Magic vs. Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 11

Magic vs. Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Venue: Kia Center -- Orlando, Florida
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL

The Orlando Magic (21-18) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (9-31) as 6.5-point favorites on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL. The over/under is set at 234.5 in the matchup.

Magic vs. Pelicans Odds & Spread

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Magic vs. Pelicans Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Magic win (81.7%)

Magic vs. Pelicans Betting Trends

• The Magic have put together a 15-24-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have played 40 games, with 22 wins against the spread.
• Magic games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 19 times out of 40 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have gone over the total in 21 of 40 opportunities (52.5%).
• Orlando has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (8-11-0) than it has in road tilts (7-13-0).
• The Magic have hit the over on the over/under in nine of 19 home games (47.4%). They've done better on the road, topping the total in 10 of 20 matchups (50%).
• Against the spread, New Orleans has been better at home (14-9-0) than on the road (8-9-0).
• In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Pelicans' games have finished above the over/under at home (60.9%, 14 of 23) than away (41.2%, seven of 17).

Magic Leaders

• Desmond Bane's numbers on the season are 19 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest, shooting 45.1% from the field and 34% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.7 made 3-pointers.
• Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.8 points, 8.7 boards and 4.8 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Anthony Black averages 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists, shooting 45.5% from the field and 33.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 made treys per game.
• Wendell Carter Jr.'s numbers on the season are 12.4 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest, shooting 51.2% from the field and 35.2% from downtown, with an average of 1.2 made treys.
• Franz Wagner's numbers on the season are 22.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per contest, shooting 49% from the field and 36% from downtown, with an average of 1.5 made 3-pointers.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III is averaging 21.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Pelicans.
• Per game, Derik Queen gives the Pelicans 12.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 1 block.
• Jeremiah Fears averages 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He is sinking 43.8% of his shots from the floor and 32.8% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per contest.
• Saddiq Bey averages 15.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists. He is draining 44.2% of his shots from the field and 31.8% from 3-point range, with 1.6 triples per game.
• Per game, Zion Williamson provides the Pelicans 22.8 points, 5.8 boards and 3.4 assists, plus 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks.

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