Orlando Magic vs Indiana Pacers Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 31 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Orlando Magic will be on the road to face the Indiana Pacers in another round of NBA games. It is one of nine games scheduled for Wednesday.

The Magic (18-15), who are seventh in the Eastern Conference, have won two of their last five games. Their last game was a 107-106 defeat away to the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Magic guard Anthony Black recorded 27 points, alongside three rebounds and three assists. Paolo Banchero added 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.

The Pacers (6-27) are 15th in the East. Their last game was on Monday, losing 126-119 on the road against the Houston Rockets. Pascal Siakam added 23 points, four rebounds and four assists. Bennedict Mathurin finished with 14 points, three rebounds and four assists.

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Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers game details

The Orlando-Pacers game is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The game can be watched on TV via FDSIN and FDSFL. Streaming is via Fubo.

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Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers betting lines

Moneyline: Magic (-165) vs. Pacers (+140)

Spread: Magic (-3.5) vs. Pacers (+3.5)

Total: (O/U): Magic (o225.5) -110 vs. Pacers (u225.5) -110

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Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers preview

The Pacers have a better head-to-head record against the Magic. They have met 130 times in the regular season, and Indiana leads with a 73-57 record.

Their last matchup was on April 11, with the Magic winning 129-115 on the road. Anthony Black recorded 21 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Pacers forward Mathurin finished with 20 points and eight rebounds.

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Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers predicted starting lineups

Magic

PG - Tyus Jones | SG - Anthony Black | SF- Tristan da Silva | PF - Paolo Banchero | C - Wendell Carter Jr.

Pacers

PG: Andrew Nembhard | SG: Bennedict Mathurin | SF: Aaron Nesmith | PF: Pascal Siakam | C: Jay Huff

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers betting tips

Paolo Banchero has an over/under of 23.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 23.8 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

Meanwhile, Pascal Siakam has an over/under of 23.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 21.4 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.

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Game prediction

The Magic are favored to win against the Pacers. Orlando has a 62.3% chance of victory compared to the Pacers’ 41.7%.

Edited by Ubong Richard