The Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Magic Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Magic Pick.
Orlando Magic Betting Preview
The Orlando Magic lost to the Raptors, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Bulls next. The Magic have won 17 of their last 28 games.
The Orlando Magic are averaging 117.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Franz Wagner is averaging 22.7 points and 3.7 assists, while Paolo Banchero is averaging 20.5 points and 8.5 rebounds. Desmond Bane is the third double-digit scorer, and Jalen Suggs is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Orlando Magic are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Orlando Magic are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Rockets and Heat, and they play the Spurs next. The Pacers have lost 27 of their last 33 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 109.2 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 18.4 points and 5.7 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Nesmith is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Magic have lost six of their last seven games as road favorites against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The underdogs have won three of the Magic’s last four games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Magic have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in four of their last five games against the Magic following a loss.
Why the Orlando Magic will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have won each of their last eight games as favorites following a loss.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Southeast Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Magic have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Magic’s last seven games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Pacers’ last five games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Andrew Nembhard is one of only eight players in the league to have recorded 16+ assists in a game this season.
- Aaron Nesmith is one of only nine qualified players to have made a three in every game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (26.9).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for H1 points per game this season (54.8).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throws made per game this season (22.7).
- The Magic rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (28.8).
Pacers vs Magic Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, and Isaiah Jackson. Ben Sheppard is questionable.
The Magic will be without Moritz Wagner and Franz Wagner. Jonathan Isaac, Jalen Suggs, and Desmond Bane are questionable.
Pacers vs Magic Prediction
I don’t love the Magic’s injury report, as there’s a lot of rotation players either out or questionable. The Pacers have quietly been getting healthier. The problem is, it hasn’t helped the Pacers much, who continue to rack up the losses. The Magic have to be motivated for a win here after bad losses to the Raptors and Hornets.
If the Magic are serious about competing in the East and taking that next step, they can’t keep losing games they should win. It’s that simple. This line is more than reasonable. This is a must-win spot for the Magic. There are no excuses after the subpar week they’ve just had. I’ll lay the points.