Pelicans vs. Magic Prediction and Odds - Jan 20, 2023

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Pelicans vs. Magic Prediction and Odds - Jan 20, 2023

NBA action continues on Friday at 7:00PM ET as the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Orlando Magic at Amway Center.

Dimers' top betting picks for Pelicans vs. Magic, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

 

Who will win Pelicans vs. Magic?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Pelicans-Magic NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Magic a 55% chance of beating the Pelicans.

More: Pelicans vs. Magic Simulated 10K Times

Pelicans vs. Magic Odds

  • Spread: Magic +1.5 (-120), Pelicans -1.5 (+100)
  • Moneyline: Magic +100, Pelicans -105
  • Total: Over/Under 230 (-108/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Magic are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Pelicans, with -120 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Pelicans (-1.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on the market at +100.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Magic at +100. That means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 230 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (-1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 230-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Magic

  • Spread: Pelicans -1.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (53% probability)
  • Moneyline: Magic @ +100 via BetMGM (55% probability) 🔥
  • Total: Under 230 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

 

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Pelicans vs. Magic Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Orlando at Amway Center this Friday has the Magic winning 114-113.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Pelicans-Magic matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Pelicans vs. Magic Player Props

Prop bets are a great way to wager on Pelicans vs. Magic without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Franz Wagner is projected to finish with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists for the Magic.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

  • CJ McCollum: 20 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
  • Jonas Valanciunas: 17 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
  • Trey Murphy: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
  • Jose Alvarado: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST
  • Larry Nance: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST

Magic Projected Box Score

  • Franz Wagner: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
  • Paolo Banchero: 19 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
  • Wendell Carter: 17 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST
  • Markelle Fultz: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
  • Cole Anthony: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Pelicans vs. Magic on Friday January 20, 2023.

 

Pelicans vs. Magic 2023 Game Info

Friday's matchup between the Magic and Pelicans at Amway Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

  • Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Orlando Magic
  • Date: Friday January 20, 2023
  • Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
  • Venue: Amway Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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