Our rankings
Magic 81%
Pelicans #20 vs Magic #12 in our rankings (network centrality).
Pelicans vs Magic Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 1, 2026
Our pick
20
Pelicans52%
Pelicans52%48%12
Magic
MagicOur pick: Pelicans, 52% to win · projected 116–116
Common opponents
Pelicans 95%
Pelicans by 29.0 points here, from 1 comparison.
Efficiency
Pelicans 51%
Projected Pelicans 116, Magic 116 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Pelicans and Magic common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Pelicans went 1–0, Magic went 0–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Pelicans | Magic | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks |
W 121–99 home, Oct 31 | L 125–132 home, Oct 21 | NO +29.0 |