The Indiana Pacers (6-29) and Orlando Magic (19-16) meet Sunday at 3 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Magic lead 1-0, a 112-110 road win on Dec. 31
The Pacers lost to the San Antonio Spurs 123-113 Friday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point home underdog with the Over (235.5) cashing. Indiana was led by F Pascal Siakam, who scored 23 points on 10-for-18 shooting. The Pacers have lost 11 in a row and are just 3-8 against the spread (ATS) in those. They are 16-19 ATS on the season.
The Magic lost to the Chicago Bulls 121-114 Friday, failing to cover as a 5-point road favorite as the Over (233.5) hit. F Paolo Banchero scored a team-high 31 points on 13-for-23 shooting. Orlando has traded off winning and losing over its last 9 games, going just 2-7 ATS in those. It is 14-21 ATS on the season.
Pacers at Magic odds
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Moneyline (ML): Pacers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Magic -250 (bet $250 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +6.5 (-110) | Magic -6.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Pacers at Magic key injuries
Pacers
G Tyrese Haliburton (achilles) outG Bennedict Mathurin (thumb) outF Obi Toppin (foot) out
Magic
G Jalen Suggs (knee) outF Franz Wagner (high ankle) outC Mo Wagner (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pacers at Magic picks and predictionsPrediction
Magic 121, Pacers 111
PASS.
The Magic (-250) should come their trend and come out on top, especially at home. However, they are too expensive to consider, ultimately making the moneyline one to avoid.
BET MAGIC -6.5 (-110).
The Pacers just haven’t performed well on the road over the past few weeks. They’ve lost 4 of their last 5 away games by double figures, including one against the 8-28 New Orleans Pelicans. Indiana is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 road contests.
The Magic have been streaky, but they have performed much better at home, scoring at least 117 points in 2 of their last 3 games at the Kia Center and covering in those 2 contests. Banchero is finding some rhythm as well, averaging 30 points per game over his last 2 contests.
Considering those trends, take MAGIC -6.5 (-110).
BET OVER 227.5 (-110).
The Magic have scored at least 112 points in 2 of their last 3 games and are 5-5 O/U across their previous 10 contests. Having had one of the best defenses in the NBA last season, Orlando has relapsed and has allowed at least 120 points in 3 of its last 5 games.
Indiana has gone Over in 4 of its last 5 games and has been incredibly consistent offensively. It has scored between 112 and 122 in 5 straight games.
Expect ample scoring and back OVER 227.5 (-110).
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