Our rankings
Magic 81%
Magic #12 vs Pelicans #20 in our rankings (network centrality).
Magic vs Pelicans Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 1, 2026
Our pick
12
Magic48%
Magic48%52%20
Pelicans
PelicansOur 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 Magic 116, Pelicans 116 from opponent-adjusted points per possession and pace.
Magic and Pelicans common opponents · 1
Against the same teams: Magic went 0–1, Pelicans went 1–0. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Magic | Pelicans | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hawks |
L 125–132 home, Oct 21 | W 121–99 home, Oct 31 | NO +29.0 |