Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Indiana Pacers (7-4) welcome the Orlando Magic (7-5) to Gainbridge Fieldhouse Sunday. Tip is set for 5 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Magic vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Indiana won 3-1 last season

The Pacers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 132-126 Tuesday, covering as 6.5-point road underdogs. Indiana has been an underdog in 3 straight games and is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in those. It is 4-1 ATS over its last 5 and 7-4 ATS on the season. The Pacers are led by G Tyrese Haliburton, who is averaging 24.7 points and 12.5 assists per game this season.

Orlando beat the Chicago Bulls on the road in back-to-back games Wednesday and Friday. Its most recent win was 103-97 as a 3.5-point underdog. The Magic are 9-3 ATS overall and 5-2 ATS on the road. Orlando is 4-1 ATS over its last 5 and is led by F Franz Wagner, who is averaging 18.5 points per game.

Magic at Pacers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Magic +162 (bet $100 to win $162) | Pacers -194 (bet $194 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Magic +5 (-110) | Pacers -5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Magic at Pacers key injuries

Magic

C Wendell Carter Jr. (hand) out
G Markelle Fultz (knee) out
G Jalen Suggs (knee) probable

Pacers

G Andrew Nembhard (back) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Magic at Pacers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pacers 120, Magic 111

Moneyline

PASS.

Indiana (-194) has won 3 straight at home, and it is a rightful favorite here. This is Orlando's 4th straight road game. Expect the Pacers to use the fresher legs to their advantage, but avoid the moneyline entirely.

Against the spread

BET PACERS -5 (-110).

The Pacers will return home and are the far fresher side. They have played 2 games since Nov. 9, while Orlando has played 4 — 3 of which were on the road. The Magic went 3-1 in that span but have taken on the Bulls twice and the Brooklyn Nets.

Indiana has covered its last 3 home games. In its last 2 at home as a favorite, Indiana won by an average margin of 28.5 points.

The Pacers have dominated at home and should be the more energized team.

Take PACERS -5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 233.5 (-110).

While it may shock most, the Magic actually sit 2nd in the NBA in defensive rating. They have thrived on that end of the court and have allowed under 100 points in 3 of their last 4 games. Orlando is 4-8 O/U, which counters the Pacers 10-1 O/U.

The Magic also sit 21st in pace, so expect them to slow the tempo here. Given the Orlando trends and this lofty total due to the Pacers' pace of play, back UNDER 233.5 (-110).

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