The Orlando Magic (3-6) bring a five-game losing streak into a home matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans (3-6), losers of three straight. The Pelicans are underdogs by 5.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7:00 PM ET (on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSFL) on Friday, November 8, 2024.

To find the best bets you can make on Friday’s game, based on our computer predictions, see below.

Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Magic vs. Pelicans Game Info

• When: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• Where: Kia Center in Orlando, Florida
• TV: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSFL
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.

Magic vs. Pelicans Best Bets

Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Jalen Suggs Over 18.5 PTS

• Jalen Suggs’ 17.3 points per game average is 1.2 less than Friday’s over/under.
• Suggs has hit the over five times on a points prop this season (in 10 tries).
• The Magic are the NBA’s 29th-ranked scoring team (105.8 points per game), while the Pelicans are 23rd defensively in terms of points conceded per game (117.8).

Bet on Jalen Suggs Props with BetMGM

Zion Williamson Over 25.5 PTS

• The 25.5-point total set for Zion Williamson on Friday is 2.8 more points than his per-game scoring average.
• He has gone up against a points prop bet in 10 games this season, and he’s hit the over three times.
• The 22nd-ranked scoring NBA team (109.3 points per game) is New Orleans, while Orlando ranks ninth in the league defensively (109.7 conceded per game).
• When scoring more points than 109.7, New Orleans is 2-2.

Bet on Zion Williamson Props with BetMGM

Pick ATS: Magic (- 5.5)

• Orlando has won twice against the spread this year.
• New Orleans has won twice against the spread this season.
• The Magic have won once ATS (1-2) as a 5.5-point favorite or more this year.
• The Pelicans have no wins ATS (0-1) as a 5.5-point underdog or more this year.

Bet on this game’s spread with BetMGM

Pick OU:

Over (213.5)

• The Magic and their opponents have scored more than 213.5 points in five of nine games this season.
• The Pelicans have played seven games this season that ended with a combined score over 213.5 points.
• Orlando’s games this year have an average point total of 219.9, 6.4 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
• New Orleans has a 222.9-point average over/under in its matchups this season, 9.4 more points than this game’s total.
• The Pelicans are the league’s seventh-highest scoring team this season compared to the 12th-ranked Magic.
• The Magic are the league’s 22nd-ranked scoring defense while the Pelicans are the 27th-ranked.

Bet on this game’s total with BetMGM

Moneyline Pick: Magic (-210)

• The Magic have entered the game as favorites three times this season and won twice.
• The Pelicans have come away with one win in the three contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season, Orlando has won two of its three games when favored by at least -210 on the moneyline.
• New Orleans has been named as an underdog of +170 or more just one time this season and left with a loss in that game.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Magic have a 67.7% chance to win.

Bet on this game’s moneyline with BetMGM

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.