The Orlando Magic (3-5) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (3-4) on Wednesday, November 6th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on FDSI. The Pacers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Magic are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Magic. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Magic vs Pacers
The Magic Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Magic fell to 3-5 on the season after a 102-86 road loss to the Thunder on Monday. Orlando entered the game as +12.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 188 points was well below the over/under line of 217.5.
Orlando got off to a rough start, trailing 39-26 after the 1st quarter. A 13-0 run by the Thunder pushed the score to 47-26. The Magic struggled offensively, scoring just 17 points in the 2nd quarter and 15 in the 3rd. They outscored the Thunder 28-18 in the 4th, but it was too late to mount a comeback.
The Pacers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Indiana improved to 3-4 on the season with a 134-127 win over the Mavericks on Monday. The Pacers, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 261 points exceeded the O/U line of 236 by 25 points.
The Pacers went on a 10-0 run early, turning an 8-2 deficit into a 12-8 lead. After leading 36-29 after the 1st quarter, Indiana fell behind in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. However, they entered the 4th quarter up 96-95 and outscored Dallas 38-32 in the final period to secure the win.
Magic Offense Breakdown
In Monday’s loss to the Thunder, the Magic managed just 86 points, shooting 35.4% from the field and hitting only 5 threes at a 14.7% clip. Franz Wagner led the way with 22 points and 4 rebounds, shooting 47.1%, while Jalen Suggs added 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists, hitting 46.2% of his shots.
Goga Bitadze contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds, making 62.5% of his attempts. Suggs scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Wagner added 6 in the final period.
Pacers Offense Breakdown
The Pacers shot 56.8% from the field in their 134-127 win over the Mavericks, with Myles Turner leading the way, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% and finishing with 30 points and 11 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton added 25 points and 12 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field, while Pascal Siakam contributed 23 points, also shooting 62.5%.
Turner scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Haliburton added 10. Bennedict Mathurin was key in the 4th, scoring 11 of his 16 points in the final period.
Magic Team Defense
Despite a rough start defensively, giving up 39 points in the 1st quarter, the Magic tightened up, allowing just 19 points in the 2nd and 18 in the 4th. Overall, they held the Thunder to 102 points on 45% shooting.
Orlando limited Oklahoma City’s three-point shooting, giving up 12 threes on 38% shooting. The Magic also sent the Thunder to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Magic recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.
Pacers Team Defense
Despite a rough 1st quarter where they allowed 39 points, the Magic tightened up defensively, giving up just 19 points in the 2nd and 18 in the 4th. Overall, they held the Thunder to 102 points on 45% shooting.
Orlando limited Oklahoma City to 12 made threes on 38% shooting from deep. The Magic also sent the Thunder to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. Defensively, the Magic collected 12 steals and recorded 5 blocks.
Magic vs Pacers Trends
- Across their five previous road games, Orlando has an ATS mark of 0-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 98 points per game.
- Indiana has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 122 points per game while allowing 123. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Magic have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Magic vs Pacers Prediction
We’re putting our money on the Pacers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 129-87. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers at -6.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 226 and given that our model is projecting 216 points between the teams, we like the under.
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Last updated:November 6, 2024 Magic, Pacers