Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Preview
The Orlando Magic (-129) will host the Indiana Pacers (+108) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Magic are currently favored by 2 points and have a record of 37-27. The Pacers are 35-29 and are 8th in the East.
This game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando and will tip-off at 6:00 ET. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 226.
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Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Pacers have travelled to take on the Magic, they are 2-1. In the last five head to head games between the Pacers and Magic, the average combined point total is 234 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
- Across the Pacers last five road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 120. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Across the Magic last ten home games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 104. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Indiana has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Magic have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana’s ATS record for the season is 33-29, and they have gone 16-14 ATS on the road. As the underdog, they are 19-12 vs. the spread, and they have not covered the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
The Pacers’ O/U record for the season is 34-30, and their games have averaged 245.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 226, and 63 of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.
In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 113-111. The O/U line for that game was 228 points. Indiana was favored by 1 point in that game, giving them an ATS loss.
Currently, the Pacers are 8th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35-29. In the Central Division, they are in 3rd place. On the road, Indiana is 15-16 for the season.
Indiana’s offense is the best in the NBA this season, averaging 123.3 points per game. They are also the top-ranked team in terms of field goal percentage at 50%.
Despite being the top-scoring team in the league, the Pacers have actually been held below the NBA scoring average in 31.2% of their games.
When playing on the road, Indiana is averaging 120.6 points per game. Overall, they are ranked 2nd in pace at 101.6 possessions per game.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Pacers is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 121.8 points per game (29th). On two point field goal attempts, the Pacers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.0% and allowing 37.4% from beyond the arc.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Magic are in 5th place with a record of 37-27. This is good for 1st place in the Southeast Division.
At home, the Magic have a scoring differential of +7.2 points per game. This season, they are 21-8 at home, and they have won their last four games at home.
As the favorite, the Magic have won 11 straight games and are 21-3 overall. Today, they are favored by 2 points. In their games as the favorite, they have an ATS record of 19-5.
Orlando’s O/U record for the season is 30-34, and their games have averaged 220.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 226, with 38 of their games finishing with lower O/U lines.
In their last game, the Magic lost to the Knicks by a score of 98-74. The O/U line for that game was 207.5, and the Magic were 2.5-point underdogs going into the game.
Offensively, the Magic are one of the top teams in the league in terms of getting to the free-throw line, ranking 3rd in free throw attempts per game. They are also 6th in free throws made per game. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting percentage and are last in the league in three-point attempts.
Overall, Orlando is 26th in the NBA in scoring at 110.9 points per game. At home, they are averaging 114.3 points per game compared to 108.0 on the road. In terms of pace, the Magic are 27th in the league.
When it comes to field goal percentage, Orlando is 14th in the NBA at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 13th in the league at 54%.
Coming into today’s game, the Magic’s defense is giving up an average of 109.4 points per contest. So far this season, the Magic’s defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 6th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 22.7 times per game vs. Orlando.
Despite being 2 point underdogs, we predict the Pacers to come out on top with a final score of 116-109.
Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Betting Tips
- We like the Pacers on the moneyline (+108)
- The Pacers are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Our NBA model projects 225 points, and we suggest taking the under
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Questionable
- Jalen Suggs – Thigh – Questionable
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Doug McDermott – Calf – Out
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
