Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - November 19 | 2022-23 NBA Season
Orlando Magic take on Indiana Pacers on Saturday, November 19th, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in NBA Regular Season action. Magic are currently 5-11, sitting in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings after their surprise 108-107 win over the Bulls in their last game. Pacers, on the other hand, are flying high this season. They have been the biggest surprise package this term, currently sitting in fifth place in the East with an 8-6 record. They are finally returning home after two successive games on the road, both of which they won.
This is the first of four successive home games for the Pacers, two of which are against Orlando. They have been magnificent this season. Initially, no one gave this roster a chance, but game-by-game they are restoring the faith of their supporters. Their most impressive facet this season has been their offense. They have one of the very best offenses in the entire NBA this season, ranking in the top five for most 3PM (14.8 pg), 3PA (39.9 pg), and points per game (116.6). One of their standout performers this season has been Tyrese Haliburton, who leads the side with a 20.5-10.2 double-double average.
Magic are in for a tough couple of matches. They have struggled to keep teams at bay who have regularly scored from the deep, net-ranking at rock-bottom for 3P allowed. They are also forcing the third-fewest turnovers per game, which means that if you keep the ball moving, more often than not, a scoring chance will be created against this lackluster Magic defense.
Where the offense is concerned, Orlando have been efficient from the field, but are not attempting even close to as many shots as they should be. The absence of Cole Anthony and Paolo Banchero has crippled the Magic offense.
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Match Details
Fixture: Orlando Magic @ Indiana Pacers
Date & Time: Saturday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Injury Report
Both teams could have major absentees in this contest. Although Tyrese Haliburton is on the "highly likely to play" list, there's still a possibility he could miss out. Magic are of course without their two star prodigies, Anthony and Banchero, while rebounds leader Carter Jr. has also been deemed questionable.
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Odds & Spreads
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Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Starting 5s
Orlando Magic: PG: Jalen Suggs SG: Franz Wagner SF: Chuma Okeke PF: Bol Bol C: Wendell Carter Jr. (GTD)
Indiana Pacers: PG: Tyrese Haliburton (GTD) SG: Andrew Nembhard SF: Buddy Hield PF: Jalen Smith C: Myles Turner
Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers Betting Prediction
This should be a very comfortable victory for the Pacers. They are in red-hot form, having won five of their last six games. They face an injury-riddled Magic side who pulled off a miracle against the Bulls which is extremely unlikely to occur again. Without their key players on the court, they look very beatable.
Pacers: -6.5 (-110)
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