Magic vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - April 5

The New Orleans Pelicans (25-53) will be attempting to halt a seven-game losing streak when hosting the Orlando Magic (41-36) on April 5, 2026 at Smoothie King Center.

Orlando is a 6-point favorite against New Orleans when the Magic face off against the Pelicans on Sunday. The game's point total is 234.5.

Magic vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
• Game time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 234.5 points
• Spread: Magic -6
• Moneyline: Magic (-240), Pelicans (+198)

How to watch Magic vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, FDSFL

Betting the Over/Under: Magic vs. Pelicans

• Magic games this season have gone over this contest's total of 234.5 points 29 times.
• The Pelicans and their opponents have combined to score more than 234.5 points in 38 of 78 games this season.
• The two teams combine to score 230.3 points per game, 4.2 fewer points than this matchup's total.
• These teams surrender 234.8 points per game combined, 0.3 more points than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Magic vs. Pelicans

• Orlando has put together a 34-43-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Magic are 8-16 ATS this season when playing as at least 6-point favorites.
• The Pelicans are 42-33-2 ATS this year.
• New Orleans is 18-17-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 6-point underdogs.
• The Pelicans are 16-23 overall, and 24-14-1 against the spread, at home.
• At home, New Orleans is 3-0 ATS as a 6-point underdog or greater.
• On the road, the Magic are 16-21 against the spread, and 17-20 overall.
• Orlando is 3-3 ATS as 6-point favorites or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Magic vs. Pelicans

• The Magic have been the moneyline favorite 47 total times this season. They've gone 31-16 in those games.
• The Pelicans have been underdogs in 62 games this season and won 13 (21%) of those contests.
• Orlando has gone 18-6 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -240 or shorter (winning 75%).
• New Orleans has a record of 4-29, a 12.1% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +198 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• The Magic have an implied moneyline win probability of 70.6% in this matchup.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Magic vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Pelicans (+ 6)
• Pick OU: Over (234.5)
  
• Prediction: Magic 123 - Pelicans 122
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