orlando magic 117 vs new orleans pelicans 108

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ORL

48-37

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over

117

ORL NOP

108

NOP

49-35

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ANALYSIS

On Monday, the Pelicans will host the magic as they try to stay alive in the tight Western Conference playoff race. This is the second and final matchup between the two squads. Orlando won the first this season, 123-110 behind 30 points and 9 assists from Franz Wagner.

The Pelicans have dropped to 12th in the west at 30-31, but remain only a half game back from the 7 seed. They continue to remain competitive while Zion Williamson is sidelined with a hamstring injury. CJ Mccollum has provided the offense for New Orleans, averaging 21.0 points and 5.6 assists per game. If they can stay in the playoff race by the time Williamson returns, they could be a potential upset candidate for the top seeds in the West.

The Magic sit at 25-36, good for 13th in the West. It is now or never for Orlando as they are four games back from a spot in the play-in tournament. Rookie sensation Paolo Banchero is leading the way for the Magic this year. The first overall pick is almost certainly set for Rookie of The Year, putting up 19.7 points and 6.6 rebounds a night.

WHY BET ON THE orlando magic

The Magic are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone under in 7 of their last 8 games. They are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games.

WHY BET ON THE new orleans pelicans

The Pelicans are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The total has gone under in 4 of their last 6 games. New Orleans is 15-5 SU as home favorites this year, yet are 11-9 ATS.