Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Matchup

Keep reading to see our Pacers vs Magic NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Pacers are at 5-5.
  • Indiana has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (6th).
  • The Pacers are coming off a 132-121 win vs. the Magic.
  • The Magic are at 6-6.
  • Defensively, Orlando are giving up 104.8 points per game.
  • The Magic are coming off a 114-89 win vs. the Pacers.

Pacers vs Magic Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-131) will be in Orlando to take on the Magic (+111). The Pacers are favored by 2 points and the over/under is set at 227.5.

Orlando is 3rd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Southeast Division. They have won 3 straight games and are 6-6 overall. Indiana is 5-5 and is the underdog in this Eastern Conference matchup.

Pacers vs. Magic Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Indiana Pacers at Orlando Magic
  • Where: Orlando at Kia Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 13th
  • Betting Odds IND -2, IND -131 | ORL +111 O/U 227.5

Pacers Preview: Do the Pacers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?

With a 132-121 win over the Knicks on Sunday, the Pacers evened their record at 5-5. Indiana, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 253 points exceeded the over/under line of 229.5 by 23.5 points.

After the Knicks went on a 10-0 run, Indiana responded by outscoring New York 40-27 in the 4th quarter to seal the win. The Pacers entered the final period trailing 94-92 but finished strong to secure the victory.

The Pacers' offense was firing on all cylinders in their 132-121 win over the Knicks, shooting 51.1% from the field and knocking down 21 threes at a 45.7% clip. Bennedict Mathurin led the way with 38 points, hitting 7 threes at 77.8% efficiency, while adding 8 rebounds.

Tyrese Haliburton contributed 35 points and 14 assists, connecting on 4 threes, and Myles Turner added 26 points, making 5 threes at 62.5%. Mathurin scored 11 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, while Haliburton added 12 in the final period.

Despite giving up 121 points, the Pacers managed to pull off a win against the Knicks. Indiana's defense allowed 26 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 4th, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 35 and 33 points, respectively. The Knicks shot 55% from the field.

Indiana did a good job defending the three-point line, holding New York to just 7 made threes on 28% shooting. The Knicks also went 22/27 from the free-throw line. The Pacers grabbed 27 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Magic Preview: Will Orlando Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

The Pacers evened their record at 5-5 with a 132-121 home win over the Knicks on Sunday. Indiana entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but not only won, they covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 253, surpassing the O/U line of 229.5 by 23.5 points.

After a 10-0 run by the Knicks put them ahead 75-67, the Pacers responded by outscoring New York 40-27 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Franz Wagner led the Magic with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in their win over the Hornets, shooting 56% from the field. Moritz Wagner added 18 points, hitting 71.4% of his shots, while Jalen Suggs contributed 17 points, making 3 threes at a 60% clip.

Orlando connected on 13 threes, despite shooting just 29.5% from deep, and finished with a 46.2% overall field goal percentage. Franz scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter, while Suggs added 13 of his own in the opening period.

The Magic's defense was outstanding on Tuesday, holding the Hornets to just 89 points. After a shaky 1st quarter where they allowed 29 points, Orlando tightened up, giving up only 18 points in the 2nd and 19 in the 3rd. They finished strong in the 4th, allowing 23 points. Overall, the Magic held the Hornets to 40% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Magic gave up 13 three-pointers on 34% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 14 times, where they made 8 free throws. On the glass, Orlando allowed 8 offensive rebounds while collecting 12 steals and 7 blocks.

Pacers vs Magic Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
  • Although Orlando has a straight up record of 1-9 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-8. The team averaged 100 points per game in these games.
  • Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-5.
  • As the betting favorite, the Pacers have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Indiana posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Pacers vs Magic Prediction

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