Story byEd ScimiaSun, January 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM UTC·3 min readThe New Orleans Pelicans will look to build on their first win in 10 games as they visit the ailing Orlando Magic this afternoon. Both teams have been playing low-scoring basketball lately, which has me targeting the Under again in my Pelicans vs. Magic predictions and NBA picks. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPelicans vs Magic predictionPelicans vs Magic best bet: Under 234.5 (-110)The Orlando Magic are stuck in a pattern when they're alternating wins and losses — they’ve done so for the last 13 games now — and the big issue seems to be the lack of consistent scorers in the lineup. Leading scoring Franz Wagner (22.7 ppg) still hasn’t returned from his ankle sprain, while Jalen Suggs (15.0 ppg) remains out with a knee issue. Paolo Banchero (20.8 ppg) is still doing enough work to keep Orlando afloat, but the offense just isn’t the same, averaging 110.6 ppg over its last seven outings. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe New Orleans Pelicans haven't put up big numbers at any point this season, least of all during their recent nine-game losing streak.