The Orlando Magic end a two game homestand Monday night with a game of New Orleans, LA against the New Orleans Pelicans. Orlando comes into Monday as one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference 11 games low .500 losing two of the last three following a 13 point loss to Indiana in their last game. Offensively Orlando was terrible making only 38.5% of their shots and 20.7% from beyond the arc, while committing 14 turnovers resulting in the loss. Defensively Orlando was terrible as well allowing 121 points including 70 in the second half as Indiana shot 48.5% from the floor.
Franz Wagner led the way for the Orlando offense with 21 points and six rebounds on 7 of 12 shooting in 34 minutes on the floor. Paolo Banchero repcorded 19 points in 33 minutes and Markelle Fultz scored 18 points as the third Orlando starter in double figures. Jalen Suggs led the way off the Orlando bench with 14 points in 26 minutes of action.
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The New Orleans Pelicans return home Monday night one game below .500 on a four-game skid following a 22 point blowout loss against New York. Offensively New Orleans was terrible scoring only 106 points on 39.2% shooting and the Pelicans turned the ball over seven times in the game as well. Defensively New Orleans was obliterated as New York scored 128 points on 51.1% shooting and knocked down 19 long balls as well.
Brandon ingram led all scorers for New Orleans with 19 points on 22 shots in 36 minutes action. Josh Richardson added 16 points and CJ McCollum score 13 points in 34 minutes as well. Troy Murphy III was the only real spark off the New Orleans bench posting a team leading 11 points on nine shots in 27 minutes.
Recent Betting Trends:
Orlando are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Orlando's last 8 games.
Orlando are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games against New Orleans.
New Orleans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans' last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -4
The New Orleans Pelicans come into Monday struggling but will get back on track in this game. Look for New Orleans to use their depth and talent to overwhelm a bad Orlando team. Take the New Orleans Pelicans to end their recent skid as they pick up a home win and cover Monday night. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Pelicans win and cover 114-105.