Orlando Magic at New Orleans Pelicans
Apr 05, 2026
Orlando Magic Outlast New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 in Close Contest
Game Summary
The Orlando Magic triumphed over the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 112-108. Despite the Pelicans' efforts, their inability to capitalize on three-point opportunities, shooting just 32.3% from beyond the arc, proved detrimental, especially against a Magic team that allowed an average of 35.0% from three. The Magic's defense forced 15 turnovers, which helped them secure the narrow victory, despite their own struggles from deep, hitting only 21.2% of their three-point attempts.
Top Performers
The Magic's offense was led by a collective effort, with no standout scorer highlighted in the data. However, they showcased solid teamwork with 27 assists, emphasizing their ball movement. The Pelicans put up a valiant fight, with their offensive contributions coming from various players, but ultimately fell short in the closing moments of the game.
Odds Recap
Entering the game with a closing spread of New Orleans Pelicans +6.0, the Orlando Magic not only won but did so by a narrow margin of four points, failing to cover the spread. The game also went under the pre-game total of 236.5 by a significant margin, reflecting the tightly contested nature of the match.
Prediction Recap
The model accurately predicted the moneyline winner, confirming the Orlando Magic as the victors. However, it missed on the spread, anticipating a wider margin, and also predicted an over outcome, which did not materialize.
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