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The Orlando Magic (3-5) take on the Indiana Pacers (3-4) Wednesday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Magic vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Orlando leads 1-0
Orlando was dominated 102-86 Monday by the Oklahoma City Thunder, failing to cover as a 12.5-point road underdog with the Under 217.5) hitting. It was the Magic’s fourth consecutive loss and their third straight game without leading scorer F Paolo Banchero, who is out several weeks with a torn right oblique. F Franz Wagner has stepped up and finished as the team’s leading scorer in each of their last 2 games.
Indiana beat the Dallas Mavericks 134-127 Monday, covering as a 4.5-point road underdog. C Myles Turner dropped 30 points and 11 boards — both team-highs — while G Tyrese Haliburton added 25 points and F Pascal Siakam finished with 23. The Pacers have alternated wins and losses over their last 4 games.
Magic at Pacers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:42 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Magic +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Pacers -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Magic +6.5 (-110) | Pacers -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Magic at Pacers key injuries
Magic
- F Paolo Banchero (oblique) out
- C Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) out
Pacers
- F Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) out
- G Andrew Nembhard (knee) questionable
- F Aaron Nesmith (ankle) out
- C James Wiseman (Achilles) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Magic at Pacers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pacers 119, Magic 108
Moneyline
AVOID.
The Pacers (-275) are the better team, while the Magic (+220) have injury issues, including one to their leading scorer.
Indiana will win, but the -275 price is not worth the risk. PASS and bet the spread and/or O/U instead.
Against the spread
BET PACERS -6.5 (-110).
Indiana has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 games. The Magic have dropped 6 straight ATS, while going 1-5 straight up.
This game is the perfect opportunity for the Pacers to continue building some momentum and getting their confidence back after a disappointing 1-4 start to the season.
Expect the Pacers to beat the injured Magic by a solid margin here.
Orlando is still a good team, and Indiana is struggling defensively — giving up the fourth most points in the league (121.9 per game), so understand that there is some risk with this bet.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 225.5 (-115).
Indiana’s offense is very good, averaging 118.4 points per game to rank 5th in the NBA. They Pacers have played 5 Overs in a row. As mentioned above, their defense gives up too many points.
With Banchero out, Orlando’s defense gets a bit worse, so look for Indiana’s offense to carry the Over here.
This is a lean because Orlando is a very good defensive team and because the Magic will be missing Banchero’s 29.0 points per game.
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