Orlando Magic chase tenth straight win over New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans meet Orlando Magic at Smoothie King Center, Saturday 12:00pm (NBA). Orlando Magic have won the last nine against New Orleans Pelicans.
The big picture
New Orleans Pelicans come in 19th on the ladder; Orlando Magic are 25th. New Orleans Pelicans have the higher position to protect.
New Orleans Pelicans are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 120.2 points for and 118.8 against.
Orlando Magic are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 105.5 points for and 115 against.
Form
New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 109–115.
Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.
Orlando Magic have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 26 times on our records since 2013: New Orleans Pelicans 6, Orlando Magic 20.
Last time out (2025-26), Orlando Magic won 112–108 at Smoothie King Center.
Orlando Magic have won the last nine against New Orleans Pelicans.
Biggest margin between these two: New Orleans Pelicans by 35 points in 2020-21 (135–100).
Players to watch
For New Orleans Pelicans, watch Zion Williamson (20.6 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27) and Saddiq Bey (16.4 points a game, 36 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (24.5 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (19.6 points a game, 51 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Smoothie King Center
New Orleans Pelicans have won 12 of their last 20 at Smoothie King Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New Orleans Pelicans go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
