New Orleans - Orlando: NBA match betting tip and bets

Current form

New Orleans unexpectedly played an enchanting match! On March 12, the Pelicans, in the status of the underdog, defeated the Clippers on their floor — 127:120, interrupting an unpleasant series of four defeats. Zion Williamson shone this evening — he was not just good, but gave a real performance, scoring a triple-double: 22 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists! But, of course, winning is always a team achievement. C.J. McCollum scored 23 points, Trey Murphy added 21, and Carlo Matkovic, Jose Alvarado, Bruce Brown and Jordan Hawkins scored in double digits.

Willie Green's team currently has 18 wins with 48 losses and ranks 14th in the West. It's a long way from the play-in, but this match showed that the Pelicans' spirit is still alive!

Disqualifications and injuries

But it's too early to be happy. There's a match against Orlando ahead, but not everyone is in line. New Orleans is already used to losses, but the absence of a number of key players, including Murray and Olynyk, can seriously affect the pattern of the game.

Interesting facts for betting

If you look at the last 10 face-to-face meetings, the average score is 216 points in the matches between New Orleans and Orlando. A curious moment for those who follow the totals!

The approximate line-up: C.J. McCollum, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, Bruce Brown, Eve Missy.

Current form

But Orlando's is much sadder. The team is clearly in a protracted crisis: six defeats in the last seven matches is a serious cause for concern. In the last game on March 11, the Magic lost to Houston (84-97), showing an unimpressive offensive game. Orlando's main hope remains Paolo Bankero, who scored 25 points, collected 5 rebounds and provided 3 assists. Franz Wagner added 15 points and Wendell Carter had 12 rebounds.

At the moment, the Magic have 30 wins and 36 losses, and they are in eighth place in the East. The question is whether they will be able to stay in the play-in zone, because the competitors are already breathing down their backs.

Disqualifications and injuries

Orlando is not suited to the match with New Orleans in an optimal composition. The club lost one of its main defenders, Jaylen Suggs, and also lost Moritz Wagner. These holes in the line-up can affect the team's game.

Interesting facts for betting

Historically, the Magic have a slight advantage in face-to-face meetings: 28 wins against 20 for the Pelicans. But this season, any statistics fade into the background — the teams are unstable and can surprise.

The approximate line-up: Cole Anthony, Kentavius Caldwell-Pope, Franz Wagner, Paolo Bankero, Wendell Carter.