Photo: Tyler Kaufman / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images
The New Orleans Pelicans (25-53) are 5.5-point underdogs as they look to turn around a seven-game losing streak when they host the Orlando Magic (41-36) on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL.
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.
Listen to the game on FM 96.9 The Game
Magic vs. Pelicans Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Magic 117, Pelicans 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Magic (-224)
- Total Pick: Under 236.5 (computer predicts 232.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Pelicans (+5.5)
Recent Magic vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2026 | Magic | -7.5 | 236.5 | -271 | +219 | 128-118 ORL |
| 3/13/2025 | Magic | -2 | 215.5 | -129 | +108 | 113-93 ORL |
| 11/8/2024 | Magic | -8.5 | 210 | -352 | +281 | 115-88 ORL |
Magic 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Orlando is 34-43-0 ATS this season.
- The Magic have an 11-17 record against the spread in games they were favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- Orlando's games have hit the over in 42 out of 78 opportunities (53.8%).
- This season, the Magic have won 31 out of the 47 games, or 66%, in which they've been favored.
- Orlando has a record of 19-7, a 73.1% win rate, when it's favored by -224 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans has a 43-33-2 record against the spread this year.
- The Pelicans are 20-19-1 against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- New Orleans' games have hit the over 38 out of 78 times (48.7%).
- The Pelicans have compiled a 13-49 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 21% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +184 or longer, New Orleans has a record of 4-33 (10.8%).
Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Magic vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Anthony Black: Out (Abdomen),
Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Trey Murphy III: Questionable (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Questionable (Back),
Dejounte Murray: Questionable (Hand),
Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe)
Magic vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSFL
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.