Watch Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Lineups, Injuries, Betting Info
The Orlando Magic head to New Orleans for the season’s only visit to the Smoothie King Center. The teams meet Sunday, April 5 at 7:10 p.m. EST in a game that closes Orlando’s road slate against Western Conference opponents.
How to watch
Watch Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans on regional networks and radio. Television coverage includes FanDuel Sports Network Florida and Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network.
- Date and time: Sunday, April 5, 7:10 p.m. EST.
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network Florida (Magic), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).
- Radio: FM 96.9 The Game/AM 740 WYGM (Magic), WWL (Pelicans).
Context and stakes
Orlando has secured a postseason berth. The team is fighting to avoid the play-in and finish sixth in the East.
The Magic sit two games behind the Toronto Raptors. They face competition from four other clubs for that seeding spot.
Recent form
Orlando won 138-127 in Dallas on Friday. The Magic allowed a career-high 51 points to Cooper Flagg but still closed out the victory.
The Pelicans were eliminated from playoff contention after a rough start this season. That stretch also led to the firing of head coach Willie Green.
Head-to-head and history
The Magic entered Sunday with a 41-36 record. New Orleans stood at 25-53.
Orlando has beaten the Pelicans eight straight times. The Magic last lost in New Orleans on January 18, 2017.
The clubs met on January 11, when Orlando won 128-118. Desmond Bane scored 27 points, and Anthony Black added 26.
Since 2003, Orlando leads the series 30-20.
Projected lineups
Below are the anticipated starters and key contributors for each team.
- Magic: F Franz Wagner; F Paolo Banchero; C Wendell Carter Jr.; G Jalen Suggs; G Desmond Bane.
- Pelicans: F Saddiq Bey; F Zion Williamson; C Yves Missi; G Jeremiah Fears; G Herb Jones.
Injuries
Filmogaz.com passes along the official availability for both rosters.
- Magic – Out: Anthony Black (left lateral abdominal strain), Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain), Jett Howard (left ankle sprain). Two-way players Colin Castleton and Alex Morales are in the G League.
- Pelicans – Out: Dejonte Murray (left hand contusion), Trey Murphy III (right ankle sprain), Bryce McGowens (right small toe fracture), Karlo Matkovic (lower back spasms).
Betting info
Betting lines from DraftKings list Orlando as the favorite. Odds can change before tipoff.
- Spread: Magic -5.5 (-115), Pelicans +5.5 (-105).
- Moneyline: Magic -218, Pelicans +180.
- Total: 236.5 (Over -105, Under -115).
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