Magic Vs Pacers

The Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers will meet on Wednesday for an exciting Eastern Conference clash. The Magic hold a balanced 6-6 record and are unbeaten at home with a perfect 5-0 standing, while the Pacers sit at 5-5, showing mixed results on the road at 2-4. Historically, Indiana has had the upper hand in this matchup, winning four of the last six encounters, including a recent 118-111 victory over Orlando on November 6.

The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET at the Kia Center, where the Pacers currently hold a slight edge, favored by 1 point according to the latest odds from SportsLine Consensus. The total points line stands at 223.5. Before making any picks, consider the analysis from SportsLine’s advanced computer model, which has made waves in the betting community with its accurate NBA predictions.

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Orlando is riding a three-game win streak and seems intent on defending its unbeaten home record. In their last game, the Magic delivered an impressive 114-89 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, their fourth win by a 19-point margin or greater this season.

Key to Orlando’s success has been Franz Wagner, who put up 32 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in his recent outing. Wagner has been consistently impactful this season, averaging 20.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. Orlando's dominance at home is further highlighted by their ongoing 12-game home win streak, dating back to last season.

The Pacers, though stronger at home, are coming off a confidence-boosting 132-121 win over the New York Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton was instrumental, notching a double-double with 35 points and 14 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin provided a strong performance with 38 points, including seven three-pointers—setting a new career high.

Indiana has historically performed well against Orlando, winning 12 of their last 18 meetings. This success could bolster their confidence as they aim to snap Orlando's home streak.