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The Indiana Pacers (35-29) take on the Orlando Magic (37-27) Sunday with tip-off from Kia Center set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pacers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Magic lead 2-0
The Pacers come into this game having dropped 3 of 4 after a 113-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday. G Tyrese Haliburton had 23 points and 13 assists in his most productive game since Feb. 22. The Pacers sit in 8th place and are just 1/2 game out of 6th place, which would negate them having to participate in the play-in tournament.
The Magic are in 5th place — 2 full games ahead of Indiana. Orlando had a 5-game winning streak snapped with a 98-74 debacle at the New York Knicks Friday. They return home from that 3-game road trip, where they are 21-8 on the season. F Paolo Banchero has taken his game to another level averaging 25.6 PPG, 7.4 RPG and 5.2 assists over his last 5 games.
Pacers at Magic odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Magic -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +1.5 (-105) | Magic -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Pacers at Magic key injuries
Pacers
- G Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) out
Magic
- G Markelle Fultz (knee) questionable
- G Jalen Suggs (thigh) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Magic and predictions
Prediction
Magic 117, Pacers 111
Moneyline
The Magic won both meetings in Indiana by scores of 117-110 and 128-116. The Magic are great at home and 8-2 over their last 10. Indiana just hasn’t been a consistent run-and-gun team like they have been all season. They are averaging 119.1 PPG over their last 10, but when they reach 120, they are 5-1. When they do not, they’re 0-4. The Magic quietly possesses the 3rd-best defense in the league, allowing just 109.4 PPG.
Take the MAGIC -135 or look to the cheaper option on the spread.
Against the spread
The Magic have won each game against Indiana, on the road, by at least 7 points. The spread dropped down from 2.5 to 1.5 Sunday morning, and I’m all about the MAGIC -1.5 (-115) and would consider the ALTERNATE MAGIC -3.5 (+115).
Over/Under
This total jumped up a point Sunday morning, but I felt it was a little mispriced anyway. Both teams are 3-7 O/U over the last 10, but both matchups in Indiana cleared this number. Even through its struggles, Indiana is still averaging 119 of the 225 needed to clear this number over its last 10.
Take the OVER 224.5 (-105).
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