The Indiana Pacers (1-2) visit the Orlando Magic (2-1) on Monday. Tip from Kia Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Magic won 2 of 3 last season
The Pacers have lost back-to-back games after falling 118-114 in overtime against the Phidaelphia 76ers on Sunday as 8-point home favorites. G Tyrese Haliburton scored a team-high 22 points while 7 Indiana players scored in double figures. The team shot 46.4% from the field.
Orlando’s 2-game winning streak was snapped with a 124-111 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday while failing to cover as a 1-point road favorite. F Franz Wagner led all scorers with 23 points and G Jalen Suggs added 21. The Magic shot 42.5% from the field.
Pacers at Magic odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Pacers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Magic -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +6.5 (-105) | Magic -6.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Pacers at Magic key injuries
Pacers
- Not yet submitted
Magic
- F Jonathan Isaac (hip) questionable
- F Tristan da Silva (illness) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Pacers at Magic picks and predictions
Prediction
Magic 119, Pacers 111
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Magic (-220) to win at home on Monday.
Against the spread
BET MAGIC -6.5 (-115).
Both of Orlando’s wins have come by 15 or more points with its defense leading the way and allowing 101 or fewer points in 2 of its 3 Games. The Pacers have allowed 118 or more points in back-to-back Games and scored just 98 points in their last road Game. Playing on the second half of a back-to-back, with the first half resulting in an overtime loss, the Pacers will struggle to stick around in Orlando.
Over/Under
BET OVER 224.5 (-110).
The Pacers have scored 114 or more points in 2 of their 3 games while allowing 109 or more points in all 3 of their games this season. The Magic have hit the Over in all 3 of their games while scoring 111 or more points in each.
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