Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Preview
Betting on today’s Magic and Pacers game? Catch the action at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, as the Pacers hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on BSIN.
The over/under for this game is set at 233.5 points, and the Pacers are the home favorites against the Magic in a Eastern conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – Orlando Magic odds
Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Orlando and Indiana, the Pacers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 9 points.
- Across their last three road contests, Orlando has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 101 points per game.
- Across the Pacers last three home games, the team averaged 120 points per game while allowing 139. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Magic have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Prediction
In today’s game against the Pacers, the Magic aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 7-5. Currently, the team is 7th in the Eastern Conference as well as 2nd in the Southeast division.
The Magic are riding a two game ATS win streak and currently possess an overall ATS record of 9-3. The Magic currently have a two game ATS win streak as the underdog and are 3-0 vs. the spread as the favorite.
The over/under record for Orlando is currently 4-8-0, and they have witnessed two consecutive games staying below the over/under lines. Their games have an ongoing average of 202.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 221.8.
In their recent game, the Magic’s offense concluded with 103 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 107.8 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring is Franz Wagner, who is averaging 18.5 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Paolo Banchero also maintains a PPG average of 18.2 heading into game.
So far, the Magic’s defense is ranked 3rd in the league at 105.8 points per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the Magic’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.1% and allowing 34.9% from beyond the arc.
In today’s game against the Magic, the Pacers aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 7-4. In their 11 games, the Pacers have achieved a 5-4 record in games against Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 2-0 record in non-conference play.
Indiana has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 7-4 against the spread. The Pacers currently have a two game ATS win streak as the favorite and are 3-2 vs. the spread as underdogs.
Indiana games have surpassed the over/under line in eight straight games, resulting in an overall record of 10-1-0. The average over/under line in their games is 235.4 and they have a 14.5 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Pacers offense is coming off a game where they scored 132 points against the 76ers. They posted a field goal percentage of 51.6% and connected on 13 threes. For the season, the Pacers offense has struggled to get to the free-throw line, ranking just 26th in terms of free-throw attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is currently 50%.
The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 123.4 points per contest.
For the season, Indiana is ranked 8th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 26.3 free-throws per game vs. the Pacers and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.2%.
Our projections indicate that the Pacers should come out top with a projected score of 113-106.
Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -5
- Our NBA model projects 219 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Andrew Nembhard – Back – Out
Orlando Magic Injury Report
- Markelle Fultz – Knee – Out
- Wendell Carter Jr. – Finger – Out
- Jalen Suggs – Knee – Probable
