Magic vs. Pelicans Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Apr 5, 2026 at 1:54 PM EST•Next update in: 6 minutes from now

Magic vs. Pelicans preview (Apr 5). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Magic -6.5), Desmond Bane props & Trey Murphy III's status (Questionable - Ankle).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Pelicans +6.5, Pelicans +203, Total U 234.5
Key Player Prop:	Desmond Bane Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made
Injury Impact:	Trey Murphy III (Questionable - Ankle)
Data Freshness:	8m ago (1:54 PM EST)

Orlando Magic

41-36

Apr 57:00 PM

Gulf Coast Sports

New Orleans Pelicans

25-53

New Orleans Pelicans

25-53

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Magic win by

5.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

63%

37%

Model Picks

Pelicans

Pelicans +6.5

Pelicans

Pelicans +203

Total

Total U 234.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Magic INJURIES

Anthony Black

Out

The Magic said on Wednesday (Mar. 18) that Black was not given a proper timetable to return.

Jonathan Isaac

Out

The Magic said on Wednesday (Mar. 18) that Isaac was not given a proper timetable to return and he should be considered as week-to-week.

Pelicans INJURIES

Trey Murphy III

Questionable

The Pelicans listed Murphy III as Questionable for Sunday's (Apr. 5) game versus the Magic.

Dejounte Murray

Questionable

The Pelicans listed Murray as Questionable for Sunday's (Apr. 5) game versus the Magic.

Bryce McGowens

Out

The Pelicans listed McGowens as OUT for Sunday's (Apr. 5) game versus the Magic.

Karlo Matković

Questionable

The Pelicans listed Matkovic as Questionable for Sunday's (Apr. 5) game versus the Magic.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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ORL

NOP

Apr 05 ·7:00 PM

Desmond Bane

3 Point FG Made

Yes 1.5

ORL

NOP

Apr 05 ·7:00 PM

Wendell Carter Jr.

Points

Yes 9.5

ORL

NOP

Apr 05 ·7:00 PM

Franz Wagner

Points

Yes 14.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans?

The Orlando Magic are favored by 6.5 points on the spread (-6.5), while the New Orleans Pelicans are underdogs +6.5 points. The moneyline is Orlando Magic -213 and New Orleans Pelicans +203. The total is set at 234.5 points.

Who is projected to win Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Orlando Magic to win by 5.0 points. Win probability is 63% for the Orlando Magic and 37% for the New Orleans Pelicans.

What is the injury report for the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans?

The latest injury report shows Anthony Black (Out – abdomen), Jonathan Isaac (Out – knee) for the Orlando Magic, while Trey Murphy III (Questionable – ankle), Dejounte Murray (Questionable – hand), Bryce McGowens (Out – toe), Karlo Matković (Questionable – back) are listed for the New Orleans Pelicans.

What are the best bets for Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans (spread, moneyline, total)?

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Total U 234.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans?

Top player props include Desmond Bane Over 1.5 3 Point FG Made, Wendell Carter Jr. Over 9.5 Points, Franz Wagner Over 14.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.