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Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction 10-28-24 NBA Picks

Indiana Pacers (1-2) vs. Orlando Magic (2-1)
October 28, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Orlando Magic -5.5; Over/Under: +225
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The Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic meet Monday in NBA action at the Kia Center. Here’s an Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction. This article will include an Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers lost to the Knicks and 76ers, and they play the Pelicans and Celtics next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 109 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Myles Turner is averaging 15.7 points and 6.7 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Tyrese Haliburton is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 26.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic Betting Preview

The Orlando Magic beat the Nets, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Cavaliers and Bulls next. The Orlando Magic are averaging 114.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 107.3 points on 45 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 25 points and 4 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 21.3 points and 8 rebounds. Jalen Suggs is the third double-digit scorer and Moritz Wagner is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 71.1 percent from the free throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.

Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Injury Report

Jonathan Isaac and Tristan da Silva are questionable for the Magic. The Pacers will continue to be without James Wiseman.

Why the Orlando Magic will win

  • The Magic have won each of their last 20 home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pacers have lost eight of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Magic have covered the spread in each of their last 14 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Pacers’ last six road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of the Magic’s last four games has gone OVER the total points line.

Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction

The Indiana Pacers aren’t off to a great start, they continue to struggle defensively, and they’re on the end of a back-to-back with a game that included overtime. Not ideal when playing a young Magic team that can be physical and tough defensively. The Pacers have lost 6 of their last 7 games dating back to last season, and they just don’t play both sides of the ball consistently. The Magic should win this game comfortably at home. I’ll lay the points.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Orlando Magic -5.5

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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