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2023 NBA Handicapping Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers
(16-11) Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers (14-14)
Date: Saturday, December 23rd
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana
Moneyline NBA Odds: Magic +100| Pacers -120 (Bet Now!)
NBA ATS Betting Odds: Pacers -1.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total (O/U): 247
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All teams will be idle on Christmas Eve so it’s a busy night in the NBA with a 13-game slate and 26 teams in action.
Two of the league’s Cinderella stories of the quarter season are among those playing as the Orlando Magic face the Indiana Pacers. Orlando won the initial contest between the squads 128-116.
Both teams last played on Thursday with the Magic losing 114-118 to the Bucks while the Pacers lost 103-116 to the reinvigorated Ja Morant Grizzlies.
Season Series
Indy holds the all-time record having won 71 of the 124 meetings between the clubs. The Eastern Conference foes played four times last season with the Pacers taking three of the four matches.
In the first meeting between the clubs this season Boston drubbed Indy 155-104.
Orlando Magic
Since their nine-game winning streak in November, the Magic have struggled losing six of their last eight contests. In their most recent loss, Orlando saw firsthand how one of the East’s elite clubs takes care of business.
Five Magic players scored in double-figures led by Franz Wagner who registered 29 points, six rebounds, and six assists while Paolo Banchero offered 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
Magic Stats
The Magic ranks 19th offensively (113.0) but the once top rated defense has slipped to sixth (110.3) while they are tied for 10th in net differential of a plus +2.7 to this point in the season.
Orlando is arguably the best against the spread bet possessing an 18-9 record through 27 games this season.
Magic Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Markelle Fultz, PG (downgraded to OUT— knee)
- Joe Ingles, SG (questionable — ankle)
- Jalen Suggs, PG (questionable—wrist)
- Kevon Harris, SG (questionable— disiplinary)
Indiana Pacers
Much like the Lakers the Pacers have struggled since playing in the final of the NBA Cup. Indy has just two wins in the seven matches they’ve played since Vegas and are no longer surprising the competition.
In the most recent loss, the young Magic faced a reinvigorated Memphis crew who welcomed Ja Morant back and have won both matches since his return. Five Pacers scored in double figures with Obi Toppin (22 points) leading the way while Tyrese Haliburton served up a double-double of 17 points and 14 assists.
Pacers Stats
Despite their struggles, Indiana remains the top-ranked offense (122.1) however, their defense has slipped to 28th (121.1) while their net differential of plus + 1.1 has slid to 13th overall.
The Pacers began the season strong but have regressed slightly in their performance against the spread now with a .500 record of 14-14 through 28 matches.
Pacers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Tyrese Haliburton, PG (questionable for Monday—ankle)
- Jalen Smith, PF (OUT indefinitely — heel)
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Magic vs. Pacers NBA Betting Trends:
- All in all, the Magic are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.
- Also, the Magic are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- By comparison, Indiana is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
- Additionally, the total has gone OVER in 10 of Indiana’s last 12 games at home.
Free Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Prediction:
Both clubs started the season strong but aren’t taking anyone by surprise any longer so this match will serve as a bit of a litmus test to measure where they stand against each other.
Orlando has the defensive acumen while the Pacers will try to push pace and score early in the shot clock. Both clubs are eager to turn the tide and build momentum heading into the holiday. If Haliburton can’t go it’ll impact the over-under and the Pacers chances but I’ll roll the dice that he plays.
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NBA Tweet Of The Day
New — I talked with Tyrese Haliburton about the blitzes and increased attention he has seen from defenses in recent weeks. "I've never been blitzed like this. It's new for me." https://t.co/8gvR4Iyrne
— Tony East (@TonyREast) December 22, 2023
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