Magic vs. Pacers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 10, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 9, 2024

The Orlando Magic (37-27) host the Indiana Pacers (35-29) on March 10, 2024 at Amway Center. The Magic are favored, by 1.5 points, in a contest pitting one of the league’s best defensive squads (the Magic) versus one of the most efficient offensive teams (the Pacers). The matchup’s point total is set at 224.

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Magic vs. Pacers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Magic -1.5 224

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Injury Report as of March 10

Magic: Markelle Fultz: Questionable (Knee), Jalen Suggs: Questionable (Thigh)

Pacers: Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Shoulder), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf), Doug McDermott: Out (Calf)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Magic (-1.5)
Total Pick Over (224)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Magic vs. Pacers Stat Rankings

Magic Avg. (Rank) Pacers Avg. (Rank)
110.9 (26th) Points Scored 123.3 (1st)
109.4 (3rd) Points Allowed 121.8 (29th)
42.8 (21st) Rebounds 41 (29th)
10.8 (13th) Off. Rebounds 10.1 (19th)
10.9 (30th) 3pt Made 13.5 (8th)
24.5 (28th) Assists 30.8 (1st)
14 (24th) Turnovers 12.8 (16th)

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Magic Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Paolo Banchero 62 22.9 6.9 5.2 1 0.6 1.5
Franz Wagner 56 20.3 5.5 3.9 1 0.4 1.5
Jalen Suggs 58 12.2 3.3 2.6 1.4 0.6 2.1
Cole Anthony 63 11.7 4 3.1 0.8 0.5 1
Wendell Carter Jr. 37 11.5 6.7 1.6 0.5 0.5 1.2

Pacers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 39 22.2 6.3 4.8 0.8 0.3 1.2
Tyrese Haliburton 51 20.8 3.8 11.4 1.1 0.6 2.9
Pascal Siakam 23 20.6 7 4.3 0.7 0.3 1.2
Myles Turner 60 17.2 7.1 1.3 0.6 1.7 1.4
Aaron Nesmith 55 12.2 3.8 1.5 1 0.7 2

Betting Trends

  • The Magic’s record against the spread is 42-22-0.
  • Against the spread as 1.5-point favorites or more, Orlando is 19-5.
  • This season, 29 of the Magic’s 64 games have hit the over.
  • A total of 27 times so far this season, Orlando and its opponent have combined to score more than 224 points.
  • Magic games this season have posted an average total of 220.2, which is 3.8 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • The Pacers have 33 wins in 64 games against the spread this season.
  • Indiana has an ATS record of 18-12-2 as a 1.5-point underdog or greater.
  • Out of 64 Pacers games so far this season, 33 have gone over the total.
  • Indiana’s games have gone over 224 points on 55 occasions this season.
  • This season, Pacers games have resulted in an average scoring total of 245.1, which is 21.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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