The New Orleans Pelicans will look to build on their first win in 10 games as they visit the ailing Orlando Magic this afternoon.
Both teams have been playing low-scoring basketball lately, which has me targeting the Under again in my Pelicans vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks.
Pelicans vs Magic prediction
Pelicans vs Magic best bet: Under 234.5 (-110)
The Orlando Magic are stuck in a pattern when they're alternating wins and losses — they’ve done so for the last 13 games now — and the big issue seems to be the lack of consistent scorers in the lineup.
Leading scoring Franz Wagner (22.7 ppg) still hasn’t returned from his ankle sprain, while Jalen Suggs (15.0 ppg) remains out with a knee issue. Paolo Banchero (20.8 ppg) is still doing enough work to keep Orlando afloat, but the offense just isn’t the same, averaging 110.6 ppg over its last seven outings.
The New Orleans Pelicans haven't put up big numbers at any point this season, least of all during their recent nine-game losing streak. The Pelicans only managed to score more than 118 points once during that stretch, and their 128 points in Friday’s win over the Wizards count as a relative offensive explosion. Zion Williamson (22.8 ppg) and Trey Murphy III (21.7 ppg) can cause severe matchup problems for opponents, but beyond that, the scoring options are thin.
With those numbers, it’s not surprising that both teams have been playing towards the Under. The Pelicans have hit the Under in five straight games, while Orlando has done the same in each of its past three. And it’s not as though the totals in these games have been big, with all but one of those games coming in Under today’s number.
Despite all that, we have a total of 234.5 for this afternoon’s contest. I can’t see these teams putting up enough offense to threaten that number.
Pelicans vs Magic same-game parlay
Along with the Under, I’m taking the Magic to cover at home, as Orlando is not only the far better team but has covered seven straight times against the Pelicans. I’m also taking Magic star Paolo Banchero to go Over 24.5 points, since he’ll continue to take on more of the offensive load with both Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner remaining out of the lineup.
Pelicans vs Magic SGP
- Under 234.5
- Magic -6.5
- Paolo Banchero Over 24.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Under and Out
Moritz Wagner is making his season debut for the Magic today after averaging 12.9 ppg last year. He should get some solid usage given Orlando’s shorthanded lineup.
Pelicans vs Magic SGP
- Under 234.5
- Magic -6.5
- Paolo Banchero Over 24.5 points
- Moritz Wagner Over 9.5 points
Pelicans vs Magic odds
- Spread: Pelicans +6.5 | Magic -6.5
- Moneyline: Pelicans +205 | Magic -250
- Over/Under: Over 234.5 | Under 234.5
Pelicans vs Magic betting trend to know
The Pelicans have cashed the Under in five straight games. Find more NBA betting trends for Pelicans vs. Magic.
How to watch Pelicans vs Magic
| Location | Kia Center, Orlando, FL |
| Date | Sunday, January 11, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Pelicans+, FDSN Florida |
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