Pacers vs. Magic, 2/25/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Pacers vs. Magic Prediction & Odds

The struggling Pacers will be in Orlando on Saturday night to take on the Magic at 7:00 p.m. ET. Will the Magic cover as 3.5-point home favorites or is there a smarter bet on the board?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

539 Indiana Pacers (+3.5) at 540 Orlando Magic (-3.5); o/u 231.5

7:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 25, 2023

Amway Center, Orlando, FL

Pacers vs. Magic Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing the Magic when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Indiana Pacers DFS Spin

Tyrese Haliburton recorded a line of 22 points (7-of-14 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), one rebound, 14 assists, three steals, two blocks, and three 3-pointers in Thursday's 142-138 loss to the Celtics. Indiana received quality production from their top three games, with Haliburton, Buddy Hield (18/5/2/1 with four 3-pointers), and Bennedict Mathurin (19/7/4/2 with two 3-pointers) each shooting 7-of-14 from the field. Haliburton is up to 27 double-doubles on the season, two more than he had for the entire 2021-22 campaign. He's one player many fantasy managers pegged for a breakout season at draft time, and Haliburton has delivered. He's providing top-10 value in 9-cat formats, with Hield ranked just inside the top 50.

Orlando Magic DFS Spin

Franz Wagner played 31 minutes in Thursday's 108-106 win over the Pistons, scoring 21 points (7-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs) with five rebounds, one assist, and two 3-pointers. Wagner led seven Magic players in double figures Thursday night, but it has been a bit of a struggle for him over the last month fantasy-wise. The second-year forward is providing 20th-round value during that stretch, which has dropped him just outside the top 100 in season-long value. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned, but hopefully, this performance serves as a catalyst for Wagner. As well as he played, the hero on Thursday was actually Wendell Carter Jr. His tip-in of a Paolo Banchero miss as time expired gave Orlando the win, capping a night in which he tallied 12 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocked shots.

Pacers vs. Magic NBA Betting Trends

Over is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings

Under is 4-0 in Magic last 4 home games

Under is 4-1 in Pacers last 5 games playing on 1 days rest

Under is 7-1 in Magic last 8 games following a ATS loss

Pacers vs. Magic NBA Prediction:

The Pacers are 11-4 against the spread in their last 15 games in Orlando, but are just 1-8 against the number in their last nine road games. They’re also 1-8 against the spread in their last nine games playing on one day of rest and are winless against the number in their last seven games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. The Magic, meanwhile, have covered in eight of their last nine games coming off an ATS loss.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: ORLANDO MAGIC -3.5