New Orleans Pelicans vs Orlando Magic Picks and Prediction for Sunday January 11 2026

By: Eddie Kline Updated 01/21/2026, 02:37 PM ET

Pelicans Preview

The Sunday NBA schedule will get underway with a matinee between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic from the Kia Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Pelicans (9-31) have dropped 17 of their first 23 road games and own the second worst overall record in the Western Conference. On Friday, New Orleans assisted on 30 of 51 made field goals and shot 54 percent overall during a 128-107 road triumph against Washington.

New Orleans F Trey Murphy III poured in a game-high 35 points on 13-for-24 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Former number one overall draft pick Zion Williamson scored 31 points on 12-for-14 from the floor. Rookie C Derik Queen added 14 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists for the Pelicans.

Magic Preview

The Orlando Magic have won 12 of their first 18 home games and are locked in a three-way tie for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Magic (21-18) rank 12th in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 114.9 points per contest. On Friday, Orlando managed just 12 points over the final 12 minutes of a 103-91 home loss versus Philadelphia.

Orlando G Desmond Bane tallied a team-high 23 points (9-19 FG), five rebounds, and five assists. Anthony Black scored 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting. All-Star F Paolo Banchero added 14 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists for the Magic.

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Pelicans vs Magic Picks

Orlando G Jalen Suggs (knee) and F Franz Wagner (ankle) have been officially ruled out of this contest. The Magic are the superior defensive team and have the edge on the glass. Take Orlando to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Orlando Magic win 123-111.

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