We’ve got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday’s NBA schedule as the Indiana Pacers will host the Orlando Magic. Indiana is 3-4 overall and 1-1 at home, while Orlando is 3-5 overall and 1-5 on the road. The Magic defeated the Pacers 119-115 last week, and have won three of the last four versus Indiana. Orlando is just 2-6 against the spread (ATS) this season, while Indiana is 4-3 ATS.

Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Indiana is favored by 5.5 points in the latest Pacers vs. Magic odds, per SportsLine consensus. The over/under for total points is 226.5. Before making any Magic vs. Pacers picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past six-plus seasons. The model enters Week 3 of the 2024-25 NBA season on a sizzling 101-64 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen huge returns. 

The model has set its sights on Orlando vs. Indiana and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for Magic vs. Pacers: 

• Pacers vs. Magic spread: Pacers -5.5
• Pacers vs. Magic over/under: 226.5 points
• Pacers vs. Magic money line: Pacers -218, Magic +181
• ORL: The Magic are an NBA-best 57-40 ATS since the start of last season
• IND: The Pacers have hit the Over in each of their last five games
• Pacers vs. Magic picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why the Magic can cover

Most young teams tend to struggle on the defensive end but not Orlando, which is elite at that end of the court. It ranks third in defensive rating, with top-seven marks in steals, blocks and scoring defense. Jalen Suggs, who was an All-Defensive selection last season, ranks sixth in the NBA with 1.9 steals per game and has at least one blocked shot in six straight games. That defense was on display in Orlando’s Oct. 28 victory over Indiana as the Magic kept the Pacers to 115 points, which is eight fewer than what they led the NBA with a season ago.

Meanwhile, Indiana has defensive deficiencies as it ranks in the bottom-four in both points allowed and defensive rating. Injuries to big men have really wrecked the team, which seems to be getting worse in defending as after allowing 117.3 points over its first four games, Indiana has given up 128 points over its last three. Centers Isaiah Jackson (Achilles) and James Wiseman (Achilles) are both out for the year, leaving just one player over 6-foot-9 on Indiana’s roster. Additionally, starter Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is out for Wednesday, while another starter in Andrew Nembhard (knee) is questionable. See which team to pick here.

Why the Pacers can cover

Speaking of injuries, Orlando has a huge one in Paolo Banchero (oblique) who had 50 points in Orlando’s early-season victory over Indiana. Taking him out of the lineup has greatly affected Orlando, which is 0-3 since he was sidelined. Starting center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) is also out for Orlando, which has lost its last five games versus the spread.

The Pacers are one of the most efficient teams in the NBA, ranking second in field goal percentage, fourth in assists and fifth in points. Five different players are averaging in double-figures, including four putting up at least 15.6 points per game. Despite losing to Orlando on Oct. 28, the Pacers still managed to cover, and they have covered in three of their last four games. See which team to pick here.

How to make Magic vs. Pacers picks

The model has simulated Pacers vs. Magic 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 216 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Magic vs. Pacers, and which side of the spread hits in nearly 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Pacers vs. Magic spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 101-64 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.