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The Orlando Magic (18-29) host the Indiana Pacers (24-25) at Amway Center, starting at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. The Pacers are 5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 234 points.
How to bet Magic vs. Pacers
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Magic as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Magic have -199 odds to pick up the win, while the Pacers are listed at +165 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 234 points.
Magic vs. Pacers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSF
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Amway Center
Magic vs. Pacers Betting Trends
The Magic have played 47 games, with 26 wins against the spread. Orlando has been the favorite in eight games this season and has come away with the win three times (37.5%) in those contests. Magic games this year have gone over the total in 25 out of 49 opportunities (51%).
The Pacers are 27-21-1 against the spread this season. Indiana has won 43.6% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (17-22). The Pacers have hit the over 46.9% of the time this season (23 of 49 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Magic
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 40 | 20.7 | 6.5 | 3.8 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Franz Wagner | 46 | 20.4 | 4 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 28 | 15.3 | 8.7 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Markelle Fultz | 26 | 12.3 | 4.1 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Cole Anthony | 29 | 11.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1 |
Pacers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Hield | 49 | 17.6 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 3.8 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 49 | 17.5 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Myles Turner | 40 | 17.3 | 7.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Jalen Smith | 46 | 9.6 | 5.8 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Aaron Nesmith | 42 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
Magic vs. Pacers Injury Report
Pacers: Andrew Nembhard: Out (Illness), Tyrese Haliburton: Out (Elbow/Knee), Daniel Theis: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Orlando Magic
Orlando is putting up only 111 points per game (fourth-worst in NBA), but it has played better on defense, where it is giving up 114.3 points per game (17th-ranked). The Magic post 114.2 points per game in home games, compared to 107.6 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 6.6 points per contest. The Magic have been putting up 115.4 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly higher than the 111 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Orlando is making 10.9 threes per game (24th-ranked in league). It sports a 34.9% shooting percentage (21st-ranked) from beyond the arc. Of the shots attempted by the Magic in 2022-23, 63.4% of them have been two-pointers (72.9% of the team’s made baskets) and 36.6% have been from beyond the arc (27.1%).
What you need to know about the Indiana Pacers
Indiana puts up 115 points per game and give up 116.6, making them 12th in the NBA on offense and 23rd on defense. The Pacers are scoring more points at home (117.8 per game) than away (112.1). In their past 10 games, the Pacers are scoring 111.9 points per game, 3.1 fewer points than their season average (115).
Beyond the arc, Indiana is sixth in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (13.9). It is 13th in 3-point percentage at 36.1%. The Pacers take 57.2% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 42.8% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 66.1% of the Pacers’ baskets are 2-pointers, and 33.9% are 3-pointers.
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