The Indiana Pacers (1-2) travel to face off against the Orlando Magic (2-1) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at Kia Center in Orlando and televised on FDSF. Both the Pacers and Magic will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Pacers vs Magic

The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pacers fell to 1-2 on the season after a 118-114 loss to the 76ers on Sunday. Indiana was favored by 8.5 points at home but couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 232, just over the line of 228.5.

Indiana took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the 76ers 35-24, but they couldn’t maintain the momentum. After falling behind 79-78 going into the 4th, the Pacers edged the 76ers 27-26 in the final quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Magic dropped to 2-1 on the season after a 124-111 road loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Orlando entered the game as +1 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 235 exceeded the pre-game line of 221.5 by 13.5 points.

Memphis took control early, going on a 15-0 run to extend their lead from 59-43 to 74-43. Orlando responded by winning the 3rd quarter 35-21 and closed the gap to 90-78 heading into the 4th, but Memphis edged them out 34-33 in the final period.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 22 points, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% in their 118-114 loss to the 76ers. Pascal Siakam added 17 points and 6 assists, shooting 63.6% from the field and 50% from deep, while Obi Toppin contributed 15 points.

As a team, the Pacers connected on 13 threes, shooting 40.6% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 46.4%. Haliburton scored 6 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, adding 3 more in overtime, while Myles Turner also chipped in 3 points in the extra period.

Magic Offense Breakdown

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 22 points and 4 made threes in their 118-114 loss to the 76ers, shooting 44.4% from the field and from beyond the arc. As a team, the Pacers hit 13 threes, connecting at a rate of 40.6%, though their overall field goal percentage was 46.4%.

Pascal Siakam contributed 17 points, shooting 63.6% from the field and adding 6 assists. Obi Toppin chipped in 15 points, with 5 coming in the opening quarter.

Pacers Team Defense

Defensively, the Pacers put together a solid effort, holding the 76ers to 118 points on 42% shooting. Indiana allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 24 points. They continued to play well in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing 27 and 26 points, respectively.

Indiana did a great job defending the three-point line, as the 76ers shot just 26% from deep, making 11 threes. The Pacers also recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks. However, they sent Philadelphia to the free-throw line 31 times, where the 76ers converted 23 attempts.

Magic Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Pacers couldn’t hold off the 76ers, allowing 118 points in a close loss. Indiana gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 24. They continued to play solid defense in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 27 and 26 points, respectively.

Indiana held Philadelphia to 42% shooting from the field and just 26% from beyond the arc, where the 76ers made 11 threes. The Pacers sent the 76ers to the line 31 times, where they converted 23 free throws. Defensively, Indiana recorded 8 steals and 4 blocks.

Pacers vs Magic Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Pacers offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 119. Indiana posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 5-5 ATS.
• Across the Magic last five home games, the team averaged 102 points per game while allowing 105. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Pacers have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
• The Magic have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 5-0 against the spread.

Pacers vs Magic Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +6.5, we have the Pacers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 224.5 and given that our model is projecting 258 points between the teams, we like the over.

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